#8 - Selim Ozturk: "The Gaming Recruiter Playbook" - Building Trust, Long-Term Relationships, Recruitment Success & more

Today’s guest is Selim Ozturk, founder and director of The Pixel Movement a global gaming recruitment agency.

Over the last 12 years, he transitioned from sales to recruitment, excelling not only in finding the right candidates but also in building long-term partnerships. In the last four years, he focused on gaming recruitment and founded 2 agencies having placed 100s of candidates. The Pixel Movement now supports game developers, publishers, gaming VCs and gaming service providers globally.

In this episode, he shares valuable lessons on building long-term relationships, innovative approaches to supporting clients and candidates, and how to streamline the interview process for better outcomes.

This podcast is for both current and aspiring gaming professionals, hiring managers, and recruiters.Please enjoy this episode of the Gaming Playbook.

Connect with Selim:LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/selimozturk

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Chapters:00:00 Introduction03:24 Selim’s Journey into Gaming Recruitment07:35 Founding The Pixel Movement and Its Vision12:20 What Most Studios Get Wrong About the Recruitment Process15:30 What Makes a Better Interview Process18:59 The Importance of Feedback for Both Candidates and Clients28:06 How to Build Long-Term Relationships37:53 How Trust Helps Selim Achieve Great Results47:20 Balancing Empathy and Process in Recruitment58:22 Selim’s Advice for Aspiring Recruiters1:02:47 Selim’s Advice for Gaming Professionals Out of Work1:05:47 The Pixel Movement's Unique Feature1:08:41 Ways to Connect with Selim