Breaking into the Gaming Industry: Expert Guides for Launching Your Career

Over the next two weeks, GamesIndustry.biz will delve into the world of video game careers, exploring the best ways to get started in the industry as part of our Get into Games series. The GamesIndustry.biz Academy has been providing valuable insights and advice on various aspects of the gaming industry for several years, and continues to offer expert guidance on its website and dedicated Working in Games feed. For this series, we have curated some of the most informative guides on finding employment, increasing your chances of success when applying, and previewing our in-depth jobs guides. You can also search for current job openings worldwide on our jobs board at jobs.gamesindustry.biz. Tips for effective networking and building a professional contact list Games industry experts share their advice on making a great first impression at networking events Brenda Romero's advice on building a personal brand The award-winning industry legend offers students guidance on establishing and growing their reputation before entering the industry From student to professional: Advice for a successful transition Fundamentally Games' Emelie Edholm provides tips for students and graduates building a career in the gaming sector Strategies for international and healthy networking Code Coven explains how to build, nurture, and maintain professional relationships Mike Bithell: Lessons learned in the gaming industry The acclaimed indie developer shares six key lessons that can help aspiring developers succeed in the industry Improving your CV for a careers fair Developers, publishers, and other experts offer advice on enhancing your job prospects Crafting a successful job application in the gaming industry Amiqus' Will Hudson provides a recruiter's perspective on the best approach to applying for a role Succeeding in a games industry job interview Amiqus' Louise Wardale shares tips on preparing for an interview Tips for a successful interview in the gaming sector Splash Damage's Jason Tzaidas discusses the dos and don'ts of interviewing for an engineering position Avoiding common job interview mistakes The gaming industry shares stories of job interview successes and failures Creating a standout resume, portfolio, and job application The GamesIndustry.biz Academy offers tips on overcoming the initial barriers to landing your dream job Building a QA portfolio Dan Ahern provides advice on demonstrating your testing and reporting skills when applying for QA roles Below is a selection from our series of guides on getting a job in the gaming industry, covering some of the most sought-after roles in programming, design, art, voice acting, testing, journalism, PR, marketing, and more. You can find the full series on this handy hub page. Each guide explores the role, required skills, and expert advice from industry professionals. How to get a job as a game programmer The GamesIndustry.biz Academy explores the paths to becoming a game programmer How to get a job as a game producer The GamesIndustry.biz Academy examines the various routes to working in video game production How to get a job as a games writer The GamesIndustry.biz Academy looks at how to get a job writing for video games Securing your next voice acting role Unlock Audio's Bonnie Bogovich shares tips on increasing your chances of getting a voice acting job Ali A's advice for content creators The YouTuber shares advice on getting started, prioritizing platforms, and recognizing your worth Becoming a communications leader in the gaming industry Jagex communications director Rich Eddy provides an overview of the various comms and editorial roles available How to get a job as a creative director The GamesIndustry.biz Academy offers advice on landing one of the most influential roles in game development Breaking down barriers for underrepresented groups Industry workers from minority backgrounds share advice on how companies can help more people enter the gaming industry Overcoming imposter syndrome Media Molecule's senior game designer Eilidh MacLeod shares advice on overcoming self-doubt and valuing your achievements An introduction to video game production Media Molecule's Steven Taarland explains the role of a producer and the importance of prioritization, trust, and adaptability Becoming a voice actor in games Voice actor and coach JD Kelly offers practical advice for those who want to get into voice acting Landing your dream job in game art Media Molecule 2D artist Sinéad Oram shares tips on scoring a role in this field Getting into the gaming industry without making games From marketing to funding and community management, there are many roles and careers alongside direct development positions Technical art roles: What they are and how to get one A panel of experts from Radical Forge discusses the potential routes into this discipline and how to improve your chances of landing a role Navigating neurodiversity in the gaming industry A panel explores how neurodiverse people can succeed in their gaming careers and what support employers should offer Everything you need to know about applying for your first job in game development XR Games' Andy Driver shares his dos and don'ts for kicking off your career