Games Job Fair Spring 2025

Our storyWe Got Talent Oy is a joint venture, formed in July 2018 by Finnish Game Day and Helsinki Games Factory. Our mission is to help the Finnish game and software industry to find new talent, while also helping developers to find their new home in the industry. Games Factory Talents is a brand of We Got Talent OY, focusing on matchmaking talent with game companies.The founding team has a strong background in the game industry, business developement, talent acquisition and financing. The team from the Finnish Game Day side has been organizing successful recruitment events and matchmaking talent to open positions for a while now, and Helsinki Games Factory has already established themselves as an important developer of the Finnish game industry.We focus on Four key activities:Organizing Games Job FairsMatching talent to open positions in the games industryOutstaffing developers for fixed-term projectsOrganizing annual Finnish Game Day event in St.Petersburg in JuneOur missionWe are helping Finnish and Nordic games and IT studios to find best talents.In addition to our key activities, we also have in our scope the mission of fast-tracking juniors and students to start their careers.

Games Factory Talents

Helsinki City Hall

The Games Job Fair Spring '25 is set to return on April 24,, offering multiple opportunities for game developers and creative professionals to connect with Finland's growing games studios Organized by Games Factory Talents, this year's event will be held on April 24, 2025, at Helsinki's historic City Hall, providing a platform for career advancement within the gaming industry.​ Event Overview: The onsite event will start at 9:00 AM, featuring a series of insightful talks aimed at career development and providing updates on industry trends. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage directly with representatives from Finland's leading studios, participate in face-to-face CV and portfolio reviews, and network with like-minded professionals. This in-person format fosters meaningful connections and offers a comprehensive experience tailored to both junior job seekers and industry professionals.​ Key Highlights Expert Speakers: Gain valuable insights from top industry professionals sharing their knowledge and experiences.​ Networking Opportunities: Engage with hiring companies actively seeking new talent and expand your professional network.​ Job Opportunities: Explore a variety of open positions across participating studios, offering diverse career paths. CV/Portfolio Reviews: Receive personalized feedback from studio recruiters to enhance your application materials.​ CV and Portfolio Reviews: On April 24th, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, attendees can participate in CV and portfolio review sessions conducted by industry experts. These sessions operate on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to secure a spot at the registration. Registration Details Pre-registration is mandatory for those wishing to attend the event. Doors will open at 9:00 AM, with talks starting at 9:30 AM. Participants interested in CV or portfolio reviews should book their review slots at the registration desk upon arrival and have their CV or Portfolio available. For more information and to register, please visit the event page: ​GamesJobFair.com <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/#" title="https://www.linkedin.com/#" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">See less</a>

Agenda

Doors open. Registration and coffee

Overview of the onsite event and the plan for the day by Oleg Paliy 

Opening of Games Job Fair Spring 2025

City of Helsinki opening words 

Game makers depend on gamers. How are they changing this rapidly growing industry and how should we respond? Where will the global game industry be in 5 years and how can you influence it? 

Insights of the Future 

LinkedIn profile optimisation to stand out in recruiters' searches

Learn how to become a self employer contractor and join studios for short term and long term projects

PANEL: How to succeed as a contractor in the gaming industry

We will discuss the status of the recruitment in gaming in Finland and Europe and will discuss the strategies for job seekers to stand out in the current competitive job market. The talk will be followed by the Q&A.

Fireside chat and Q&A with recruiters 

Topic TBD

At this point we will offer the stage to the growing companies to briefly present themselves and tell about the open roles you are hiring for. Companies will be available for the Q&A at their mini stands in the lobby of the City Hall. So after the presentations you can reach out to them directly. 

Wrapping up the presentations and starting the companies intro part.

This is a networking time with the companies. After their presentations they will be at their mini stands in the lobby to answer your questions. 

Company presentations & Q&A at the stands

Closing of the event. 

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