Breaking Into the Games Industry

Breaking Into the Games Industry

Offered by Brian Y.

5.0

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Former Microsoft Gaming Exec to Coach: Helping You Grow and Pivot

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Studied at UC Irvine

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Worked at Microsoft

Package Description:

The games industry can feel like a black box: exciting but hard to enter. I’ve been on the inside for 20+ years at Microsoft, shipping franchises like Halo, Forza Motorsport, and Mass Effect. I know what hiring managers and recruiters are really looking for, and I can help you stand out. In this package, we’ll work together to: • Get personalized feedback on your resume and LinkedIn profile to showcase your strengths. • Map your career path and identify how your unique skills translate into gaming roles. • Develop job search strategies that actually get traction in a competitive industry. • Prepare for interviews with coaching and insider perspective on what studios expect. • Understand the cultural differences between tech and games, so you know how to adapt. • Debunk common myths about breaking into games (and explore smarter pathways). • Learn what hiring managers and recruiters really notice when reviewing candidates. By the end, you’ll have a clear roadmap, a sharper professional story, and the confidence to break into one of the most exciting industries in the world.


What you'll get from this package

Career Transition Plan

Tailored Resume and LinkedIn Profile

Overview of your strengths to use in interviews

Increase confidence in interviewing

Background on the gaming industry


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions.

Refund Policy

Services included:

Interview Prep

Skill Building

Career Planning

Resume Review

Networking Strategy

Leadership

Job Search Strategies

General Exploration


Brian Y.

Offered by Brian Y.

Joined September 2025

5.0

Former Microsoft Gaming Exec to Coach: Helping You Grow and Pivot

I know what it takes to make bold career moves because I’ve made them myself. Over my 20+ years at Microsoft, I successfully transitioned industries—from core tech to gaming—and disciplines—from engineering into product management and production. Each change required navigating uncertainty, building new skills, and proving myself in unfamiliar spaces. That lived experience helps me guide clients who are considering their own pivots, whether into a new role, company, or industry. As a hiring manager and leader, I’ve recruited, mentored, and developed talent at every stage of their careers. I’ve helped direct reports earn promotions, coached team members into leadership roles, and now work with coaching clients who are designing more fulfilling and impactful paths forward. If you’re ready to grow your career, pivot into something new, or step into leadership with confidence, I can help you make that transition with clarity and momentum.

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Director

10+ people coached for Career Coaching

$2,700

8h–12h of coaching

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