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Arin Goldsmith

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Blizzard Senior Talent Marketing Specialist 🎮 Opinions are my own. I write about careers and games. I stream sometimes. Not a recruiter.

Los Angeles, CA

https://t.co/Xqkcbk3QSK

Joined December 2021

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@ArinGoldsmith

Arin Goldsmith

5 months

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.

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Arin Goldsmith

7 months

Met the new guy! #BlizzLife @XboxP3

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Team Xbox 💚

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✨ #TheGameAwards

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8 months

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!

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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

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11 months

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.

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11 months

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!

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11 months

Never a dull day on campus 🔥 #diabloIV #blizzlife

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7 months

Blizzcon Bracelets to celebrate 💚⚔️🖤

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6 months

It’s my birthday! 🎂

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We had an amazing convo about Elden Ring. Always fun to run into @XboxP3 !

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9 months

It’s hard to describe how much Overwatch has meant to me and helped me through some of the toughest times in my life. Overwatch was the first FPS game that ever felt truly accessible to me. I’m a little biased but I think everyday should be #OWDevAppreciation2023 !

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6 months

Wow! So many new friends! Thank you for 7k!!! 🖤

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7 months

I’m having a normal day at work.

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1 year

Women in Gaming: You are not tokens or placeholders. You are legitimate professionals who have earned your place in this competitive industry through hard work and talent. Never let anyone tell you otherwise.

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6 months

Surprise! I’m at Lightbox Expo this morning. 💡 I’ll be bopping around and at the Blizzard booth!

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6 months

“So I heard there was a big sword?” -My Uber driver

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3 months

I never posted my Valentine’s Day fit here oops ❤️

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11 months

11 months with Blizzard! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Past me packing up her NYC apartment had NO IDEA how much her life would change!

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5 months

Here to serve ✨ #TheGameAwards

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Arin Goldsmith

6 months

Good morning, #BlizzCon ! ☀️ I will be hosting Life At Blizzard Trivia in the Inclusion Nexus at 12:45, right after opening ceremonies! I'm so excited to meet everyone!

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10 months

I've been chatting with recruiters throughout the gaming industry to find out why it's been a trend to see only Senior/Lead jobs open recently. There are more layers than you might think. 🧵Here's some transparency: #opinionsaremyown

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7 months

We gave the orc friendship bracelets. #BlizzLife

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7 months

I wonder whose phone took this photo 🤔

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7 months

Fun day and @Blizzard_Ent did a great job welcoming @XboxP3 and Team Xbox to campus. Future is bright and we can’t wait to share it with all of our player communities. 👍🎉🥳🎊 @LifeatBlizzard

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5 months

I am required by law to be the most overdressed for Christmas dinner.

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Arin Goldsmith

1 year

It took me 6 applications before Blizzard even gave me a screener call. Breaking into the gaming industry isn't easy. It takes hard work, dedication, and a lot of persistence. But don't let the challenges discourage you. Keep pushing and improving yourself, you'll get there.

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2 months

IFolio Trailblazer of the Year 🎮💙 @thegamehers

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4 months

Oh my god okay it's happening. My first stream ever!! Tomorrow!! December 29th!! 2pm - 5pm PT!!! Let's play Hollow Knight and chat!

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2 months

When I was a senior in high school, USC rejected my application. Last night, I got to guest lecture for MBA students. 🎮 What a time!

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6 months

My first interaction with WoW was my dad showing me the Leeroy Jenkins video when I was 7. I finally got to bring him to campus yesterday!

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3 months

I have a fun job. 🎉

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5 months

Over 9,000?!??! Oh my gosh there are so many of you. Thank you all for sticking around 💕✨

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6 months

Gatekeeper and a hater. It’s Halloween 🎃 ✨

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5 months

Tamale Time!! 🎉

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Arin Goldsmith

5 months

✨Key contributor to Blizzard taking home 5 industry awards ✨Hosting trivia and helping make friendship bracelets happen at BlizzCon ✨ 15+ speaking engagements for schools and non-profits ✨ 50k LinkedIn followers ✨ Features in Refinery29, Fast Company, and LinkedIn News

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BRAG ABOUT SOMETHING YOU’RE PROUD OF ACCOMPLISHING IN 2023 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

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2 months

Less than two years ago my job was doing marketing for a construction company where I was frequently told my ideas were a waste of time. Please remember it’s not too late for you. 💙

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6 months

Wow! There are 8k of you! Hi!

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3 months

I am safe and appreciate all the thoughtful messages I've received. We lost some really wonderful people today. I'll be spending most of this weekend writing LinkedIn recommendations.

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4 months

Favorite mug :^)

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5 months

Congrats to @larianstudios on their much deserved sweep at #TheGameAwards 🖤

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10 months

One year at Blizzard 🎉✨🥹

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2 months

….can I hear a little commotion for the dress? 🖤 @thegamehers

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Arin Goldsmith

6 months

My heart goes out to everyone affected at Bungie. Please reach out if you see any ABK roles you think might be a good fit for you.

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7 months

Thank you for 6k! ✨🎉🫶🏼

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6 months

Shadowheart 🖤 Happy Halloween from God’s favorite princess and the most interesting girl in the world. @larianstudios

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Arin Goldsmith

8 months

✨I have leveled up! ✨ Very happy to officially be a Senior Talent Marketing Specialist at Blizzard!

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Arin Goldsmith

6 months

Wait, how exactly did friendship bracelets become a phenomenon at a historically very male gaming convention? 🤔 🧵

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11 months

Mother? Sorry. Mother? #DiabloIV

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Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo Diablo

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6 months

Being able to bring your 160 lb dog to work is a pretty neat perk.

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11 months

I just said thank you for 2k followers two days ago?? And now I'm saying thank you for 3k followers?? You guys rock!🔥🔥🔥

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Save me little treat 🍰

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5 months

I think I crashed some party?

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6 months

If you were wondering, the reason I take and share so many photos of myself at work is because I want other women to be able to see themselves working and thriving in the industry. Even with limited visibility, women have ALWAYS made an impact in games.

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Arin Goldsmith

5 months

It’s December! Which means it’s a tough time for a lot of people (me included!) Here’s 10 small quests I give myself to feel a little better when things are not going good! 🧵

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Arin Goldsmith

1 year

Don't be afraid to apply to the gaming industry if you don't have experience. Outside perspectives are a great vehicle for evolution. A lack of experience can promise originality, fresh ideas, & the ability to see new avenues where more experienced minds see dead ends.

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9 months

I'm a very serious woman with a corporate job.

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10 months

Women in games: You are not placeholder. You earned your spot. You belong here.

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2 months

Happy birthday Hollow Knight 🪲🎉

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3 months

A certain out of context LinkedIn post is being used to discredit my love of games and accomplishments in the industry again, so I am bringing out 13 year old me’s very terrible Link costume. I spent my entire allowance and made it all myself. I’ve always loved games.

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2 months

In my GDC speaker era ✨

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5 months

Doing some personal goal setting for 2024 tonight! 🎉 Okay so what kind of content do you guys want to see from me??

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6 months

#BlizzCon Highlights 💙 - Hosting trivia in the Inclusion Nexus with @Qwik -Getting to do live coverage for the main Blizzard social channels -Giving away and trading 291 friendship bracelets -46,000 steps in two days

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1 year

If you want to get into games, do some ethical stalking on LinkedIn. Find people who have the job title you want. Look at their career trajectory, the jobs they had before, and the transferable skills they had in their previous positions. Use this to make a game plan for you.

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6 months

A dress! I don’t know how to do fit checks.

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6 months

Thank you to everyone who came to #BlizzLife trivia yesterday! 🥹 And a huge thank you to @Qwik for doing an AMAZING job as our Chief Swag Officer!

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1 year

This is what 9 months of working at Blizzard looks like in swag btw.

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11 months

11 months in and I’m still not out of the honey moon phase! 💜 Very grateful to love my job.

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24 days

Yo ho! 🏴‍☠️ #renfaire

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2 months

🏴‍☠️

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2 months

Blizzard girlies 💙💙 @ActuallyArcane @Darkladycosplay

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4 months

hello! ✨

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5 months

✨ Finance certification: get.

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4 months

A good hair day!!! !!!

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3 months

Rainy day! 🌧️

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6 months

Oh my god okay it’s happening

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6 months

POV: You read gaming content on LinkedIn. It was so great to meet THE Amir Satvat at #BlizzCon ☺️

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5 months

I'm going to Australia!! 🇦🇺 My first international speaking engagement!! 🥹 I'll be speaking on personal branding, navigating career changes, and more at the Esports & Gaming Summit happening in Melbourne April 26th and 27th!

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3 months

Please be kind, it's been a tough week.

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3 months

I am running out of room for hoodies.

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4 months

I made a Discord! 👀 I'll be posting about streams, content updates, AND also sharing games job listings and resources!

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She’s a ✨GDC Speaker✨

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2 months

Happy International Women’s Day!! 💜

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1 year

Women in gaming, let me remind you: You belong here. You are not a diversity hire. You are not here to fill a quota. You earned your place in this industry.

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6 months

Brought my team (and Farley) to campus for a tour today! #BlizzLife

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10 months

I've been chatting with recruiters throughout the gaming industry to provide transparency on why it's been a trend to see only Senior/Lead jobs open. I'm writing about it but I need everyone to promise to be level-headed and not take it out on the messenger, okay? Promise?

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2 months

Getting ready for the @thegamehers tonight! Rooting for my blizz girlies @Darkladycosplay @ActuallyArcane @noellemazurek 💙

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11 months

I did not expect to gain 600 followers overnight! 😳 Hello and thank you everyone!

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@ArinGoldsmith

Arin Goldsmith

1 year

Don't let the challenges of breaking into the gaming industry discourage you. It took me 6 applications over 4 years to even get a screener call from Blizzard. Keep trying, stay dedicated, and focus on improving yourself in the mean time.

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Did you know there’s A LOT of cool women in games?☺️💕🫶🏼 @noellemazurek @erinasimon @ashsvickey @WoWAdoree @Sunset_SC2 @hgeller30 @Silcris88 @JessDiPaola @jleetaylor77 @cappugccino @so_bewitching @Artemishowl_ @momoxmia @TalentBrandBri @Ilanimsaj @alkali_layke …

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2 months

I have run out of clever captions.

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3 months

everyone look at my new shelves!!!

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1 year

When looking for jobs, there will always be a candidate who started earlier, came from a bigger company, or went to a better school. …Who cares? Only YOU can bring what you bring to the table. Don’t stop & wait years for someone to give you permission to feel qualified.

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11 months

Ahhh I’m so close to 4k! 🥹 Thank you all for the support 🫶🏼

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10 months

🤘🔥 #diabloIV

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Arin Goldsmith

4 months

Officially in love with streaming 💙✨ New official stream schedule: Fridays - 6:00PM - 9:00 PM PT Saturdays - 2:00PM - 5:00PM PT Sundays - 2:00PM - 5:00PM PT See y'all today!!

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Arin Goldsmith

4 months

More Hollow Knight and career chats today at 2pm PT! Come!

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4 months

my streams are going great, thanks for asking.

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1 year

I'm an award-winning social media manager 🥹 Dedicating this to the thousands of people who called me a diversity hire.

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6 months

Had an awesome time meeting everyone at Lightbox! ✨ See y’all at BlizzCon!!!

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