Job seekers registered with Interactive Selection have had a good week. Despite the sweltering temperatures that you can see on the TV at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships just 2 miles from our London office, Interactive’s employer clients have notified us of 36 new jobs across game development, game service companies and game education. We have new jobs in Australia, Sweden, Germany, Scotland and New Zealand. In the UK, many of the top locations are featured including Brighton, Cambridge, Guildford and Oxford. ”There has never been a better time to check out the jobs available on www.jobsdbase.net ” said David Smith, “although we are still a few new jobs to be make visible. Could this be the end of the beginning of the natural reticence to take on new people in uncertain times?”
July 3, 2009
July 2, 2009
David Smith interviews Kevin Green CEO of the UK’s REC.
Kevin Green visited leading games recruiter, Interactive Selection, on 29 June 2009 and was very happy to answer questions like: Why is it important for job seekers to work with an agency which is a REC member? Hear what Kevin has to say in response to David Smiths’s questions.
July 1, 2009
Rebellion seek a Desk Editor and Account Manager for its fiction and graphic novel lists
Rebellion Development in Oxford seeks an eBook Production Assistant for a 3 month contract role to turn their published genre fiction novels into online eBooks, involving use of InDesign to extract text, minor editing of script files and HTML files and resizing of graphics. They also seek an experienced full time Desk Editor for established line of genre fiction. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years’ experience of working in an editorial role, copy-editing and proof reading skills, an understanding of book production, an enthusiasm for the fields of science-fiction, fantasy and horror and will preferably be educated to degree level. Lastly they seek an experienced Account Manager to handle its fiction and Graphic Novel lists. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years’ experience in book sales and account management, an understanding of book production and marketing, an understanding of and enthusiasm for genre fiction, a solid grounding in the book trade. To apply please send CV to vacancies@rebellion.co.uk Rebellion is an Interactive Selection client.
June 30, 2009
Watch this inspiring video and tell me you would not want to be a recruiter!
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) launch the Institute of Recruitment Professionals in the UK. Kevin Green, the REC’s Chief Executive, said: “One of our main goals is to deliver a world class service to members. The IRP takes this another step closer and towards professionalising the industry, giving recruiters operating at all levels unprecedented levels of support enabling them to be the best they can.”
June 23, 2009
Recruitment is now officially a top class profession, honest.
On 25th June the REC launches its Institute of Recruitment Professionals (IRP). Through the Institute, recruitment professionals will have access to the latest information, knowledge, support and expert advice. The Institute will give every recruiter in the land the professional identity that comes with belonging to a recognised profession. Recruiterblog has just joined up as a member of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals ( MIRP). Membership for someone with more than 10 years experience in the recruitment sector cost £90, which is good value. He encourages all the professional UK recruiters to combine to demonstrate there commitment to their new profession. More at http://www.irp.org.uk/ after the launch.
Digital Britain report will help media and creative recruiters in the UK.
The Digital Britain report presented to the UK Parliament by The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and the Minister for Communications,Technology and Broadcasting which was published last week and gives a boost to media and creative industry recruiters. Among the key points of the report developed by Stephen Carter, first minister for communications, technology and broadcasting, are:
• a three-year plan to boost broadband use
• universal access to broadband by 2012
Mark Begley, head of digital at media and creative recruiter Major Players, says: “The Carter Digital Britain report serves to illustrate how important digital communication will be to Britain’s economy in the coming years and how the government understands how imperative it is for us to keep up with this growth. The market for digital media specialists has seen exponential growth in the last decade. Initially companies were unsure of how to best use this new media but now digital has become central to all forms of communications. Moving from simple online brochures to more complex and innovate developments such as social and professional applications or e-commerce. The online/interactive industry is continually growing and evolving, as are the skills required to have an effective web presence (such as SEO, PPC, Ajax, Flash and specialist skills creative design.” You can access this 245 page report at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/16_06_09digitalbritain.pdf
June 19, 2009
Who would not want to work in the current 24 Billion Pound games industry?
Leading publisher Activision’s CEO Bobby Kotick recently opened the E3 trade show with a presentation. Kotick told attendant investors that he thinks the global video game industry would grow from $39 billion (24 Billion Pounds) in 2008 to $55 billion (33 Billion Pounds) in 2012. As an antidote the other entertainment mediums, which are shrinking in the recession, he said that games are broadening to include a wider audience thanks to things like Wii. That’s why the firm has invested heavily in the new peripheral-based Tony Hawk: Ride and DJ Hero games, and wants to keep aggressively growing the Guitar Hero franchise. He also said that games are surviving the recession by offering more value per hour than other entertainment. Further proof of the industry’s resilience can be found in consumer spending, Kotick said. Gamers are spending 10 per cent more on titles today than they were a year ago, he said. Recruiterblog says that the best way to move into and within the games sector is with the help of a specialist recruiter like Interactive Selection. Go to www.interactiveselection.com and discover if they can help you!
June 18, 2009
Realtime Worlds in Dundee passes 250 staffing mark and takes increased office space.
Realtime Worlds, the leading independent video game developer, announced today that its ambitious growth plans have now taken it up to and beyond having 250 staff. And that plans are set for it to continue to grow to considerably more than 300 by early 2010 when it will have launched its next title, APB. To accommodate the increased talent pool, the company has recently just taken on an additional 8,000 sqft of offices to provide high quality working space to compliment the current 26,000 sq ft premises. Realtime Worlds’ CEO, Gary Dale, commented “The calibre and potential of games we are creating requires staff of the highest calibre and we’re proud to have found 250 immensely talented and creative individuals so far, and look forward to finding more like-minded people to join the family. We’re coming off the back of a very successful E3, with APB winning countless plaudits, which increases the level of excitement over the coming months as we ramp up to launch.” Interactive Selection have helped their client find 4 staff so far in 2009.
June 17, 2009
Moneybookers seek Senior eCommerce Account Manager – Gaming for eWallet business in London, UK
Moneybookers is one of Europe’s largest online payments systems and among the world’s leading eWallet providers, with over seven million account holders. The simple eWallet enables any customer to conveniently and securely pay online without revealing personal financial data, as well as to send and receive money transfers cost-effectively by simply using an email address. Moneybookers’ worldwide payment network offers businesses access to over 60 payment options in over 200 countries with just one integration. In order to help increasing our merchant and customer base we are looking for a Senior eCommerce Account Manager – Gaming. The successful Senior eCommerce Account Manager – Gaming will be responsible for driving and maximizing Moneybookers’ eCommerce revenues by focusing on new business sales to companies in the online gaming /gambling industry that require an eCommerce payment and/or e-wallet solution to fulfil their online business. This person will be responsible for business development with both new and existing clients, eCommerce merchants and other internet-related companies. The position is based in London. Applicants will need a detailed knowledge of the eCommerce market and Payment Solution Sales and have a knowledge of the gaming industry. They aslo seek a Head of Sales – Gaming. More at www.gamesjobboard.com
