Taking chances with Job applications.

Spiffy · May 2014

Let's say I applied for a job and received an email back asking me to read a set of requirements and expectations for the job

Let's say one of those expectations was at least previous 1 title released or at least 1 full conversion Mod released

If I accept the conditions the applications process continues

Problem is, I don't have any titles under my belt but I feel I'm at a level where I can move into the industry.

I'm thinking there might be an art test further down the road
Do I go for it despite my lack of studio experience?, If so will I get shut out because of this?

Neox · May 2014

would be easier to decide if your impression of yourself is the same as it would be to them if your portfolio would work

Xoliul · May 2014

Looks like you do characters. I don't think you'll have any luck finding an entry position for that, especially outside of australia.

Baj Singh · May 2014

We recently had positions open for junior/intern character artists. Think those are all filled now though.

slosh · May 2014

I think you should always try to be honest. If they catch you in a lie, you can be damn sure that will tarnish your chances there and possibly other studios in the future. If your portfolio is good, something will happen for you. Also, if you say you have a title under your belt (when you don't) how will you answer the question "what studio did you work for?" There is no good way to lie through that kind of questioning.

RobeOmega · May 2014

I have heard a lot about the job requirements being there to filter out less confident candidates.

Although with the experience thing that sometimes is wanted by them because although you may produce good art the question is for them. Can you produce it to the specs? Is it workable I.e no errors, can work fully in the game without any problems or fixing up ect.

Spoon · May 2014

slosh wrote: »

I think you should always try to be honest. If they catch you in a lie, you can be damn sure that will tarnish your chances there and possibly other studios in the future. If your portfolio is good, something will happen for you. Also, if you say you have a title under your belt (when you don't) how will you answer the question "what studio did you work for?" There is no good way to lie through that kind of questioning.

+1
Im all for 100% transparency and honesty.

Spiffy · May 2014

My plan was never to lie about my experience, just wasn't sure if replying without the studio experience would seem juvenile or risky.

Either way, I replied, there's an art test. wish me luck.

ZombieWells · May 2014

job requirements are just a lay out for the ideal candidate, usually perpetuated by HR, (more or less corporate paper work nonsense). Most folks won't fulfill all the requirements, and some of them are quite frankly, fantastical in nature. It's portfolio, experience/shipped titles, years in. Mostly portfolio to get in... the rest is for management positions later on etc. So don't worry about applying for jobs...

he is a link to your portfolio http://mattgiblin.com/

good luck with the test!