You’re Hired! How to Get HR to Notice You
Speaker: Jennifer Bullard (Senior Producer, AspyrMedia), Paula Fellbaum (Vice President of Human Resources, Nexon Publishing NA), Ed Roman (CEO, Ghostfire Games), Jill Duffy (Editor, GameCareerGuide.com)
Date/Time: Wednesday (September 17, 2008) 1:30pm — 2:30pm
Location (room): Room 9C
Track: Game Career Seminar
Format: 60-minute Panel
Experience Level: All

Session Description
Human resources representatives – the gatekeepers of job interviews – from local game companies divulge what makes them say, “You’re hired!” In this panel, they will talk about what skills they’re looking for in job candidates and answer questions such as, “What job title do your hire for the most?” and “What makes a resume stand out in the game industry?”

Idea Takeaway
Human resources professionals will tell attendees what they are looking for in job candidates in the game industry. Attendees will take away knowledge about what they can do to better stand out among the thousands of game industry job candidates. The panel will also discuss which jobs are most in demand.

Intended Audience
Students, newcomers to the game industry, and anyone still learning the ropes.