Meet Ed Tien, Sr. Recruiter for Global Early Careers 🌟
"If you’d asked me when I first joined Blizzard what made me want to work in the games industry, I might have told you something like ‘It’s super cool.’ I’m talking as a lifelong gamer here, with Warcraft and Diablo at the core of my childhood. But after being at Blizzard for some time now, I can tell you there’s so much more to it than that, and the environment and culture are just two of the reasons why I’ve stayed. There’s no better way to describe it than ‘fun.’
This is a place where you can be your authentic self. In other industries, I found myself trying to fit in and now, that’s not something I worry about. Being my real self has helped me learn more about who I am, and has allowed me to embrace the values and traditions my family celebrates.
Because of this, I can really appreciate how much my culture has instilled in me and has influenced me as a person.
If I were to give some advice to anyone looking to join the gaming industry, I’d say perseverance is important. I had to apply to Blizzard a few times before I got this role! I took it upon myself to ‘level up’ my knowledge and skills to finally get in.
It’s also important to work on transferable skills. Depending on the role, you won’t always need to have game industry experience, so it’s important to showcase the skills and knowledge that will enable you to do the job you’re aiming for.
I love campus recruiting, and the fact I can do it now at Blizzard is a dream come true."
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2moaww seeing the familiar faces makes me smile 😍