Professional Skills for the Digital Age The Ultimate Guide to Success in the Game Industry & Life

Networking Nerds is an in-depth look at the realities of starting a career in today’s video game industry.

 

Video games account for billions of dollars in sales annually, providing a range of viable career opportunities for programmers, artists, designers, and more. But how do you break in? Where do you start? Inside this book you’ll find a step-by-step guide for developing the personal and professional skills that can help you achieve your dreams of working on the next generation of software.

 

In game development, technical knowledge is crucial but it’s your professional and social skills that will get you hired and stay hired. By breaking down proven paths for success with industry leaders, you’ll learn the basic tools needed to get your start, how to develop your personal abilities as they relate to networking, and the different ways to market yourself to developers, recruiters, and hiring managers.

 

This industry is full of passionate, creative people just like you – but connecting with them is not always easy unless you know how. We also explore the many options available for meeting and communicating with these professionals, and teach you how to take advantage of the vast network of developers that can help you get where you want to be.

 

By covering each stage of a successful career progression through the gaming industry, Networking Nerds is an all-in-one resource for those just starting to think about stepping onto this career path, students on their way to learning their craft, and even those already in the industry who are interested in better managing the career they have begun.