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5 games industry job interview tips

Lots of people ask questions about getting a job in the games industry – just look at the wiki for example – so I thought I’d pull together a list of top tips for the interview. Most of these as it turns out apply to any job interview.

  • Be on time for the interview – actually be a little early. This is pretty obvious, but there is a reason – you will more often than not be asked to take a seat in a area where you can observe the environment for a few minutes.
  • Wear something suitable – try to find out what sort of clothing most people that work in that company wear, and then wear something similar but smart. This will say “I’d fit in with you people, but I’ve made an effort’
  • Research the company and their games – how long have they been around, how many games have they made, how well did the last game sell and how were the reviews for it. Look for interviews and features on them on the internet. Be able to show that you have some knowledge.
  • Play their last game! Be able to say what you did and didn’t like about it, and don’t be afraid to be critical of some areas to show that you have your own opinions. You will often be asked questions about the last game, and trust me, if you try to bullshit this you will look stupid.
  • Ask questions. Be prepared with a list, and ask relevant ones. Don not be afraid to ask what the benefits are – what the pension scheme is like, are there bonuses, does the company provide private healthcare, are their training courses.

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    August 18th, 2006 at 12:25 pm

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  2. Josh Maher Says:
    August 18th, 2006 at 1:33 pm

    Good list that holds true for more then the game industry

    http://joshmaher.wordpress.com/2006/08/14/top-ten-reasons-you-should-not-blog/

  3. MamaDuck Says:
    August 18th, 2006 at 2:14 pm

    I agree with Josh, this list is mostly relevant to any job interview, excellent! Our list is up if you’d like to look… have a great day!

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