When I was approached recently and asked to write an article about Blockchain technology and FinTech my first thought was ‘Minecraft and Japanese soup?’ and I couldn’t for the life of me work out why a recruitment company was asking me about such things….
I don’t think I have ever heard a candidate say “I’m a job hopper”. They might say instead, “I know that I’ve my CV looks a bit jumpy but…….” And then they will explain the reason (or variety of reasons). It could be due to any number of factors such as family circumstances, seasonal employment, working in the temp or contract market, redundancy, relocation….
An old colleague of mine, Sean McGlashan came immediately to mind when I was asked to interview and write an article on someone who had relocated to Gibraltar and made a successful career within the Gaming Industry….
Gibraltar has – for well over 10 years now – been a haven for most Online Gaming companies to ply their trade. Why? Well, for several reasons such as lower tax rates and a quality of life many on the Rock take for granted. The industry currently employs around 3000 people. Let’s put that into perspective. The entire population of Gibraltar is a mere 30,000 – you do the maths. It’s a thriving industry and one of the main…
It’s the job of leaders to do their best to create cultures where people feel appreciated, safe and fulfilled. The best companies understand the value and the values of the people they employ. This 45 minute talk by Simon Sinek…
Pre-employment aptitude tests are becoming increasingly common with each passing year. Employers have learned that they can save valuable time and money by thoroughly screening candidates before hiring them. That being said, understanding the differences between various aptitude tests can be difficult. I am here to give you a mini overview of the different tests…
How to secure a job in the Online Gaming Industry in Gibraltar
If you’ve decided to relocate to Gibraltar or one of the surrounding Spanish towns and are looking for a suitable position in Gibraltar within the online gaming industry then this article will provide you with some information on how to start. Plan your relocation and consider the move carefully Research into relocation so that you are sure that the move is right for you (and also your partner & family if applicable). If your skill set is very strong…
The Online Gaming industry in Gibraltar offers a vast array of career opportunities. With people coming from all backgrounds and areas of experience such as marketing, Technology & Operations. Many people even start from entry level, the all-important foot in the door often leading to a prosperous career in the industry. I recently caught up with Lottoland’s Talent Acquisition Manager Emma Heyde to get her perspective of…
Let’s take for granted that your skills and experience are a match for the role because otherwise you wouldn’t have been invited for an interview. Let’s also assume that the person interviewing you wants you to do as well as possible in the interview. Finally, it goes without saying that you will be well researched on the company and role and prepared for the usual types of interview questions, so that’s the basics covered!
As someone who recruits for the Online Gaming Industry based here in Gibraltar this is one of the questions that I have to answer on a daily basis. Well, let me explain a little of my weekend to you and this may help you understand part of the reason as to why I am here. I should explain that as I was living and working in Spain initially I decided to stay in Spain and commute on a daily basis once I found my role in Gibraltar; an option that…
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