Lab8 Recruitment

As your studio grows, the question of relocating staff might come up—but before you make any big decisions, there’s a lot more to consider than just the financial cost. This article offers valuable advice on the hidden factors that can impact both your team's and your studio's success when relocation is on the table. Looking for tailored advice or #recruitment support during this critical phase? Reach out to Lab8 Recruitment today—we’re here to help you navigate these decisions and keep your team strong. #GameDev

We may have been a bit quiet on LinkedIn over the summer, but we’ve still been busy behind the scenes! It’s been a hectic and exciting few months for us, and we can’t wait to fill you in on what we’ve been up to. Stay tuned for more on our whirlwind summer! Now, we’re back in action with the added help of a Marketing fairy godmother, who’s here to make sure our voice is heard loud and clear. So, you’ll be seeing more from us in the coming weeks! As always, Lab8 Recruitment is here to support studios of all sizes in finding top talent. Despite the challenges of today’s tough market, we’re proud to say our first year has been filled with successful placements and fantastic partnerships—and we’re ready to help even more studios find the perfect fit. Looking for #recruitment support? Let’s chat and see how we can help you build your dream team. #GameDev

I've mentioned before my passion for carp fishing so in honour of mental health awareness day I wanted to share a picture of this beauty - Meet Jesus a 60lb beast from Lac Luna, France. How I choose to cope with stresses of work and life is to enjoy time on the bank to reflect and enjoy my passion. Off grid, no phones, no laptops, just loving life! Give it a try sometime…🐳 #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #worldmentalhealthday #workplacebalance

Are you struggling with your next hire? Whether you're a gaming giant or a growing start-up, here are just some of the reasons why you should consider using specialised recruiters ....like us! 👾

Relocating for any job can be a daunting prospect, even more so when it involves uprooting your life for a career in the video game industry. However, the opportunities and experiences that come with such a move can be incredibly rewarding. So, why is it worth It? 👾Access to Industry Hubs Relocating to a country known for its thriving video game industry means you're putting yourself at the heart of multiple opportunities. You'll be near leading companies, creative minds, and a plethora of resources that can significantly boost your career. This is also helpful when layoffs are happening as you’ll have other game studios nearby to apply to. 🗣️Networking Opportunities Being physically present in a hub means you can attend industry events, conferences, and meetups that are crucial for networking. Face-to-face interactions often lead to collaborations, job opportunities, and valuable mentorships that can be harder to achieve remotely. 📈Career Growth Working in an area where you have access to top-tier studios or game development companies offers unparalleled learning opportunities. You'll be exposed to advanced technologies, diverse projects, and industry best practices that can accelerate your professional development. 🏛️Cultural Enrichment Relocating isn't just about a new job; it's also about experiencing a new culture, meeting new people, and expanding your worldview. Personal growth and development means you become a more well-rounded human being. 🏆Differing benefits Depending on the country they might offer excellent work-life balance, with ample days off, or have a strong emphasis on well-being, or a brilliant education support. Deciding on what’s most important to you can help you decide where you’d like to end up. We want to know from our network, where has been your favourite place to relocate to? Which country does gaming best in your opinion?

While it's natural to fear that honesty might make us vulnerable and perceived as weak, our experience tells a different story. We've found that honesty is actually a strength. 💪 Candidates appreciate transparency about challenges, goals, salary expectations, and company growth. This honesty ensures they aren’t caught off guard when they join your team. They understand your needs and are better prepared to contribute effectively. #recruitright

If you talk to anyone who works in SEO they'll tell you how backlinks help give your website/content more authority, making it go up in the search rankings... So for our next CV #quickwin, we're saying to treat your CV like a website! Add relevant links to your previous work to boost and showcase your knowledge and subject authority to your potential new employers!

Do you want to recruit right and also retain that talent? Then you may need to check in on your onboarding process. That's the first thing a candidate will experience of you as a new employee and how good or bad that process is could be why they stay or go. We've spoken to thousands of placed candidates and heard all the positives and negatives, so feel free to drop us a message if you want guidance on keeping that fresh talent. Also, we would love to hear the good, the bad and the ugly onboarding experiences any of you have had in the comments!

We love working with studios of all sizes, from big to small we are here to help them all (we also love a little rhyme too!) 📜 With Indie studios, sometimes there is so much focus on game development, meeting deadlines or growing the studio, that the top talent there can feel overlooked, and undervalued and may start having a wondering eye... 👀 We've put together some top reasons why you want to stop this from happening and how to combat it. 🥊 https://lnkd.in/eeuC_-fY We are happy to be your ringside coaches to help you win the match and keep the best players on your team.* *and yes we are mixing up sports analogies, but you get the idea right?

For our next CV quick win let's avoid saying things like: 📎 “I’m organised” 👯 “I work well in a team” 📺 “I love playing video games” Stand out by getting more granular with your skills and interests by saying: 📎 "I managed three projects successfully to completion" 👯 "I worked with the development and marketing team to meet the deadline" 📺 "My favourite video games to play our 80s/90s retro PC games"