This summer, I was lucky enough to get an internship working as QA at Hi-Rez Studios, an Atlanta based developer behind the MMO shooter Global Agenda. I admit that I was a bit nervous, as a few of my classmates didn’t see the job as the most… respected position. With responses ranging from “Playtesting intern? […]
I received an offer for a play testing position for a company not too far from my home. While it is unpaid, it is still a great opportunity to see the development process firsthand and develop connections and knowledge from industry professionals. It also means I can attend GDC without worrying about trying to find […]
So I ended today with a call to my fourth company. I was told that they prefer to handle such things over email, and that the HR rep “would be more than happy to take a look at my resume if I send it”. I got really excited, until I realized I’d procrastinated on putting […]
I was pretty nervous when I dialed the first company. I’ve applied for existing jobs before, but I’ve never inquired about working someplace that wasn’t necessarily looking for anyone. I received some helpful tips from a professor regarding how to approach people when inquiring about a job and setting up my personal website and resume, […]
http://www.gamedevmap.com/ A professor at my school introduced me to this website today, and I don’t honestly don’t know how I lived without it. A website with lists of developers, publishers, mobile game, and online developers all listed and organized by location? My research into companies to work at for a co-op has gotten a great […]
Somara Atkinson 