For many graduating students, their biggest fear is not being able to get a job. Not only are you competing for jobs with established industry insiders, you’re also competing against your entire graduating class!
There aren’t enough jobs for everybody. If you don’t stand out from the crowd, you’ll be left behind. Here’s how you can differentiate yourself and be somebody those hiring managers can’t pass up.
As the art director in charge of hiring for a large 12-team game studio, Randy Briley has reviewed hundreds of online art portfolios and interviewed dozens of artists. We’re talking with him today to get some tips and advice for artists who are starting out their careers and trying to break into the game industry.
When you apply for a job, it’s common for the company to ask, “What are your salary requirements?” If this throws you for a loop, you’re not alone. It’s a hard question to answer. You don’t want to give a too-high number and scare them off, but you also don’t want to sell yourself short.
If you go through the interview process with an employer and end up receiving a job offer (yay you!), the salary they offer could be lower than what you asked for. Should you take the offer, or negotiate for more?
When you’re searching for a job in the video game industry, LinkedIn is a powerful tool for building your network. With over 450 million users, it’s by far the largest and most active professional social network on the planet. But there are some “unwritten rules” of LinkedIn etiquette, and you can end up embarrassing yourself if you aren’t thoughtful when you invite people to Connect. Stick to these 3 simple rules and you can’t go wrong.
If you’re like most people, interviewing for a job is a lot like visiting the dentist: You don’t look forward to it, it’s no fun while you’re there, and if things don’t go well, you’ll be feeling the pain long after you leave.
Job interviews may not be as physically painful as getting your teeth drilled, but let’s be honest — the emotional discomfort is real. After all, who in their right mind enjoys having a bunch of strangers grilling you on your skills and talents, while holding all the power to decide the fate of your career?
Fortunately, all the stress and heartburn will be totally worth it in the end, because interviewing is the very last hurdle before landing your dream job! That’s why it’s critical to understand the process — so you can plan, prepare, and perform your very best in every stage of interviewing. Read more »
The goal of a resume is to make you stand out from hundreds of other job candidates, so you can land an interview and ultimately get a job in the video game industry.
Don’t underestimate how important it is to write a good resume. This is your chance to make a great first impression on potential employers. Don’t blow it!