Eric already put the wiki link here, but I wanted to point out two threads that have tons of info similar to what you asked: What has the games industry been like for you? Getting into the Game Industry (Inspiration of a different kind)
Hello, I am a student studying Game Design and am in need of those with experience in the creative industry. Why are you successful? Seems like a simple question but usually there is a lot more to it than "Just do A and then do B" and I would like to know your personal experiences. How did you start out? What inspired your…
I think a lot of us got into the industry with equal parts luck, determination, and networking. There is often a "right time/right place" aspect to landing your first industry job. Q: How did you start out? A: Attended art school. Utilized my time at college by spending nearly every day (open-close) at the campus, working…