| It's looks like video games are here to stay. What | | | | are usually available to anybody who wants them. |
| many people once called a fad back in the late | | | | On bigger titles like MMORPG's their could be ten's |
| 70's and early 80's is now an integrated part of | | | | of thousands of beta testers involved in the last |
| our lives. You now have multiple generations | | | | minute testing process. These positions almost |
| gaming and what used to be considered a "guy" | | | | never offer pay but you will have something to |
| thing now has more female gamers than ever. As | | | | place on your resume. You will also have access |
| the industry continues to explode the need for | | | | to some of the greatest titles before the general |
| additional employees to help put the games | | | | public does. |
| together continues to grow. This would help | | | | 2. Get your name out there- Start your website |
| explain the explosion of gaming job related sites | | | | or blog. Creating a blog will cost you nothing and |
| on the internet. | | | | you can use it for game reviews and to pass |
| Video game testing jobs seem to be some of | | | | gaming related news along to others. Video game |
| the most popular gaming jobs that you see online. | | | | related forums are another great way to get |
| Their are several reasons for this. | | | | involved in the gaming world. |
| - Many gaming companies are willing to hire | | | | 3. Attend gaming events and trade shows. Get |
| testers without a college degree. | | | | out there and meet people in the video gaming |
| - Die-hard gamers mistakenly envision testing as a | | | | industry. This is a great way to make contacts in |
| easy and fun way to earn money doing what | | | | the gaming world. Maybe you meet the owner of |
| they love. | | | | an up and coming game company and in the |
| - Their are websites that falsely promote testing | | | | future you make contact with that same person |
| as a glamorous job that pays big bucks for you | | | | again. |
| to test games while never leaving home. Game | | | | 4. Constructing your own MODS and levels with |
| testing jobs are real and if you really want one | | | | existing titles. Many PC titles offer the ability to |
| your going to need some experience to improve | | | | build your own levels to existing games. Taking |
| your chances. Here are some ways to improve | | | | the time to learn how to do this can look |
| your resume. | | | | awesome on your resume. It's not that difficult |
| 1. Open Beta Testing positions- These positions | | | | and can show that you have a creative mind. |