Game Development Essentials

Written in a non-technical manner, <strong>Game Development Essentials</strong>: Game Industry Career Guide is a valuable asset for anyone looking for a job, no... » 

Written in a non-technical manner, Game Development Essentials: Game Industry Career Guide is a valuable asset for anyone looking for a job, not only in the game industry but also in any field requiring technical expertise and creative talent.Insightful discussion of skills needed by game companies for various roles on development teams. Clear and precise information about organizing a résumé, writing cover letters, developing references, and building a portfolio of sample work. Guide to telephone and phone interviews with sample questions to ask, and also what applicants should know about companies they apply to. Practical advice on dealing with multiple job offers, accepting a job, reviewing acceptance letters, understanding non-compete clauses, and surviving the first weeks at a new company. Helpful suggestions on changing roles on a game team and looking for job opportunities outside the game industry. «