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<!--Generated by Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com) on Sun, 26 May 2013 05:33:24 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Make Games | Careers in Gaming</title><subtitle>Make Games | Careers in Gaming</subtitle><id>http://www.ineedtomakegames.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-gaming/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.ineedtomakegames.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-gaming/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.ineedtomakegames.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-gaming/atom.xml"/><updated>2012-04-14T16:27:53Z</updated><generator uri="http://five.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Step 8: Keys to Continued Success</title><id>http://www.ineedtomakegames.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-gaming/2012/2/19/step-8-keys-to-continued-success.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.ineedtomakegames.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-gaming/2012/2/19/step-8-keys-to-continued-success.html"/><author><name>Destin Bales</name></author><published>2012-02-19T18:14:01Z</published><updated>2012-02-19T18:14:01Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Congratulations, you are now working in the games industry however now is not the time to be complacent.  Chances are you have far-reaching aspirations that you've only just begun to achieve.  Outlined below are keys to being successful over the long term.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Step 7: Finding Your First GameDev Job</title><id>http://www.ineedtomakegames.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-gaming/2012/2/19/step-7-finding-your-first-gamedev-job.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.ineedtomakegames.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-gaming/2012/2/19/step-7-finding-your-first-gamedev-job.html"/><author><name>Destin Bales</name></author><published>2012-02-19T18:13:16Z</published><updated>2012-02-19T18:13:16Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The time has come to go after your dream!  This article discusses both traditional and non-traditional ways to be noticed and get your foot in the door.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Step 6: Resume and Online Portfolio</title><id>http://www.ineedtomakegames.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-gaming/2012/2/19/step-6-resume-and-online-portfolio.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.ineedtomakegames.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-gaming/2012/2/19/step-6-resume-and-online-portfolio.html"/><author><name>Destin Bales</name></author><published>2012-02-19T18:12:47Z</published><updated>2012-02-19T18:12:47Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[It's almost time to go after your dream.  Be prepared by creating an appropriate resume and online portfolio.  Let's discuss how.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Step 5: Education</title><id>http://www.ineedtomakegames.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-gaming/2012/2/19/step-5-education.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.ineedtomakegames.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-gaming/2012/2/19/step-5-education.html"/><author><name>Destin Bales</name></author><published>2012-02-19T18:12:38Z</published><updated>2012-02-19T18:12:38Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Here we share our advice on education as it relates to game development.  Whether you are a grade school student preparing for college, or a working adult who lacks the time to earn a degree, we discuss a variety of options available to you.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Step 4: Build Hands-On Experience</title><id>http://www.ineedtomakegames.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-gaming/2012/2/19/step-4-build-hands-on-experience.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.ineedtomakegames.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-gaming/2012/2/19/step-4-build-hands-on-experience.html"/><author><name>Destin Bales</name></author><published>2012-02-19T18:12:12Z</published><updated>2012-02-19T18:12:12Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Now it is time to get your hands dirty and begin building applicable experience that you can use as a stepping stone to secure your first development job.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Step 3: Study the Trade</title><id>http://www.ineedtomakegames.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-gaming/2012/2/19/step-3-study-the-trade.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.ineedtomakegames.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-gaming/2012/2/19/step-3-study-the-trade.html"/><author><name>Destin Bales</name></author><published>2012-02-19T18:11:51Z</published><updated>2012-02-19T18:11:51Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Armed with a growing understanding of the market and insight into the various positions that work together to create games, now you can turn your attention towards learning and obtaining the tools you need for your desired discipline.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Step 2: Jobs in the Games Industry</title><id>http://www.ineedtomakegames.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-gaming/2012/2/19/step-2-jobs-in-the-games-industry.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.ineedtomakegames.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-gaming/2012/2/19/step-2-jobs-in-the-games-industry.html"/><author><name>Destin Bales</name></author><published>2012-02-19T18:11:03Z</published><updated>2012-02-19T18:11:03Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The process of creating games often requires a significant amount of people from varying disciplines to contribute to the success of the product.  Here we outline the many different jobs that are a part of the business, share insight into what it's like working in these roles today, and offer origin stories from accomplished developers.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Step 1: Understand the Games Market</title><id>http://www.ineedtomakegames.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-gaming/2012/2/19/step-1-understand-the-games-market.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.ineedtomakegames.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-gaming/2012/2/19/step-1-understand-the-games-market.html"/><author><name>Destin Bales</name></author><published>2012-02-19T18:08:18Z</published><updated>2012-02-19T18:08:18Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Students are often introduced to the concept of working in the industry simply by enjoying the games that they love and daydreaming about being a part of the process.  Being a gamer is a great start, but there is much more that can be done right now to understand the market.]]></summary></entry></feed>