Pursuing a career in the games industry can be a daunting prospect for aspiring developers. Applying for a job in the first place and knowing how to go about it properly is a huge hurdle in itself. In this article, producer Nik Pantis shares their experience and advice as a recruiter, running through some important do’s and don’ts when it comes to resumes, portfolios, cover letters, and the kinds of games jobs you apply for.
Ideally, you’re looking to improve the way you apply for games jobs, whether you’re actively applying now, or just want to keep your documents up to date and polished as heck. Some of this advice is targeted to the entry-level folks in our industry, but we could all stand to have a bit of a refresher on this stuff, because times change and so does what studios look for in an application.
