The GDC video is very interesting, thanks for the link, it even received its own thread by now. I have 2 questions. 1. How much does age affect the chances of a newcomer? 2. Do people who come form other industries even stand any realistic chance? Most jobs require education and or experience in the game industry even for…
@C86G Most businesses are bound by law to give you a fair salary relative to your experience and competition, but there are always instances in which protocol is not followed. Therefore it is up to you to be the keeper of your own survival, you have to find out what you need to live and make sure that at least that…
@Prime8, @Marks, @Hito, @Slipsius Absolutely the answer needs to be "Not at all", the only problem is: is it true in your studio? It is illegal to base your hiring decision on a candidate's age, it is about hiring the best person for the job. A studio needs to realize that a diverse workforce is a strong workforce,…
@PyrZern Anytime, I am glad that this thread is picking up. When companies put in "4 years experience required" you should actually read it as "work representative of 4 years experience" you have to polish your craft to the heights of the best people, at the level you're applying for, in the industry in order for you to…