Tips for getting through to Studios

[SeiaDoon]

Ryan does your school have a career guidance department? Most colleges and trade schools do. Anyway maybe go to them for some general advice on professionalism and job search etiquette. They can be a great resource for young people just learning about the job market.

[ryan.george]

I'm not sure if they offer career guidance as much as internship placement (which, unfortunately for our location it's hard to snag up game design internships) and a portfolio center. However, that being said, in light of all this I've scheduled to go to portfolio center tomorrow to have them help me out with a website and I'll pick their brains about this matter regardless.

Good idea!

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ryan.george

[Adrir]

Unfortunately some game development companies are notoriously slow when it comes to job applications. When I was looking for a work placement several companies responded to my CV/application many months later after I had already started another job. Sometimes companies will keep your application on record just in case there is a similar opening later.

The only exception to the unwritten rules of ettiquete that I'm aware of is in the case of an online application (or email). Unless you already have a reply letting you know that they have received your application, it's fine to make a phone call to check. Beyond that, all you can do is wait.