subject: Game Tester Job Openings: Play Games for Money [print this page] Game Tester Job Openings: Play Games for Money
If you've seen ads for video game testing jobs that promise hundreds of dollars overnight just for playing video games, you've no doubt thought it's too good to be true. Well in many cases, that is, because scammers prey on those types of dreams prospective gamers have. But it is possible to make money playing games, provided you can find the right game tester job openings.
Typically there are three things you should know in order to get a job as a game tester:
1. What companies to apply for and what companies to skip
A lot of game companies are really competitive to get testing jobs for, but may of them can provide lucrative careers if you know the right ones to dedicate your time to trying to apply for. It benefits to talk to someone who actually IS a game tester to get insider knowledge about what companies you should seek out and which you should skip.
2. How to put together a game testing resume
This isn't as easy as it sounds. In spite of what you might think, game testing companies these days aren't looking so much for experience or qualifications; instead, they'll be looking for personal characteristics like attention to detail (very important for catching bugs in games) and dedication to working hard hours (as you will have to play a LOT of games, over and over, as a game tester).
3. The one thing that must go on your resume if you want to get hired
This ties into number 3 somewhat, but there is one vital piece of information on your resume that ALL game tester job openings will be looking for.
If you include this info, your chances of getting hired will absolutely skyrocket. It's not work experience or work history, age, or even what consoles you've played or anything like that.
