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Mike Hawkyard is the boss at www.amuzo.com and has real influence and experience when it comes to gaming. Amuzo has worked with world class brands such as the BBC, LEGO, Disney and Warner Bros. to highlight the power of games as part of a company’s marketing strategy. They develop games specifically to market a brand, product or company message in a dynamic, innovative and cost effective way that delivers measurable results. Here is what we asked him! 1. There are so many young people that would love a career in the gaming industry - tell us how you did it and how things all started for you.. 2. How did you do at school and what lessons influenced you the most? 3. You have a huge collection of games working with brands such as LEGO - how do you approach such large companies and what gave you the upper hand over other agencies? 4. What type of employment roles are there in the gaming industry? 5. What advice would you give to anyone who wants to work in your industry? 6. How important is a CV to you and what are the mistakes people make? 7. What do you look for in a new employee? 8. There are millions of gamers that would love to work within the industry - how can you make money out of gaming from your bedroom? 9. Your industry is hugely influenced by changes in technology - how do you keep up with this constant growth? 10. What do you do outside of work that helps you stay creative? 11. Did you have a mentor and how important is it to have someone to look up to in business? 12. What's the hardest thing you have faced in getting where you are? 13. If you could have worked on any game in the world what would it be and why? 14. I've heard that being successful is a mindset - what kind of attitude helps in achieving your dreams? 15. What's next for you guys? 16. Where can people find out more about your company and what is the best way to find out if there are opportunities to work for you? To find out more about Boss:Talks check out www.bosstalks.co.uk or download our free App!!