Job Search Joy: Build a Standout Game Industry Application in 4 Weeks
Jade Arthur
Language and Mindset Coach
Design a Job Application in 4 Weeks While Finding JOY Back Into the JOurneY!
Job Search Joy is the first job search program that turns the stress of applications into an engaging, game-like journey.
Through interactive, language-based exercises, you’ll face (and defeat) the hidden villains holding you back—while learning to present yourself with clarity, confidence, and the kind of specificity gaming recruiters actually pay attention to.
By the end, every application you send out feels stronger, sharper, and unmistakably you.
How?
Because you'll learn how to...
Target a clear role track and build a cover letter tailored specifically to that role, so recruiters instantly understand your fit.
Align your projects with the studio’s genre and highlight the player experience impact, making every application feel studio-relevant and intentional.
Craft a crisp, memorable value pitch and replace empty buzzwords with specific language that becomes your headline, About intro, and interview opener.
Generate new opportunities by sharing your pitch, projects, and insights in a way that compels people to engage with you.
What you’ll learn
Overcome Your Job Search Villains to Find Joy In the Job Search
Identify which “villains” are blocking your progress and what triggers them.
Unlock a villain-defense toolkit that includes helpful videos, activities, and slides.
Track your wins and build momentum through small, consistent victories.
A clear 5A Pitch you can use in interviews, networking, and applications.
Connect your skills, impact, and mission using the 5A Pitch Model.
Translate vague buzzwords into specific, story-driven statements recruiters remember.
Identify which mental barriers are preventing you from making meaningful progress towards your goals.
Build resilience during periods of low engagement using the 5-Step Fear Formula.
Replace self-criticism with strategic self-reflection using the Reflection Journal prompts.
Align your mission with companies whose values and stories match your own.
Craft job materials that sound like you without sounding like everyone else.
Leave each application feeling like an achievement, not a chore.
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
Job seekers interested in gaming industry jobs
While the materials can be used by people in different industries, the examples are geared towards gamers and would need to be adapted.
B2 Level English speaker or higher (preferably C1 or above)
English language skills play a HUGE role in this course. If you don't understand the language expertly, you won't get the benefits.
Willingness to P.A.V.E. your own way forward
I can teach you how to clarify your unique Perspective, Approach, Vision, and Expertise. It's up to you how you put it all together.
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 • 21 lessons • 8 projects
Week 1
Mission Statement Fog
Jan
7
Mission Statement Fog Workshop
Alignment Puzzler
Jan
9
Alignment Puzzler Workshop
Week 2
Bio Section Bully
Jan
14
Bio Section Bully Workshop
Cover Letter Crusher
Jan
14
Cover Letter Crusher Workshop
Schedule
Live sessions
2 hrs / week
2 Live Sessions (1 hr. each) per week
Wed, Jan 7
3:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)
Fri, Jan 9
3:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)
Wed, Jan 14
3:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)
Async content
2-6 hrs / week