In this episode:Jordan interviews Marc Mencher, a seasoned game industry recruiter and CEO of GameRecruiter. Marc’s career began as a software engineer on games like Falcon 1 and Vet. He later transitioned into recruiting, helping to staff companies such as 3DO and MicroProse, before founding GameRecruiter. He’s also the author of Get in the Game!, a guide to launching a career in the game industry. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Marc shares invaluable insights on how to break into the game industry, manage your career long-term, and navigate job hunting effectively, and more.Topics covered:Marc’s journey from game developer to industry recruiterKey strategies for managing your game industry career over the long termHow to network effectively and unlock the unadvertised job marketUnderstanding the differences between retained vs. contingency recruitersThe importance of customizing resumes for different rolesCleaning up your "internet life" to improve your chances in job applicationsHow to prepare for interviews and behavioral interview techniquesIdentifying good company culture and avoiding common hiring pitfallsTips for researching companies before accepting job offersThe current hiring landscape for AAA game developers and beyondFor more game industry tips:Learn more about Jordan & Bright BlackListen on iTunes | Spotify (Support the show and leave a review)Visit www.playmakerspodcast.com for the full blog post and more!Timestamps:[02:44] Marc’s entry into the game industry: from software engineer to game recruiter[07:00] Working at MicroProse and staffing for The 3DO Company[10:11] Understanding how recruiters work: Retained vs. Contingency recruiters[13:35] Career management strategies: planning five to ten years ahead[16:06] The importance of networking and the unadvertised job market[19:50] Cleaning up your online presence and using LinkedIn effectively[23:30] Evaluating company cultures and making career decisions[27:00] Behavioral interviews and how to ace them[30:40] How to manage job searches and why recruiters are not a magic bullet[34:00] Marc’s advice for long-term career success and building relationships in the game industryResources & media mentioned in this episode:Learn more and Connect with Marc Mencher:LinkedIn

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