Podcasts by Game Industry Career Guide Podcast
Professional advice, information and inspiration on getting a job making video games.
I’m Jason, your career mentor at Game Industry Career Guide. I’ve spent over 15 years in the game industry, doing lots of different jobs: QA Tester, 3D Modeler, Game Designer, Lead Programmer, Studio Technical Director, Director of Studio Operations, and General Purpose Entrepreneur. (Whew!)
I’ve got years of experience hiring and managing game people from many backgrounds. I’ve also written for industry magazines and spoken at international industry events, and worked with top game dev universities.
Now I’m pouring all my industry experience into this Career Guide, to help you start and build your own career making video games.
Learn more at www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.com
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GICG050: How can I tell if a video game jobs website is a scam? from 2016-06-21T05:04:32
This week's question is from Bryan, who asks "Where can I find reviews for this business site and is this a legit website that I will not be scammed by?"
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GICG049: What are some demo ideas for my video game programming portfolio? from 2016-06-14T04:40:08
This week's question is from Max, who asks "Hello, I don’t miss an episode of your podcast ever since the first one. I have a question: What are some specific examples of demos you could prepare fo...
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GICG048: How does the video game industry adapt to new technologies? from 2016-06-06T02:53:11
This week's question is from Jesse, who asks "My biggest question is how does the game industry adapt to new technologies?"
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GICG047: Should I take a video game job I don’t want, just to get my foot in the door? from 2016-05-23T05:12:34
This week's question is from Indigo, who asks "I have a question about taking a job in a position you don’t want just to get your foot in the door. I’ve had many teachers and other people tell me t...
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GICG046: Will my job application be rejected by resume bots if I submitted a PDF file? from 2016-05-16T03:33:35
This week's question is from Travis, who asks "I am a recent computer science graduate. I applied for a tester job at Ubisoft and, following your advice, I submitted everything as a PDF file. But I...
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GIG045: Special birthday episode! from 2016-05-09T05:28:51
Today is the 3rd birthday of GameIndustryCareerGuide.com, let's celebrate!
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GICG044: How can I start my career as a video game industry recruiter? from 2016-05-01T23:43:50
This week's question is from Ashely, who says "My name is Ashely and I am a recruiter that is new to the Video Game recruiting world. I wanted to combine what I do with one of my favorite hobbies w...
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GICG043: Do I need to be a good writer to get a job testing video games? from 2016-04-25T04:45:21
This week's question is from Dillon, who asks "I am really interested in becoming a video game tester! I really like finding bugs and sharing about it to my friends. The only problem is I'm not a g...
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GICG042: What should I put into my video game programming portfolio? from 2016-04-18T03:12
This week's question is from Supreeth, who asks "Hey Jason! Supreeth here, we here in India appreciate all the information provided in you website and I'm a huge fan of your podcast :). So, I would...
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GICG041: Do video game studios ever consider hiring entry-level job applicants? from 2016-04-04T04:24:44
This week's question is from Taylor, who asks "I am incredibly committed to my craft and improving at it, yet I am under the impression that when I apply for jobs, along with my application there m...
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GICG040: "Land a Job as a Video Game Tester" book - Free Chapter from 2016-03-28T03:53:28
This week, I'm reading you a free chapter from my book, "Land a Job as a Video Game Tester."
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GICG039: Could being a video game designer eventually make me hate playing games? from 2016-03-21T04:51:48
This week's question is from Anthony, who asks "One concern I have is, what if being a game designer makes me hate gaming? A friend of mine said that he has talked to developers and they have told ...
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GICG038: If I land a game dev job in a new city, can I get help with moving costs? from 2016-03-14T00:44:55
This week's question is from Kit, who asks "I live in a state where there is no real game development work around, which puts me in a pickle because when I graduate I will have a degree but nowhere...
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GICG037: Do video game programmers get to contribute to the game design? from 2016-03-07T06:02:49
This week's question is from Derek, who asks "I’m interested in both game programming and general game design, my talents lying mostly with programming. Do game programmers often get much input in ...
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GICG036: Should I learn programming if I want to become a video game designer? from 2016-02-29T06:01:40
This week's question is from Dylan, who asks "I want to use Game Designer as a career path and I was wondering if being a game programmer would help with that?"
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GICG035: What's the best laptop computer for video game design? from 2016-02-22T05:46:02
This week's question is from Danielle, who asks "I'm looking to go into Game Design. Do you have a suggestion for the best laptop to use? What are some of the requirements a Game Designer would wan...
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GICG034: Do I need an art degree if I already have a strong game art portfolio? from 2016-02-15T06:15:22
This week's question is from Mihai, who asks "I have a question regarding game art colleges. I've watched Marc Brunet and other artist's videos and they strongly advised us not to attend any colleg...
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GICG033: Which university is best for a degree in video game design? from 2016-02-08T06:37:20
This week's question is from Andrew, who asks "Hello, I’m in 8th grade and I was wondering if USC was a good school to go to for video game design. I have heard good things about it."
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GICG032: What education is required to become a video game designer? from 2016-02-01T05:43:45
This week's question is from Robert, who asks "I’m in high school and I was wanting to know how long you have to be in college to become a Lead Game Designer. So I was wondering if you could give m...
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GICG031: What are the downsides of a job as a video game programmer? from 2016-01-25T06:31:58
This week's question is from Hy, who asks "I am good in math, I love coding, and I have a strong passion for gaming. So I think being a game programmer fits the best for me. I want to know what are...
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GICG030: What skills are required to get a job as a video game tester? from 2016-01-18T04:25:42
This week's question is from Blake, who asks "I want to become a game tester, but I am not sure if I have the right qualifications. So I was wondering, are there any special requirements for doing ...
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GICG029: How can I get a job as a video game translator or localizer? from 2016-01-11T02:11:43
This week's question is from Paulo, who asks "In terms of the gaming industry, the topic that matters to me the most is video game localization. I'm a Brazilian translator and I would love to trans...
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GICG028: Is it better to be a freelancer or an employee in the video game industry? from 2016-01-04T05:17:36
This week's question is from Mihai, who asks "Is it better to be a freelancer or an employee in the game industry? I've read some articles about this but they didn't offer me enough information to ...
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GICG027: How can I start my career in video game audio? from 2015-12-21T03:37:59
This week's question is from Ramo, who asks "I am currently an airman in the navy, but when I get out I would like to fulfill my dream of becoming a sound producer for a video game company. I would...
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GICG026: Can I sell my original game story to a video game studio? from 2015-12-14T05:03:44
This week's question is from Josh J., who asks "I have only recently started learning how to code games, I'm starting with Game Maker Studio. However, I know I'm not ready to put the ideas I have i...
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GICG025: Which factors will affect my salary level at a video game job? from 2015-12-07T01:49:43
This week's question is from John Paul, who asks: "I was wondering a few things. 1: Do you get paid more for being at a company, say 10 years versus 2 or 3? And 2: If you work for a bigger company ...
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GICG024: How can I write an effective resume for a job in video games? from 2015-11-22T23:46:47
This week's question is from Gabor G., who asks: "I found a lot of useful information about game testing in this post. And now all I need is a CV or Resume. And that is the part where I need a litt...
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GICG023: What are the downsides of a job testing video games? from 2015-11-16T02:02:48
This week's question is from Ahkanu, who asks "I've come upon a lot of upsetting articles about the game testing jobs that are out there. They state how badly people get treated at work, are shown ...
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GICG022: What should I do to prepare for my phone interview with a video game studio? from 2015-11-08T22:08:51
This week's question is from Eziel D., who asks "I had to take a test to get a job as a game tester for one of the famous game developers. Currently I’m waiting for a call for an interview. I want ...
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GICG021: What's the best way to learn video game programming while I'm in high school? from 2015-11-02T00:34:38
This week's question is from Joseph F., who asks "I'm a high school student considering a career in game programming or design. I'm trying to learn C++ on my own with no background knowledge of pro...
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GICG020: How can I get my first game job when video game companies require prior experience? from 2015-10-26T03:01:37
Today's question is from Matthew, who asks, "I was looking into trying to get a job as a QA tester but all companies require years of previous experience. How do I get experience if no one will hir...
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GICG019: I can't get hired at a new video game job, what am I doing wrong? from 2015-10-18T22:35:37
Today's question is from Paul N., who asks, "I was working full time for a small game company, but they closed and I was laid off. I've been looking for a new job ever since, but it's been 18 month...
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GICG018: What is a typical day in the life of a video game developer? from 2015-10-11T19:57:04
Today's question is from Mpho S., who asks, "The main thing I'm worried about when it comes to considering a career in gaming, is wondering what a day to day cycle looks like. What is a typical day...
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GICG017: How can I move to the USA to get a job in video game development? from 2015-10-05T01:33:49
Today's question is from Samantha, who asks, "My husband is studying to become an Art and Animator in the game industry. We live in England, but realistically we would like to move to the US in 3 t...
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GICG016: What does a video game writer do, and how can I start in that career? from 2015-09-28T04:44:21
Today's question is from Lance, who asks, What does a video game writer do, and how can I start in that career?
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GICG015: Which video game job pays the most, and what education is required? from 2015-09-20T16:30:49
Today's question is from Mark O., who asks, Which video game job pays the most, and what education is required?
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GICG014: Is it difficult to get a job at a video game company? from 2015-09-14T01:47:11
Today's question is from Shravan, who asks, Is it difficult to get a job at a video game company?
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GICG013: How can I get an internship at a video game development studio? from 2015-09-08T01:21:10
Today's question is from John, who wants to know, How can I get an internship at a video game development studio?
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http://www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.com/jobs
GICG012: Can I get a job testing games while I go to school to learn video game development? from 2015-08-06T13:52:09
Today's question is from Arun, who wants to know, Is it possible to do game testing as a part time job while learning programming languages and securing a degree?
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GICG011: What are the best job websites to post my video game resume or CV? from 2015-07-11T04:36:20
Today's question is from Mark H., who asks "What are the best job websites to post my video game resume or CV?"
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GICG010: How can I stay healthy while spending all day at a computer making video games? from 2015-06-23T14:26:22
Today's question is from Grzegorz N., who wants to know, how can a video game developer stay healthy, while working all day in front of a computer?
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GICG 009: How can I change my career and become a video game developer instead? from 2015-06-10T13:16:56
Today's question is from Justin, who wants to know how he could change careers and become a professional video game developer instead?
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GICG 008: Should I drop out of college and learn to make games on my own? from 2015-05-27T04:59:05
Today's question is from John, his son is wondering if he should drop out of college and learn to make games on his own?
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GICG 007: Do I need a college degree to become a video game tester? from 2015-05-08T04:24:36
Today's question comes from Sabrina M., who’s wondering whether she needs a college degree to become a video game tester?
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GICG 006: Would a computer science degree be helpful for a career making video games? from 2015-05-04T02:36:06
Today's question is from Chris B., who’s wondering whether a computer science degree would be helpful to a video game design career, or in the video game industry in general?
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GICG 005: Should I move to a big city to start my career in video games? from 2015-04-13T05:38:08
Today's question is from Julie, who wants to know whether she should relocate to a different city to look for higher-paying game jobs?
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GICG 004: What are the different job occupations in the video game industry? from 2015-04-05T02:03:01
Today's question is from Dennis, who wants to know what are the all the different job occupations in the video game industry?
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GICG 003: Does the video game industry have a terrible work life balance? from 2015-03-25T15:23:10
Today's question is from Gena, who wants to know whether the work life balance in the video game industry is as bad as she's heard it is?
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GICG 002: How can I get a job testing video games from home? from 2015-03-20T00:00
Today's question is from Autrey, who wants to know how she can get a job testing video games from home, but also avoid getting ripped off by a game testing scam?
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GICG 001: How can I learn video game design, but also game art and programming? from 2015-03-13T00:00
Today's question is from Michael, who wants to be a video game designer/programmer/artist... if that's even possible?
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