Callahan will discuss the history of Ubisoft, what life is like working at the studio and possible careers paths. She will also give students tips on the recruitment process and touch on topics such as resum\u00e9s, cover letters and portfolios.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe schoolwork that you\u2019re doing, the extracurricular activities, attending game jams \u2014 stuff like this is really beneficial,\u201d says Callahan. \u201cYou\u2019re already ahead of the game if you\u2019re attending a talk like this.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Nicole Callahan, Talent Co-ordinator for Ubisoft Toronto, will be sharing tips on getting started in the gaming industry during a workshop for Brock students on Monday, Sept. 20.<\/p><\/div>\n
Participating in workshops, networking and using LinkedIn make a difference to employers, she says, and are activities that recruiters pay attention to.<\/p>\n
Callahan encourages students not sure about working in the games field to come to the workshop to at least learn more about potential opportunities.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou really don\u2019t have to be afraid of applying to jobs in the gaming industry if you don\u2019t have that gaming knowledge or even if you haven\u2019t worked for a gaming company before,\u201d says Callahan, who has a degree in English and a background in human resources.<\/p>\n
Tom Brown, Project Co-ordinator for Brock\u2019s Centre for Digital Humanities, says it is \u201cnever too early to start networking or thinking about what you want to do after graduation.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cUbisoft also takes interns,\u201d he says. \u201cThis could be a great opportunity to start planning for a spring or summer internship.\u201d<\/p>\n