I was just wondering if anyone has any advice on how to 1 up the competition when applying for a QA position. Since I'm still a student and learning all the cool art stuff, I figure why not try to get a QA position to earn some industry experience? What say you?
Gamasutra! of course, why didn't I think of that. Just listened to one of their podcasts about gaming education. Intersting stuff. Leech: I'm goin to school to learn about the process of making games, not just "game art". I think a QA position would give me a better understanding of how everything works within a company…
It depends on the company, especially how big the company is. Smaller companies will defiantly try to find the cream of the crop out of people who apply. Play the companies games...be familiar with them. Be a team player...your going to be communicating with your fellow employees a lot. Larger companies....at least some of…
I am currently working in a QA position. I'd have to say confidence and professionalism got me the job...and overall, just a good attitude (which coming from me, is surprising :P). I applied twice. The first time I wasn't really trying hard. Didn't hear anything back. The second time, I had help from friends in polishing…