In association with RECRUITMENT Recruiter
head of recruitment at Third Kind Games tells us about what
We’re one of the largest independent studios in the UK, but one that has stayed true to our values since our beginning. Supporting our team at TKG is one of our top priorities, with a really aim to empower our team in all areas of their working lives, including an active focus lifestyle of our team. We also may be biased but… we’re pretty sure we have the best collection of game dev pets ever.
We’re currently looking for ten people.
We have a totally hybrid approach to work, and if you want to be in the studio we are in a fantastic inspiring location. We want to support our people in their career development and have personal training days to support that combined with career planning. Our additional healthcare and a pension. We are a pet friendly studio, meaning that you can have your furry or furless friend accompany you to the studio and share the love and cuddles, whilst also being able to be in the studio if you wish.
A lot of candidates are trying too hard with
their CV’s to make them stand out, so we do see some unique layouts and visuals which actually make a CV a lot harder to read. Hiring managers just don’t have the time. Keep it simple and compact, but don’t sell yourself short. Don’t forget your CV is your prompt for preparing for that interview, so put all your successes and tangible achievements in there. For graduates, put all of your work experience in there. Quite often grads omit that but it is important to demonstrate that you have worked, can contribute and be part of a team!
Be yourself! Also, if you have not had an interview for some time, use your personal mobile to video yourself answering some of the obvious questions you will get at an interview. Just see how you come across. It’s very tough but you’ll realise you can answer a question in more detail. Answer the same question two or three times, and you’ll make an immediate impact on your answers. Oh, and interviews have your own questions prepared!
Our strongest candidates listen and answer the question in a precise but relevant manner. They also have the ability to translate technical jargon into good straightforward language that anyone can understand.
This is an interesting area, as there are lots of
risks associated. Although the process may seem straightforward from a Visa perspective and the legalities, people forget that there is a huge turmoil in relocating from one country to another, so we make sure the candidate has lots of support and takes steps to make sure they fully understand the culture and role. It’s a costly process if this fails.
All new team members go through a personal All new team members are introduced to their many team members as possible to break the ice and get settled in. They also get an awesome welcome package of merch, too!
foremost, we have built our culture around and ways of working aim to put people at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that it’s important for everyone to feel like they are progressing in their careers, and we aim to develop our talent and support them to progress both vertically and laterally. We also work incredibly hard to advise and educate the next generation of game devs. In more than 20 schools, colleges and universities to help local students understand the variety of roles within game development and the skills required to enter the industry.
If you’d like to feature your recruitment team on this page then contact Alex Boucher –
alex.boucher@
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