So you want to work in the Games Industry?

[ZX7R]

Here's a list of Job Agencies and Games Companies.

If you're serious about getting a 'foot in the door' then you should have some luck with one of the below.

MCV Jobs Listing
http://www.mcvuk.com/jobs.php

Gamesindustry.biz Jobs Listing
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/jobs.php

Aardvark Swift Agency
http://www.aswift.com/

Datascope Agency
http://www.datascope.co.uk


Codemasters
http://www.thenewbreed.info

SEGA Europe
http://www.sega-europe.com/en/Jobs.htm

SCEE
http://www.scee.com/about/jobs.jhtml

Rockstar Games
http://www.rockstargames.com/jobs_hdr.html

just to add..

If you want any personal advice about getting a job in this rather cool industry, I'd be happy to offer it.

[eggchaser]

cheers dude v useful, stilll no work but helpfull

[L4yer Cak3]

I was hoping to go in to the games industry quite awhile ago how ever I couldnt find any college courses which used 3D Studio Max.

I did try applying at Lionhead Studios as part of my work experience but they were to busy at the time working on black & white.

So I decided to work as an IT technician instead.

[ZX7R]

that's cool as long as you're happy. and remember games companies have IT departments too.

Regarding the agencies, if you do submit your CV to them, make sure you call them on a regular basis. Keep them on their toes, ring them every other day for updates. Don't fall for the "We'll call you as soon as something comes up". You'll just be another name in the pile of CVs on their desk. At least if you keep phoning them, in a polite manner, they will soon remember you and want to get you out of their hair asap!

[ZX7R]

Edge's online guide on getting into the industry:

http://www.edge-online.co.uk/archive...s_get_into.php

[Nikki]

after a request by few members via pm, iv looked into the I.T. industry for programming related jobs.

http://www.datascope.co.uk/jobs_games_programmers.html - progammer

http://www.ukworksearch.com/jobs/mob...es/programmer/ -
mobile phone games programming (some)

http://www.blitzgames.com/careers/ use the menu on the left to select your specific criteria

i will also post up jobs related in different areas to be more effcient

nik

[Nikki]

The Basics:
1. Know your games - A lot of the questions in my interview with Raven were
about games. What were the last three games you played? What's your favorite game?
How long have you been playing games? What's the worst game you've ever played?
It was a far cry from any job interview I'd ever had before, but unlike the previous
ones, there was no way I could have BS'ed my way out of this one. I had to know
my stuff.

2. Love games - It sounds silly, but most game company job listings say,
"Qualified individual must play and love games. You can't make them if you don't
love them." It's true, too. Game development takes a lot of time and energy and
if you don't love what you do, you won't be very effective in doing it.

3. Showcase your skills and background - I couldn't go into my interview and
call myself a game developer. But what I could do was play on the fact that I had
management experience, a college education, an extensive video game and pen and
paper game background and the ability to work in a team environment. I also showed
the ability to work creatively and with structure as well as the ability to meet
deadlines. Most of all, though, I had luck. What do I mean by luck? Well, I had
Number 4 going for me:

4. Know someone in the game industry - I have to be honest with you: It really
helps to know someone in the games industry. I know that if I'd walked in off the
street and didn't know Eric and a few other people, odds are Raven wouldn't have
hired me. Game companies get thousands of job inquiries a year and it's a lot easier
to hire someone they know than it is to hire someone they've never met. This reduces
the risk of breaking team chemistry and it gives the higher ups a lot more insight
into a person than any two or three-hour interview session can.

5. Get Your Start In The Q/A Department - Most large game companies and publishers
have a Quality Assurance (Q/A) department that tests games and reports bugs to Q/A leads.
Can you think of a better way to get your start than to get paid to play games? From
personal experience, I've seen Q/A testers get promoted to Q/A leads and then move on
to become developers and/or producers for the company they work for.

6. Get your foot in the door - Along the same lines as the Q/A route, getting a
job in a company's mail room or as an administrative assistant or tech support guy
can help you get in the door, make some friends and earn you first hand experience
in seeing how the company runs. If you make the right friends and learn the right
things, you're one step closer to that development job.


http://www2.ravensoft.com/getajob.htm More information on here as the list carries on. Thought it would be useful if wanting to get a scope on jobs within this sector.

nik

[Nikki]

http://www.creativepersonnel.co.uk/

This is a games agency, use the search function on the left menu to search for work area, once you have chosen what type of sector you wish to browse.

nik