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Started by Madgap Jun 28, 2004 at 2:34 PM 8 replies 1.9k views

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Jun 28, 2004 at 2:34 PM

Greetings, my name is Robert Kingsley, and I am looking for a job as a game programmer. I'm a recent college graduate, and I'm currently trying to break into the industry. You can find a demo of my work at http://www.umich.edu/~rkingsle and would appreciate it if you would take a look. I welcome any critiques and advice. The game I'm working on currently is called Aftermath. It's a Star Control 2 fan project that I've been working on for awhile now, although it is not yet complete. What do you guys think? Is it good enough to get me a job? Could I be marketing myself better? Thanks, Robert madgap@comcast.net [Edited by - Madgap on June 28, 2004 6:58:48 PM]

BobV

Jun 29, 2004 at 12:42 PM

I certainly hope you find a job. StarCon2 is my favorite game of all time as well. Though KOTOR comes in a close second...

Are you looking at any place in particular? There are quite a few Studio's with ads out.

Madgap

Jun 29, 2004 at 1:37 PM

I'll take a job anywhere, but I think I would prefer California. I've sent a number of resumes out, but I haven't gotten a single response. :( Also, it seems that the vast majority of job posting require at least one published title.

pinacolada

Jun 29, 2004 at 3:49 PM

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Original post by Madgap
I'll take a job anywhere, but I think I would prefer California. I've sent a number of resumes out, but I haven't gotten a single response. :( Also, it seems that the vast majority of job posting require at least one published title.

They just say that to cull the number of unqualified responses they get. If you have enough experience working on indie projects, but no "published" titles, then they will totally consider you.

Odoacer

Jul 8, 2004 at 2:26 AM

If Aftermath is large enough in scope and you release it on the 'net, then I suppose you could call it a 'published' game. It's something to put on your demo disc at least.

Obscure

Jul 8, 2004 at 5:14 AM

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Original post by Madgap
I'll take a job anywhere, but I think I would prefer California. I've sent a number of resumes out, but I haven't gotten a single response. :( Also, it seems that the vast majority of job posting require at least one published title.

If you are applying for these jobs then you wont get a reply as you are not qualified. When they say "published game" they mean it. You need to apply for entry level positions if you want to have a chance. Unfortunately there are a lot less of those because companies prefer to hire experienced staff.

In addition to a good portfolio you also need a good resume. Check out Tom Sloper's web site www.sloperama.com/advice.html for advice on getting into the industry.

d000hg

Jul 8, 2004 at 6:45 AM

I don't think it's quite that black and white. Certainly if they have loads of applicants and the first thing they notice on your resume is you just graduated then

delete your_job_chance;

However in your situation I would try and make them see your demo first, or focus on it. If you can do it your aim is to make them think you're worth a shot and let you interview.

Oh, and I didn't download the demo but the shots look good and your game description is well-written which shows you can communicate which is always good in a nerd! Good luck.

knowledge

Jul 8, 2004 at 6:57 AM

Your game looks great! My only critique is that you may want to place your general game info above your technical specifications on the "about aftermath" page. For a person like me who has no prior knowledge of star control, it takes a while to get up to speed about what exactly you're trying to do. Maybe explain what kind of game star control is, and what exactly aftermath is in relation to star control. Just my two cents.

Doom3Coder

Jul 8, 2004 at 7:05 AM

How about checking out the job section on gamedev.net? :)

quack

Jul 14, 2004 at 11:29 PM

i'd spruce up your resume and focus on what you did working on in groups. lot's of people have programming skills, the focus is on getting work done on a team. Try showing more completed projects on your resume and industry buzz words vs programming teams 'ie multi threaded'. most likeley someone who knows nothing about programming is going to look at your resume so you have to cater it for them. if you work hard at your goal you'll get it.

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