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A fun fact about me is that I’ve always loved games. Here is the terrible Link costume I made myself for San Diego Comic Con when I was 13.
Arin Goldsmith
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Arin Goldsmith
@ArinGoldsmith
Blizzard Employer Brand Lead 🎮 Opinions are my own. I write about careers and games. Not a recruiter.
- Replying to @ArinGoldsmithThe balloons are not for me but we can pretend they are.
- A year ago, I trended on here because people objectified me and called me a diversity hire. This month, I got promoted and earned a third award for my work a year into my gaming career. Spite is a powerful motivator, as it turns out!
- Last year, I trended on here because people called me a diversity hire. Unfortunately for all who contributed, that just meant I had to win as many industry awards as possible. 🤷🏻♀️ TY @TalentBrandOrg for this award for our Women’s History Month campaign! #talentbrandawards
- Hi! I’m Arin. I do social media at Blizzard 🎮 - I’ve been playing games since I was 7. - I work with recruiters and write actually useful advice to help you land jobs. It’s a fulfilling hobby. - I’m trying to open the curtains to the very closed-off world of gaming careers.
- Hi! I’m Arin. I do talent brand social at Blizzard 🎮 - I love games a lot. - I'm cooler on LinkedIn. - I post honest takes about my career experiences and learnings as a hobby. - I’m trying to open the curtains to the very closed-off world of gaming careers.
- I still have my job at Blizzard today.
- The first game I ever bought myself was Diablo III. Today, I’m getting my first ever game credit for Diablo IV. Dreams do come true!
