GICG050: How can I tell if a video game jobs website is a scam?
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...
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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 indust...
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GICG049: What are some demo ideas for my video game programming portfolio?
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...
GICG048: How does the video game industry adapt to new technologies?
This week's question is from Jesse, who asks "My biggest question is how does the game industry adapt to new technologies?" LINKS FROM THIS...
GICG047: Should I take a video game job I don’t want, just to get my foot in the door?
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 th...
GICG046: Will my job application be rejected by resume bots if I submitted a PDF file?
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...
GIG045: Special birthday episode!
Today is the 3rd birthday of GameIndustryCareerGuide.com, let's celebrate! LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE http://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/ca...
GICG044: How can I start my career as a video game industry recruiter?
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 want...
GICG043: Do I need to be a good writer to get a job testing video games?
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 sharin...
GICG042: What should I put into my video game programming portfolio?
This week's question is from Supreeth, who asks "Hey Jason! Supreeth here, we here in India appreciate all the information provided in you w...
GICG041: Do video game studios ever consider hiring entry-level job applicants?
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...
GICG040: "Land a Job as a Video Game Tester" book - Free Chapter
This week, I'm reading you a free chapter from my book, "Land a Job as a Video Game Tester." GET YOUR COPY Thanks for listening. If you like...
GICG039: Could being a video game designer eventually make me hate playing games?
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...
GICG038: If I land a game dev job in a new city, can I get help with moving costs?
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...
GICG037: Do video game programmers get to contribute to the game design?
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...
GICG036: Should I learn programming if I want to become a video game designer?
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 wo...
GICG035: What's the best laptop computer for video game design?
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? Wh...
GICG034: Do I need an art degree if I already have a strong game art portfolio?
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 vid...
GICG033: Which university is best for a degree in video game design?
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...
GICG032: What education is required to become a video game designer?
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 L...
GICG031: What are the downsides of a job as a video game programmer?
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...