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WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR CV
“Leave the fancy fonts and tables for your portfolio. A lot of companies store resumes in an applicant
tracking system, so the more straightforward your resume is, the better your chances.”
Tim Johnson, Recruiter, Epic Games
“Often a reviewer is thumbing through a pile of pretty stale, almost identical documents. Just changing the layout to
landscape might be enough to make your CV memorable.”
Trevor Williams, COO, Playground Games
“Show some personality. If you wrestle lobsters or are a short wave radio ham, put it in your CV. Being an
interesting person is worth almost as much your education.”
Will Luton, Creative Director, Mobile Pie
“Here’s something simple and basic: choose a logical order and check your spelling.” Hendrik Mainka,
Head of Human Resources, Goodgame Studios
“Always make sure your CV answers the question ‘What value/benefit do you bring to the company/role?’.” Andy Campbell, CEO, Specialmove
DEVELOP-ONLINE.NET
“Keep a CV to two pages or less. If you feel you need to include more then you are likely over-stretching for the
job you are applying for.” Michael Burnham,
Head of Production, Rebellion
“Shorter CV’s can often be more impressive to employers, especially when you have the confidence to
remove interesting information, and the self-awareness to understand how to tailor your personal presentation to the role that is on offer.”
Julian Widdows, VP of Development, Codemasters
“Make it clear, concise and relevant – and always remember that what will actually get you the interview
is the quality of your work.” Kim Blake,
Senior Events and Education Coordinator, Blitz
“If you want to do something a bit crazy with your CV to stand out from the crowd, this is fine, but
research who will be receiving it and the type of company you’ll send it to.” Richard Chipchase, Recruiter, Mind Candy
“Improve top placement in keyword-searchable databases; be sure to use the key words from your job
description and/or from the job offer.” Sophie Dosière,
Executive Assistant, Asobo
“Make sure you use LinkedIn as everything else is pretty much pure pony. Don’t overrate yourself, just say it
like it is and keep it lean.” Mills, Co-Founder, UsTwo
“Take time to personalise your application for the specific company – explain briefly why you really like
that company and how your experience is relevant. A personalised CV demands to be read – and will be taken much more seriously than a generic CV.”
Charles Cecil, Founder,
Revolution Software
“With its rapid expansion, Dublin brings in many new nationalities, and is very
proud to be recognised worldwide for its friendly Irish hospitality.” James Byrne,
Technical Recruiter, Havok
“Get back to the United Kingdom. It’s got some of the best creative small studios.
Everywhere else is bland.” Will Luton, Creative Director, Mobile Pie FEBRUARY 2012 | 19
“If you have creative skills, don’t be afraid to use them. At Jagex we love opening up CVs that are different.
The graphic designers amongst you can show us straight away why you stand out from the crowd.” Peter Lovell,
Talent Acquisition Specialist, Jagex
“Spend your money on a cool, but professional photo.” Wiebke Burrichter,
HR Marketing Manager, InnoGames
“Include website links to your portfolio, blog or Twitter page. In your covering letter, clearly state
why you are interested in working for the company.”
Torsten Reil, CEO, NaturalMotion
PLACES TO MOVE TO FOR A FRESH START
“Germany. In the centre of Europe, its economy is strong and it has sausage aplenty. But the
country only sets the scene for its star, capital city; Berlin.”
Gitta Blatt,
Head of Human Resources, Wooga
“Scotland. It’s got amazingly lovable cities, gorgeous countryside and delicious whisky,
what more could you ask for? Well, how about a vibrant entrepreneurial culture with loads of world-class digital output?” Yann Seznec,
Founder and CEO, Lucky Frame
“Sweden. With one of the highest standards of living in the world, strong economic,
education and healthcare systems and a large proportion of English speakers, it’s no wonder the country is fast becoming a top destination for games professionals.” Alex Wright-Manning,
Senior Development Consultant, Datascope
“If you are limited to English speaking countries, Canada, America and Australia
are options. And dust off your preconceptions of Scotland.” Andy Campbell, CEO, Specialmove
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