#4 - Alexander Rehm: Career growth in Games - Transferable Skills, Layoffs, Mentorship, LinkedIn Algorithm & more

Today's guest is Alexander Rehm, a seasoned Live Ops Director and a mentor with over 16 years of experience in the gaming, banking, and B2B/B2C industries.

In this episode, he shares his invaluable insights on transferable skills, navigating layoffs, mentorship, and the challenges posed by recent changes to the LinkedIn algorithm. Discover how he has supported the gaming community through job support and mentoring helping over 120 professionals find jobs.

If you're a game developer, someone battling a layoff, or a project manager looking to enhance your career, this podcast is for you.

Connect w/ Alexander Rehm (Guest):
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderrehm/⁠
Twitter/𝕏: https://x.com/alexanderrehm
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alexanderrehm/⁠

Connect with Harry:
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hphokou/⁠⁠
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hphokou
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hphokou/

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:06 Alexander’s Breakthrough into Gaming and Engagement with Players
07:30 How Transferable Skills Helped Him and Can Help You Enter the Industry
11:27 Alexander's Mentorship and What You Can Learn From It
17:36 Top Entry-Level Roles and Tips for Success
21:22 Alexander’s Layoff Experience
25:43 The Importance of Transferable Skills
30:48 Career Growth and Alexander’s Managing Experience
34:31 Effective Communication: Key to Alexander's Team Management Success
39:50 Alexander's Strategies for Balance and Mental Well-Being
49:46 The Role of LinkedIn in Alexander’s Job Searching and Networking
54:57 Navigating the Changes to the LinkedIn Algorithm
1:11:17 Alexander’s Thoughts on the Future of the Gaming Industry
1:14:54 His Insights On Positive Job Market Trends