Job Search Joy: Sharpen Your Pivot into the Game Industry in 4 Weeks
Jade Arthur
Language and Mindset Coach
Navigate the Game Industry Job Market by Translating Your Pivot in 4 Weeks!
Job Search Joy is a language-first job search program for experienced professionals pivoting into the game industry.
When you’re pivoting into gaming, it’s easy to question whether your experience really counts.
You might find yourself thinking:
“My experience sounds impressive in other industries, but not in gaming.”
“I don’t know how recruiters evaluate someone like me.”
“I’ve done real work—but I don’t know how to make it count here.”
Limited gaming experience doesn’t mean limited value. It means unclear positioning.
If you have a track record in gaming, including volunteering, projects, or adjacent industries—but struggle to translate that for gaming roles, this course is designed for you.
Instead of grinding through job boards, you’ll sharpen your existing pivot by clearly articulating your value, aligning your work with studio needs, and creating opportunities before roles are ever posted.
Through reflective exercises and live group calls, you’ll face the hidden “villains” that blur your message while repositioning non-gaming experience as credible industry value.
By the end, you’ll be able to navigate a volatile hiring market with intention, clarity, and JOY built into the journey.
What you’ll learn
Overcome Your Job Search Villains to Find Joy In the Job Search
Identify which job-search “villains” are blocking your pivot and what triggers them.
Use targeted tools—videos, exercises, and slides—to counter each blocker.
Track progress through small, strategic wins that build real momentum over time.
Clear language frameworks you can use in interviews, networking, and applications.
Connect your skills, impact, and mission using industry-relevant language.
Replace vague buzzwords with specific, story-driven statements recruiters remember.
Identify mental patterns that stall progress during a pivot.
Build resilience during low response periods using the 5-Step Fear Formula.
Replace self-criticism with strategic self-review using guided reflection prompts.
Align your goals with studios whose values and direction match your own.
Craft materials that sound like you while still meeting industry expectations.
End each application with clarity and confidence—not exhaustion.
Learn directly from Jade
Jade Arthur
5+ years of language instruction, across ACT, ESL, and Career Coaching.
Who this course is for
Job Seekers interested in Gaming Industry Roles
2D/3D Artists, Game Designers, Narrative Designers, and other creative roles
Those who are ready to treat their job search like a strategic game rather than a frustrating cycle.
Prerequisites
Relevant Professional Experience (2+ years)
You should have at least 2 years of professional or project-based experience to translate into clear, game-industry value.
Actively Pivoting into the Gaming Industry
This course is for professionals pivoting into gaming who need to translate past experience—not start from zero.
Strong English Proficiency (C1 minimum)
A strong command of English is required to work with nuance, positioning, and industry-specific language.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Jade Arthur in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content (including videos, slides, and activities) and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund through the second week of the course.
Course syllabus
8 live sessions • 36 lessons • 8 projects
Week 1
Mission Statement Fog
Mar
4
Cracked Reflection + Mission Statement Fog Workshop
Alignment Puzzler
Mar
6
Alignment Puzzler Workshop
Week 2
Bio Section Bully
Mar
11
Bio Section Bully Workshop
Cover Letter Crusher
Mar
13
Cover Letter Crusher Vs. Pained Letter Workshop
Schedule
Live sessions
2 hrs / week
2 Live Sessions (1 hr. each) per week
Wed, Mar 4
3:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)
Fri, Mar 6
3:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)
Wed, Mar 11
2:00 PM—3:00 PM (UTC)
Async content
2-6 hrs / week
Job Search Joy Cohort Course Info
Frequently asked questions
$600
USD