| What does this exactly entail? Well, before we | | | | - Game testers don't test games just to see if |
| get into the ups and downs of video game testing | | | | they are entertaining. |
| I think you need to know that this isn't quite the | | | | If you have zero experience a beta testing job is |
| dream job that you think it might be. If you want | | | | a great way to improve your resume. However, |
| to get a full time job as a video game tester you | | | | you need to know that beta testing normally |
| need to forget some of the things that you may | | | | does not pay anything. After going through a few |
| have seen at numerous websites. | | | | beta testing jobs you will have the credentials to |
| The following is a list of things that almost never | | | | convince a gaming company to give you a shot |
| happen when you get a full time game testing | | | | at a full time job. |
| job. | | | | The internet can be a great tool that can be used |
| - Testers don't get paid $80 an hour salaries for | | | | to your advantage. If you love gaming if would be |
| their work. | | | | in your favor to start your own gaming blog. It's |
| - Testers hired for full time work don't work | | | | free and you can use it for game reviews and to |
| from home. People working from home are | | | | offer tips to fellow gamers. Forums are another |
| almost always doing it for free. Home testers will | | | | great way to meet people in the video gaming |
| usually receive a free copy of the game that | | | | world. You can even place a link to your blog in |
| they are beta testing from home. | | | | your forum post to advertise your blog space. It |
| - Game testers don't get to make their own | | | | never hurts to build relationships in the market |
| work schedules. | | | | that your wanting to break into. |