Get in the Game: Careers in the Game Industry (New Riders Games)

Get in the Game: Careers in the Game Industry (New Riders Games)
by Marc Mencher

Get in the Game: Careers in the Game Industry (New Riders Games)
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Author: Marc Mencher
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2002-10-07
ISBN: 0735713073
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: New Riders Games

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Book Review: Great Read
Summary: 5 Stars

I am a graduate advisor at Westwood College and I really enjoyed this book. Marc really knows what he is talking about and I have started recommending the book to students here at school who are looking for some guidance. While I agree with another reviewer, the resumes are all based on people with experience, if you actually read the whole book, Marc states that he does not recruit for new students or encourage them to use a recruiter. This book is designed for students and people who are looking to stay competitive in the dynamic gaming industry. Saying that Marc is just a head-hunter and doesn't know what he is talking about is also wrong, all you have to do is read his bio and the book. Well done Marc, thanks for taking the time to put this together!

Summary of Get in the Game: Careers in the Game Industry (New Riders Games)

Have you dreamed of obtaining a game industry job? Get in the Game will help you achieve this! This friendly guide shows you step-by-step how to prepare yourself for a game industry career. With insights from over a dozen industry experts, it's the only guide you will need for training yourself then finding a game industry job. Discover how to research, meet the right industry people, access the unadvertised job market, sell yourself, create the perfect demo, beat the competition, handle interviews, and negotiate a salary package. This book will show you how to tailor your job search, answer tough interview questions, transition into the game industry from other careers, hone essential resume writing skills and networking skills.

It's a crash course on everything you need to know about the game industry! You will learn about the following careers;

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