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Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

🎮 Many talented individuals in our industry have been affected by layoffs. If you're seeking new opportunities, your skills are valuable. 👉 We're hiring a Game Engineering Manager at @schellgames in Pittsburgh, PA (on-site only). Apply: buff.ly/GCDrDEy #Hiring

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Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

We’re hiring! 🚀 Game Engineering Manager & Social Media Specialist. Do you know anyone who might be interested? 🤔 schellgames.com/careers

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Careers

We seek passionate, creative, and open-minded professionals. Learn how we can work together today.

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Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

🎮 Pittsburgh game devs & creatives — join us for a FREE Game Devs of Color Expo 2025 Watch Party! 📅 Sept 19 | 🕛 12–7pm 📍 Station Square 💌 RSVP:https://tinyurl.com/Schell-GamesGDoC Let’s celebrate diverse voices in gaming, together. ✨ #GDoCExpo #PittsburghEvents #GameDev

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Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

🎮 Catch me on GameHers LIVE this Weds at 6PM EST on Twitch! I’ll be joining an amazing panel of women leaders + TrailblazeHER winners 💥 Hosted by Allie Young! 📲 RSVP: lnkd.in/eP3vUByE 🎥 Watch: twitch.tv/thegamehers #TrailblazeHER #GameHers

Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

🎮 We're Hiring: Social Media Specialist 📍 Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid – Tues–Thurs in office) **Not open to Remote** 🗓️ Applications open now! Do you dream in memes? Speak fluent TikTok? Thrive in online communities like Discord, Reddit, or Twitch? We’re looking for you!

Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

✨ It’s that time again… A new drop from the Behind The Code Blog is live. This one’s for the folks navigating winding paths, unexpected detours, and pivots that don’t fit neatly in a resume. ✍️ Read: Careers Aren’t Ladders Anymore, They’re Mazes. And That’s Okay. 🔗 lnkd.in/gbexBUqt

Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Ego in the Game Industry is the topic today. This morning’s Game Industry Coffee Chat was intense. These discussions are crucial, as real people navigate complex dynamics behind the scenes. Want to join the next one? Pull up a chair 👉 discord.gg/gicc

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Share industry news, job listings, general questions, and more, with industry vets and aspiring game professionals. 🎮 | 1614 members

Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

🎙️ Behind The Code podcast is launching soon! Interviews can be tough, but they’re also a chance to shine. Got a story where you turned pressure into a breakthrough? 👉 Submit to be featured. 🔗 Read + share: carmendemint.substack.com/p/if-intervi... #BehindTheCode #PodcastLaunch #CareerGrowth

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If Interviewing Were a Boss Battle

🎮 If Interviewing Were a Boss Battle… 🕹️

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Latinx In Gaming @latinxingaming.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Mark your calendars!!! Latinx in Gaming is hosting Conexión: Level Up Your Career June 23 - 26, a week long program designed to support our community and those in need with their career journeys.

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Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

🧠 WEEKLY TRIVIA DROP 🎮 This one’s for the OG web series fans. Vork named it. Paladin claimed it. Can you guess the blade? 📲 Scan the code & drop your answer in the chat!

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Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

📬 The wait is over, the newest issue of Behind The Code is here. This resonates deeply. I passed on a candidate, and it stuck with me. For those deemed not the “right match” or faced challenging decisions. shorturl.at/K0kOp #BehindtheCode

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Title: I Rejected This Candidate

And It Was the Right Move for Them

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Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Every view, like, and gift on my TikTok helps someone with student loans. This isn’t just content—it’s community care. Come thru and join the movement. www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjanJAEN/ #ForYou #DebtReliefCrew

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HotfixHeroes is LIVE | TikTok

Views Help Crush Student Loans. | Check out HotfixHeroes LIVE videos on TikTok! Watch, follow, and discover the latest content from HotfixHeroes.

Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

LIVE NOW Washington vs. Connecticut WNBA watch party + follow train Tap in, vibe out, grow together. www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjat3ffh/

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Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Welcome to the WNBA watch zone! This is the place to catch WNBA games LIVE on TikTok. Seattle Storm vs. Phoenix Mercury? We’re watching together. Follow for game nights, real-time reactions, and follow trains every stream. tiktok.com/@shrivasta278w… #WNBA #4EVE #FollowTrain

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Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

⚡Interview jitters kicking in?⚡ That dreaded question: “What’s your greatest weakness?” It’s time to ditch the cliché “I’m a perfectionist” and ace your response. Ready to transform your “flaws” into strengths? Discover how here: 👉 open.substack.com/pub/carmende... #CareerTips #InterviewSkills

Welcome to Behind The Code! I’m Carmen DeMint, your friendly neighborhood tech recruiter with a side hustle in breaking down code and busting myths about the hiring process. You’re not just getting the usual “here’s how to write a resume” tips. Oh no, we’re here to get real about who’s behind the pixels 👾, what makes them tick, and how we can all level up in the tech world.

Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

🎮 Ever wish you could just... ask a Technical Game Dev recruiter actual questions without stalking LinkedIn? 👀 Good News, now you can! Live Q&As. Insider tips. Bonus hacks to break into games without losing your mind. Subscribe your future self—and your resume—will thank you. shorturl.at/BnsRq

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Behind The Code

The People Who Power Tech (With a Dash of Game Dev Humor)

Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

🎮 My blog Behind The Code is LIVE! Real stories. Honest recruiting insights. Celebrating BIPOC, neurodiverse, and nontraditional talent in game dev. First post's up—let’s go 👾 🔗https://rb.gy/u4y8v6 #GameDev #BehindTheCode #TechCareers #Neurodiversity

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Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

I'm incredibly honored to be nominated for @thegamehers.bsky.social Awards alongside so many inspiring changemakers in our community. 🎮 The awards will be live-streamed on Saturday, May 17th, at 7 PM ET. Tune in on Twitch. 📺 Don’t miss it RSVP 👀: lnkd.in/gEakkNg8

Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

🎉 Major kudos to @thewsportsbarcleveland.com, Cleveland's trailblazing women's sports bar, entirely founded by women! At The W Sports Bar, women's sports claim the spotlight, not the sidelines. They're revolutionizing the norm by ensuring equal representation on every screen🏀⚽🏈🏐

Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

🚨 New Blog Post! 🎮✨ This month on Carmen’s Corner, we delve into a subject dear to me: Neurodiversity in Game Development—Why ADHD is an Asset. From rapid-fire ideas ⚡ to unique storytelling 🧠, ADHD is shaping game development’s future. 🌟 Read more: schellgames.com/blog/neurodi... #Neurodiversity

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Neurodiversity in Game Development: Why ADHD is a Strength, Not a Setback

Instead of seeing ADHD as a challenge to "overcome," what if we recognized it as an advantage to harness?

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Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

🚨 Blog Update! 🎮✨ This month on Carmen's Corner, we're exploring a topic dear to me: Neurodiversity in Gaming. ADHD is a superpower, not a setback! From rapid idea bursts ⚡ to unique narratives 🧠, ADHD shapes gaming's future. 🔗 Read the full post

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Neurodiversity in Game Development: Why ADHD is a Strength, Not a Setback

Instead of seeing ADHD as a challenge to "overcome," what if we recognized it as an advantage to harness?

Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

🚀 Heading to GDC? Let’s chat over coffee—or pretend while we network! ☕🎮 I’m off to the Game Developers Conference. If you’re attending and want to discuss hiring, neurodiversity in gaming, or industry trends, let's connect! Message me to meet up. Here’s to an awesome GDC! #GDC2025 #GameDev

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Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

🚨 MIDWEEK ALERT! 🚨 We’ve reached Wednesday—where: 🐪 Coffee intake peaks. 🐪 Emails start with “Just circling back…” 🐪 You question if Friday is real. But hey, we’re halfway there! 💪 Share a GIF of your Wednesday mood in the comments. Let’s push through together! 🚀 #HumpDay #MidweekMotivation

Shameka ❤️🏀 @shameka23.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

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Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

🚀 Excited to join the HR in the World of AI Algorithms roundtable hosted via Pittsburgh Tech Council on March 6, 2025, from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM! 🎤 We'll explore if AI in HR can genuinely support diversity & inclusion. Join us because HR + AI = 🤯 (but in a good way)! Register here:

Winning Talent Together: HR in the World of AI Algorithms

HR in the World of AI Algorithms: Data-Driven HR Decision Making, Skills Development and Upskilling in Succession Planning As HR professionals increasingly leverage data analytics and metrics to make…

Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I can't wait to grab the Luna Owls 🦉and the Rose 🌹 jersey how about you?

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Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

🌟 Celebrating National Women’s History Month 🌟 March honors the incredible contributions of women throughout history—those who paved the way and inspire us today. 💡 Who is a woman that has inspired you? Let’s amplify their stories and celebrate their impact this month! #WomensHistoryMonth

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Latinx In Gaming @latinxingaming.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

We're heading to GDC and happy to announce our picnic in the park is returning! If you're in the area and plan to attend please RSVP as we'll be providing snacks for attendees. Cant wait to see you there! RSVP 👉 partiful.com/e/kf7nzUQS7e...

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Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

I'm excited to share the upcoming Gaming For the Culture podcast episode featuring me and Kat De Shields Moon! junae.substack.com/p/podcast-re...

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Podcast Recording with Kat DeShields & Carmen DeMint

Schell Games Employees have entered the chat!

Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

🎮 Eager to enhance your career? At Schell Games, I collaborate with some of the most creative and driven people in our industry. We focus on more than just game creation—our teams value authenticity, curiosity, and a bit of eccentricity. ✨ Explore our job openings: buff.ly/4biWAld

Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Ready for your inaugural journey to GDC? Prepare for an extraordinary time with the Game Industry Coffee Chat guide! This essential resource will help you explore the Game Developers Conference and fully immerse yourself in the gaming world. #GameDev #GDC2023

The Game Industry Coffee Chat’s Guide to GDC: A Guide for First-Timers

The Game Industry Coffee Chat’s Guide to GDC Welcome to the Game Developer Conference 2025 in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area! This guide is tailored for those attending the conference for the…

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Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

☕ The Game Industry Coffee Chat is live! 🎮 We're discussing vital topics: 🔥 Marvel Rivals Layoffs – Implications for the sector. 📊 Defining Success in Game Dev – Metrics vs. personal growth. 💰 Game Financing – Tackling investments and sustainability by 2025. Share your views! 👇

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Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

🚀 Excited to share that I’ll be attending GDC on March 19th-20th! ☕ If you’re interested in catching up over coffee, stay tuned—I’ll be sharing calendar slots on LinkedIn! Let’s connect:

Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

🚀 I'm Hiring! 🚀 Seeking your next career adventure or know someone who is? Schell Games wants passionate, creative, and collaborative individuals for our team! Explore our openings for every experience level. 🔗 buff.ly/3Dcch0I Share this or tag a friend! #GameDevJobs #JoinUs

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Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Join our weekly Game Industry Coffee Chat on Discord! ☕️ Casual discussions about games, careers, and trends. Open to everyone—newbies, veterans, or the curious. Happening weekly online. Grab your favorite drink and connect with us! Comment or DM for the invite. #GameDev #Networking

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Bigger Boss Games @biggerbossgames.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Get your 💖 racing this #Valentines with Close Quarters! 💘 Unlike most Fortnite games, in CQ, it’s one shot, one kill. One player defends their turf while the other tries to score points. Will you win in this rapid fire 1v1 #FPS? 🔫 #biggerbossgames #closequarters #1v1 #uefn #gaming #indiegame

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Shameka ❤️🏀 @shameka23.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

New Nike commercial with Sha’ccari Richardson, Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, Juju Watkins, and Jordan Chiles. #nike #wnba #wnba #unrivaled #ncaaw #ncaawbb

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Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

☕🎮 Monday Game Dev Coffee Chat – Bring Your Mug, Bring Your Bugs! Today’s topics: 🛠 Live Ops – Juggling act or magic trick? 📊 Sales Analytics – Do the numbers add up? 🎮 What is a Product Manager, really? Join us! → buff.ly/418JJyF 🚀 #GameDev #CoffeeChat

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Carmen DeMint , CDR, TA (she/her) @cdemint.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Thrilled to announce that I've been nominated for four awards at the*gamehers Awards 2025! The categories include GameHERs Icon, InnovateHERs of Gameplay, Advocates for Representation, and TrailblazeHERs in Gaming. If you are inclined to vote for me, click it: