subject: How To Become A Video Game Tester In 3 Easy Steps [print this page] Right now, there aren't too many jobs on this planet like expert video game testing, at least so far as gamers are concerned. Getting money to sit back & relax and play the newest game titles each day is really quite the miracle. If you do not think so, well, then get lost. If you DO think so, keep on reading to learn how to become a game tester within just a couple of weeks.
3 Steps On How To Become A Video Game Tester...
Step 1: Put Down The Newspaper
Believe searching in the newspaper for "video-game testers wanted" ads is a great strategy? Well, you're utterly wrong. Game testing companies & videogame developers are not stupid. They do not want the "rookies" of beta game testing -- the type of people who just found out how to be a games tester a week ago. With that in mind, you should not expect to stick your face around a newspaper and see lots of ads for professional game tester opportunities; it just isn't going to happen, sorry.
Step 2: Don't Stop Working
Nobody claimed it would be easy, so don't presume it will be. You'll have to start ACTIVELY hunting for video game testing centers and game development companies. Get started by putting together a list of names, companies, & addresses and start sending out your video game tester resume. Are you going to be sent tons of responses? Um, no -- probably very few, if any at all, in all honesty; but that's okay, you're new.
Once you begin having problems identifying and locating video game development companies -- and you will, I guarantee it -- you ought to invest just a little money into a "become a pro game tester" e-guide. It's not going to cost you more than $30 to $40 and you will be obtaining a complete list of major companies to apply to.
Your Resume: Be sure that it is professional and highlights your LIFE LONG working experience with games. They need to KNOW you've been playing games your entire life and have the necessary skills to test their games.
Step 3: Test Games For Free
This is the last step (and most vital, I should point out) of how to become a video game tester. I know the idea itself seems horrible to you right now -- after all, doing work without getting paid is no picnic -- but it is one of the better methods for getting your foot in the door. Game developers hate, I mean HATE, shelling out cash -- even when it comes to testing & fixing their latest video games. So, how do you change this specific "obstacle" into an "advantage" you may use? By testing for free, that's how! I admit it'll suck in the beginning, but it will be worth it later on. Why? Because of all the fantastic references you are going to quickly accumulate. He that has the most (and best) references LANDS the most game testing jobs -- it's as simple as that!
