Neil Millstone - Lead Programmer, Media Molecule

Overcoming Self Doubt & Job Hunting with Chris Tran Chief Coach, expert in navigating in a Nightmare Market.It's not easy out there right now, i've experienced layoffs myself and understand the self doubt it can build, the impostor syndrome, ghosting and the resilience you need to build. There is never a single magic answer to get a job, but the insight Chris gives is eye opening.I highly recommend following up with his YouTube channel for things not covered in this short episode.If you're struggling just know it's not your fault.But I hope this helps gives some pointers which could make the process a little easier along your journey.INSIDE THIS EPISODE: Talking with an expert in landing a 'dream job' in a nightmare marketBeing prepared to set yourself apart from the changing industryThe biggest 'thing' holding people back from landing a roleTalking about losing self confidence longer out of workFinding what makes you uniqueChris experience when he was laid offPlease rate & Subscribe it really helps! If you enjoyed the Podcast & would like to support me :)ko-fi.com/pixelwhatyoupreachCHRIS LINKSLinkedInYouTubeCreditsAudio Production: Boy In The CornerLogo: Storm the CastleAll opinions and views are the content creators own and not the views of their employer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

INSIDE THIS EPISODE: Chatting with a Lead Programmer from Media Molecule Working with Nintendo on Art AcademyFinding work as a programmer in this changing industryPacked with much more! Please rate & Subscribe it really helps! If you enjoyed the Podcast & would like to support me :)ko-fi.com/pixelwhatyoupreachNEIL LINKSLinkedInWhite Bat GamesPortfolioCreditsAudio Production: Boy In The CornerLogo: Storm the CastleAll opinions and views are the content creators own and not the views of their employer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

INSIDE THIS EPISODE: Chatting with Ukranian born Environment Artist finishing their final year studying in BelgiumA fresh boost of inspiration hearing Erika at the start of her games journeyShowcasing 'The Passage of Lotus' University projectErikas unique inspiration for wanting to work in gamesOur love for Split FictionHopes for the futureGame Dev DogsPacked with much more!Please rate & Subscribe it really helps! If you enjoyed the Podcast & would like to support me :)ko-fi.com/pixelwhatyoupreachERIKA LINKSArtstationPortfolioThe Passage Of The LotusCreditsAudio Production: Boy In The CornerLogo: Storm the CastleAll opinions and views are the content creators own and not the views of their employer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

INSIDE THIS EPISODE: Chatting with Pixel artist & Co-Founder of Robust Games, Adam RichesHow Adam turned his hobby into a career A two-week game jam that brought unexpected opportunitiesPitching an idea to Chucklefish through an email Brother duo birthing an idea into a fully published game 'Loco Motive'! Creating an Adventure Murder Mystery Balancing wearing multiple hats as an Indie Developer Advantages of making an Adventure game genre & shorter length games Tips for growing an audience for an Indie game Advice for anyone wanting to get into gamesPlease rate & Subscribe it really helps! If you enjoyed the Podcast & would like to support me :)ko-fi.com/pixelwhatyoupreachADAMS LINKS BlueSkyLoco Motive FollowOfficial WebsiteBlueSkyCreditsAudio Production: Boy In The CornerLogo: Storm the CastleAll opinions and views are the content creators own and not the views of their employer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

INSIDE THIS EPISODE: Chloe's Journey into the games industry & finding a different career path to the traditional rolesAbout Chloe's RoleThe importance of having mentor & championing you through your careerLife after a redundancy & discovering exciting new opportunitiesOther socials that are not themed around drinking culture Chloe shares a personal story about mental health & looking after ones self Sharing resources for supportTalking about mental health, well-being & exclusivityChloe's unexpected personal project that took off after her redundancy Killer advice for anyone applying for a job just starting out! Please rate & Subscribe it really helps! If you enjoyed the Podcast & would like to support me :)ko-fi.com/pixelwhatyoupreachCHLOE'S LINKS TwitterTikTokFollowOfficial WebsiteTwitterBluSkyCreditsAudio Production: Boy In The CornerLogo: Storm the CastleAll opinions and views are the content creators own and not the views of their employer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

INSIDE THIS EPISODE: Life after being laid offContinued redundancies in the industryTheories about how the Games Industry is going to change on the Dev side of developmentHow the Industry is impacting Juniors & Graduates How the instability of the industry is affecting women wanting to start familiesDealing First hand with burnout and the things I took to take the next stepsApproaching job hunting differently & trying to find a studio that aligned with my valuesCoping tips with the sea of layoffs & protecting your well-beingBring present for Interviews to make a good impression Enduring the Games Industry Silver lining of being laid offA nice little story to end the Podcast! If you enjoyed the Podcast & would like to support me :)ko-fi.com/pixelwhatyoupreachPlease rate & Subscribe it really helps! FollowOfficial WebsiteTwitterBluSkyCreditsAudio Production: Boy In The CornerLogo: Storm the CastleAll opinions and views are the content creators own and not the views of their employer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global layoffs are rife at the moment and it is not slowing down fast enough, regardless of your seniority it is harder than ever to land a job. How do you deal with ghosting and stay resilient until you land that full time role? In this episode we have Joshua Isaac Smith- Trauma Specialist & Executive coach.Let’s Level up together and learn some ‘real actionable’ steps to make you strong, resilient and intentional to land that next job.INSIDE THIS EPISODE: How do you deal with ghosting on job applications?Learning about the psychology behind ghosting, what it does to your brain & what to do about this with actionable actions.Setting healthy boundaries for applying for jobsRaising your levels of energy to boost your productivityRediscovering your passions Being energetically bankrupt and how to refill your tankHow to stay resilient in times of layoffsCreating a healthy schedule to stay focusedStaying Curious Homework to take away to help refocus The 1% rule to achieve your goalsJoshuas LinksComposure Bookwww.amdr.infoLinkedInIf you enjoyed the Podcast & would like to support me :)ko-fi.com/pixelwhatyoupreachPlease rate & Subscribe it really helps! FollowOfficial WebsiteTwitterBluSkyCreditsAudio Production: Boy In The CornerLogo: Storm the CastleAll opinions and views are the content creators own and not the views of their employer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Principal Animator at NetEase Games, Ex Riot games, Guerrilla, Moon Studios, Jagex, Mediatonic and the list goes on, Adam is an expert in his field! Working on League of Legends, Horizon, Surviving studio closures, moving to America from the UK then coming back to Yorkshire in the North of England. Yes people can make it that are not from the big cities! A truly inspiring story and Adam is more than happy to share his knowledge.Grab a brew (Yorkshire Tea in particular for this episode) get comfy and enjoy! INSIDE THIS EPISODE: Born in Yorkshire to LA to work at Riot Games!Adams journey from the beginning of his career to Principal AnimatorFlash animation to 3D & it's charmWorking at Jagex & Guerrilla gamesBack to the UK to work at NetEaseTips for finding jobs when you're not living in the big citiesAdams Linksadamturnbull.co.ukTwitter: @animturnbullanimatorsresourcekit.blogIf you enjoyed the Podcast & would like to support me :)ko-fi.com/pixelwhatyoupreachPlease rate & Subscribe it really helps! FollowOfficial WebsiteTwitterBluSkyCreditsAudio Production: Boy In The CornerLogo: Storm the CastleAll opinions and views are the content creators own and not the views of their employer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we have the talented and energetic Ashley Wade, an Environment Artist currently working at ‘Brass Lion Entertainment’. INSIDE THIS EPISODE: We chat about the start of Ash’s career from Graduating/changing rolesReceiving some tough love and leveling upBecoming a part of the games community Keeping a positive mindset Balancing work & working on her portfolio in the eveningHow Ash landed her first art jobSome amazing tips for getting into games with actionable stepsAshleys LinksArtstation PortfolioTwitter: @cordiallycontgoCurrently looking for a Sponsor!If you enjoyed the Podcast & would like to support me :)ko-fi.com/pixelwhatyoupreachPlease rate & Subscribe it really helps! FollowOfficial WebsiteTwitterBluSkyCreditsAudio Production: Boy In The CornerLogo: Storm the CastleAll opinions and views are the content creators own and not the views of their employer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back again joined by the guru of games Seb Downie-Blackwell, Partner at Remote Control ProductionsAt the start of my career I met Seb, he became a mentor of mine and still is. Decades of experience on me, he is honest, to the point and always entertaining. With this continued turbulence I have been trying to search for answers, so I thought hey let's jump on the Podcast!We cover topics for making a great CV & Cover Letter, Seb has done talks on this. Talking about the 'trend' of lay offs and how it feels like one BIG reset in the industry (Who likes to reset games?) What to do if you don't hear back from a job application.Interview Tips.If you're feeling a bit lost this is a good episode for you! Since the recording of this episode Sony announced a 8% reduction in redundancies. This has effected myself & very close friends. Sebs LinksRemote Control ProductionsTwitter: @DownsideBlueSky: @downieseb.bsky.socialCurrently looking for a Sponsor!If you enjoyed the Podcast & would like to support me :)ko-fi.com/pixelwhatyoupreachPlease rate & Subscribe it really helps! FollowOfficial WebsiteTwitterBluSkyCreditsAudio Production: Boy In The CornerLogo: Storm the CastleAll opinions and views are the content creators own and not the views of their employer. er. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.