Apr 252013
 
Game Resume Tips: Line Up Your Experience

By Mary-Margaret Walker with Ellen Guon Beeman I joined LinkedIn years ago… one of the first 100,000 original members… because I saw the immediate value.  Late last year, I noticed for the first time that LinkedIn believes in the same job title approach that I do… they just do it vertically, as that reads better [More...]

Mar 162013
 
Know Your Worth

Everything that we talk about with candidates and clients is geared toward finding the road that helps them reach their goals and makes their dreams become real. Some people see the signs and trends of the present and future and other people have skills in different areas and need more clues about present and future [More...]

Feb 102013
 
It's Just Games?

I frequently talk about jobs, tools for getting jobs, strategies for staying employable and how to maneuver layoffs.  Now I want to talk about inspiration.  It’s important to battle our discouragement that creeps in at times and tells us we just make games.  During those times we should remember that we have the power to: [More...]

Jan 082013
 
2013 Digital Media Wire Games - April 18-19, 2013 - Los Angeles, CA

  Registration now open! Take advantage of low $499 rate for all access pass, passes starting as low as $199! 2013 New Format and Agenda Announced: 2 full days, 3 tracks, over 700 expected attendees! DMW Games, formerly known as LA Games Conference, is an expanded two-day DMW Conference and will feature 3 tracks with [More...]

Dec 012012
 
Attracting Top Executive Talent

What attracts top executive talent? Most companies think the number one thing is money, but that isn’t usually the case and it is definitely not what retains your most skilled, highly motivated execs. Financial compensation should be competitive with market norms. However good benefits, an engaging work environment, minimized or lack of crunch time, and [More...]

Aug 142012
 
Her Interactive: Take Nancy Drew Games Mobile!

Are you ready to play Nancy Drew games anytime, anywhere? With your help… you will! Dare to Play! Our client and dearest friends, Megan and Stuart at  Her Interactive, have launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise money that will be used to port their long-running Nancy Drew mystery games to mobile devices. They love making games for [More...]

Jul 282012
 
The Hidden First Impression

Before you meet your coworkers, accept a job or interview for a position, you submit your resume, CV or other similar information.  This is almost always the order of changing jobs.  Submitting your resume is the first hidden impression that is often overlooked.  People know their resume should look good and show them in the [More...]