EP7: Breaking Into the Games Industry: Insights from Entry-Level Job Hunter Conor Ross

In this episode of the Game Industry Job Hunt podcast, we dive deep into the challenges and experiences of entry-level job seekers in the gaming industry. I had the pleasure of speaking with Conor Ross, an aspiring community manager, social media manager, and producer who is currently navigating the job market while finishing his degree at Virginia Tech.

Conor offers some great insights that will be useful for anyone looking to break into the games industry.

Links

The Conor Collection on YouTube
Conor on LinkedIn

Timestamps

00:00:00 - Introduction to Game Industry Job Hunt
00:00:32 - Guest Introduction: Connor Ross
00:01:40 - Connor's Background and Journey to Games
00:02:38 - Transitioning from Military to College
00:03:20 - Discovering Community Management
00:04:36 - Starting the YouTube Channel and Interviews
00:05:59 - The Importance of Taking Action
00:06:42 - Challenges in the Job Search
00:07:18 - Applying for Jobs and Networking
00:08:54 - Reaching Out to Recruiters
00:10:20 - Persistence in Job Hunting
00:11:26 - Value of Transferable Skills
00:12:45 - Using LinkedIn Effectively
00:14:30 - Creating Content and Building Community
00:15:49 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
00:20:00 - Building Confidence in Interviews
00:22:52 - The Role of Passion in Job Applications
00:25:38 - Impatience as a Motivator
00:27:15 - Lessons Learned from Job Hunting
00:29:35 - Final Thoughts and Advice
00:32:16 - Where to Find Connor's Work
00:33:10 - Closing Remarks

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