Robin Alan Linn is Activision Blizzard’s Executive Principal Recruiter for Art in Animation and Creative.
In this effective career advice, Robin tackles some crucial topics when it comes to applying for jobs:
• How to take criticism
• How to deal with rejection in a productive way
• How to maintain relationships with recruiters even if your application has been rejected
• How to transition from being a candidate to being a person on their minds
• How to get out of a transactional mindset
• And most importantly, why adapting, overcoming, and improvising is critical
Activision Blizzard’s history goes back more than 40 years. Two incredible gaming brands Activision and Blizzard Entertainment merged, bringing together the best creative talent in gaming. The acquisition of King in 2016 further strengthened the company’s vision to bring the world together through epic entertainment. Their professional gaming properties include the Overwatch League, the Call of Duty League, Hearthstone Grandmasters, and the World of Warcraft Arena World Championship, among others. Activision Blizzard Esports also operates Tespa, the leader in collegiate esports. Having Robin on the Podcast has always been a tremendous privilege because of how passionate he is about helping Artists and how forthcoming he is. This particular segment proves that! So take a listen – and do take it to heart!