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		<description><![CDATA[The following is a basic, 7 step process to landing your first video game tester job, and subsequent game tester jobs as well. You will find each step expanded upon in the articles section in the right sidebar, but below is a summary of the most bullet-proof process of landing the best video game tester [...]]]></description>
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<p>The following is a basic, 7 step process to landing your first video game tester job, and subsequent game tester jobs as well. You will find each step expanded upon in the articles section in the right sidebar, but below is a summary of the most bullet-proof process of landing the best video game tester jobs, as well as preparing for a career as a video game tester.</p>
<p><a href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/video-game-tester-jobs-great-players-are-great-testers"><span style="color: #0000ff;">First and foremost</a></span>, you have to really enjoy <a href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/video-game-tester-jobs-great-players-are-great-testers"><span style="color: #0000ff;">playing and testing video games</a></span>.  This should go without saying, but I have seen many people think being a video game tester would just be a fun, easy job, and they didn’t really care about gaming.  That simply doesn’t work, folks.  If you don’t love playing video games, then when crunch time hits and you are working 12 hour days to get the bugs out of the video game before shipping the product, you won’t be enjoying yourself – and that is really what video game tester jobs are all about – having fun!  </p>
<p><a href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/video-game-tester-jobs-game-testing-is-software-testing"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Second</a></span>, learn that video games are software first, games second.  You aren’t simply <a href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/video-game-tester-jobs-game-testing-is-software-testing"><span style="color: #0000ff;">testing the video game</a></span>; you are testing the software on which the game play is built.  Picture the software as the foundation, the game play as the house.  When you find a bug, it isn’t necessarily a problem with the game play; it is more likely a problem with the software.  As video game testers, we aren’t simply looking at the house; we are looking at the foundation.</p>
<p>To that end, you will gain a huge leg up as a video game tester if you understand the basic principles of software testing. You don’t need to be a programmer, but if you gain knowledge of the fundamentals of software testing, you will find a LOT more bugs – in fact, you will rapidly become the star bug finder on your team.  Don’t just play the game – learn how to test the software.  This will make you a rockstar video game tester, and you will never lack for work.   </p>
<p><a href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/video-game-tester-jobs-learn-multiple-platforms"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Third</a></span>, don’t limit yourself to <a href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/video-game-tester-jobs-learn-multiple-platforms"><span style="color: #0000ff;">testing only one video game platform </a></span>or company.  Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo and EA are of course the big four, but if you limit yourself to one of those, you limit the video game tester jobs and opportunities that are available to you.  If you don’t use a PC as a gaming platform, then you are limiting your opportunities.  There are perhaps 50+ major gaming companies, and scores if not hundreds of minor ones, and almost all design video games for the PC, in addition to whatever gaming specific hardware platforms they may such as the Xbox, Playstation, Wii and so on.  </p>
<p><a href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/video-game-tester-jobs-get-experience"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Fourth</a></span>, gain some actual <a href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/video-game-tester-jobs-get-experience"><span style="color: #0000ff;">video game tester </a></span>practice and knowledge before writing your resume and applying for video game tester jobs – there are numerous beta tester opportunities that anyone can sign up for, and although they don’t pay, they do give you experience.  Sit down to a video game session with software testing in mind – grab a book on the fundamentals of software testing, and leaf through it while playing the game.  </p>
<p><a href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/video-game-tester-jobs-video-game-lifecycle"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Fifth</a></span>, learn something about the <a href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/video-game-tester-jobs-video-game-lifecycle"><span style="color: #0000ff;">video game industry</a></span>.  Having a basic understanding of what it takes to design, market and ship a video game will impress potential employers to no end, and put you way ahead of the pack of ordinary video game testers. </p>
<p><a href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/video-game-tester-jobs-companies"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Sixth</a></span>, make a list of all the companies you would like to work for.  Many jobs are on-site, meaning you will have to live or work where the actual company is, but many companies will hire people to <a href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/video-game-tester-jobs-companies"><span style="color: #0000ff;">test their video games at home</a></span>, on their own systems, so your geographic location doesn’t have to be an obstacle. Utilizing the services of a reputable <a title="Video Games Testing | Only4Gamers" rel="nofollow" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest3/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">video game tester jobs </span></a>membership site such as <a title="Video Games Testing | Only4Gamers" rel="nofollow" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest3/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> Only4Gamers</span></a> can greatly help in this regards, and the small investment pay off in spades.  </p>
<p><a href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/video-game-tester-jobs-resume"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Seventh</a></span>, after having spent some time learning the basics of software testing, doing some beta testing, and learning something of the video game industry and testing video games, then sit down and work up a great <a href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/video-game-tester-jobs-resume"><span style="color: #0000ff;">resume and cover letter</a></span>, showcasing your passion for video games, as well as some authentic video game testing knowledge.  This will give you a huge leg up against other entry-level video game testers, and I guarantee that you will be hired for your first video game tester job – and have no problem finding new video game tester jobs after you have completed your first gig!  </p>
<p>Also, don&#8217;t forget to leverage any foreign language skills you may have! All major and most minor video game designers will publish their games in multiple languages. Video game testers are needed for jobs testing games in German, Japanese, Spanish, you name it. If you have any reading or speaking ability in a foreign language, or if English is not your native language, then you already have the most important skill for foreign language testing, also known as localization testing. Foreign language video game testers are always in demand!</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many have expressed an interest in becoming a Game Design programmer, so in this article we explore this exciting and rapidly growing career opportunity. We will show you just what a games design degree is, how it can help you, how to get that degree, and helpful resources for exploring this career option.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many have expressed an interest in becoming a Game Design programmer, so in this article we explore this exciting and rapidly growing career opportunity. We will show you just what a games design degree is, how it can help you, how to get that degree, and helpful resources for exploring this career option.</p>
<h2>So What Exactly is a Game Design Degree Anyways?</h2>
<p>If you have a deep passion for video games, and would love to join the industry, a games design degree can help turn these dreams into reality, giving you the skills, knowledge, and creative inspiration to become a top-notch games designer in the rapidly expanding interactive entertainment industry.</p>
<p>Degrees in Games design prepare students to join the companies that create the games they love, such as World of Warcraft, Halo, and Half Life. If the design and creation aspect of video games intrigue you, then getting a game design degree is definitely an option you should explore, as it will allow you to join the industry that creates that which you are so passionate about.</p>
<p><strong>What Will I Learn While Earning a Game Design Degree?</strong></p>
<p>You will learn an understanding of the fundamentals of all aspects of creating video games, to include programming, art and design. You will also have the opportunity to specialize.</p>
<p>Programming is of course the foundation of creating games, so acquiring knowledge in this area is one of the many benefits a games design degree will provide you. Game programmers are in extremely high demand, and typically command salaries averaging from $65,000 to $100,000 a year.</p>
<p>Equally important to programming in creating video games is art and design - and becoming a Game Artist is another career option that will be explored in the next issue. The majority of games design programs have a strong emphasis on graphics, art and design. Game Designers learn to develop animation in 2D and 3D.</p>
<p><strong>Besides Game Companies, Who Else Hires Those With a Game Design Degree?</strong></p>
<p>Most graduates of a video games design program will find employment in the video game industry; however, there are other options and career paths that you can consider. The educational industry hires video game designers to help meet the need for modern interactive educational software; language programs, reading programs and programs that help students to learn in an immersive, interactive setting are becoming the new standard. Government agencies and large companies are also hiring game designers to design training software. Finally, internet advertising agencies are also hiring game developers, in order to create interactive and animated ads that are engaging and entertaining.</p>
<p><strong>Is a Game Design Degree the Right Choice for Me?</strong></p>
<p>If you have a passion for games and love the thought of designing them, then yes. Earning a degree in video game design will help you develop the skills needed to achieve success in this arena, as well as fine-tune your own talent and creativity. You will need to develop good programming and design skills, and a good game design program will help you achieve that. If this is something you dream about, then starting a career in game design will in all likelihood be a perfect fit.</p>
<p><strong>Educational Programs in Game Design</strong></p>
<p>There are now literally dozens if not hundreds of game design programs - something to meet every need. If you want to earn your degree completely online, you can do that. If you simply want a certificate in order to get your foot in the door in a more entry-level capacity, such as a game test-developer, you can do that too (some of the best programmers don&#8217;t have full B.A. degrees; an AA or certificate is a valid option). Today, you can earn your degree online, at a local college or community college, at an institute that specializes in just game design, or a combination of all of the above.</p>
<p>What you can accomplish with even a certificate earned online in game design or game art is amazing. Keep your current job, get some online training in video games, and you will have the ultimate head start, whether you wish to be a tester or move on to actual game design.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Becoming a great video game tester means being able to find lots of bugs - the higher your bug count, the more valuable a video game tester you become. With that skill development comes higher wages and increased job opportunities - companies will always want to hire or rehire the hottest game tester. So how does one become a great video game tester? </p>
<p>One of the most important aspects of becoming a great video game tester is understanding game play in-depth; of knowing the nooks and crannies of the game; the tricks, the inefficiencies. Does one type of character always defeat another when all other factors are equal? Are there exploits available to rapidly grow your gold? Do various armor combinations result in strange, buggy behavior? Having an in-depth understanding of even 2 or 3 games will help immensely in knowing how and where to dig out the bugs. </p>
<p>Some of the best games to develop these types of skills are the online role-playing games, such as World of Warcraft. If you have toiled and ground out the levels and have maxed out your character, chances are, you have encountered a lot of bugs on the way. If you are still grinding, and are strapped for time, pick up one of the advanced <a href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gameguide/?kw=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">World of Warcraft game play guides </span></a>; these will not only help you max out your character (much) faster, but give you an expert-level view of game play, tricks, exploits and advanced techniques.</p>
<p>When it comes to the job interview, have attained a maxed-out character on World of Warcraft, or any of the well-known online MMORPGs, is a real plus. It shows serious, commitment, and passion for gaming; all attributes that successful video game testers must have. What other career path allows you to on your resume the games you have maxed out your characters in as a selling point? </p>
<p>So become a great video game player; this is a great skill to have (and a fun skill to develop) in becoming a great video game tester and landing video game tester jobs, such as those posted at<a title="Video Games Testing | Only4Gamers" rel="nofollow" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest3/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> Only4Gamers</span></a>. </p>
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		<title>Step 2 - Game Testing is Software Testing</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 2nd step towards becoming a great video game tester involves moving beyond the what - finding bugs - to the how. How, exactly does one uncover flaws in the game? Ultimately, most bugs will fall into two categories - either design and gameplay bugs, or code bugs.  Understanding that you aren&#8217;t simply testing a video game, but rather, are testing software, will help a great deal in finding and isolating bugs to hand off to the developers to fix.  There are universal principles to the discipline of testing software, and when applied to testing video games, understanding these fundamentals will skyrocket your bug count - and your salary. </p>
<p>Software testing is ALL about finding bugs - the more the merrier, the earlier, the better. &#8220;File bugs early and often&#8221; is a great philosophy to bring to the table, as the earlier the bugs are filed in the development process, the easier and cheaper it is to fix them. But as with so many things, what is easy in theory is more difficult in practice - it isn&#8217;t until all the code is hooked together, &#8220;integrated&#8221;, that end-to-end testing of the game and gameplay is possible. So most video game testing will happen in the alpha and beta release cycles - but the closer one starts in the alpha phase, the better.</p>
<p>At this stage in the game (pun intended), it really pays off to perform what is called integration testing. Do all the major elements of the game integrate well together? Or is sound out-of-sync with video? Does player speech sync with mouth movements? Are sound effects in sync with player action? Does the game save to disk, if designed to? Is the game compatible with all supported operating systems? These are just a few of the high-level areas one will want to investigate. </p>
<p>Getting down to the nitty-gritty, one should design a matrix that covers all major elements of the game and integration, then break each of those areas down further. As an example, consider item storage. What are the various means of acquiring items? Buying, finding, looting, and trading are the major ones; don&#8217;t forget quest rewards. Once acquired, do they stay in storage upon exiting the game and then returning? Can you trade with other players? If you drop it, does it stay dropped? Can you sell items that you found? Made? Traded? Stole? As you can see, the possibilities are truly endless.</p>
<p>The strategy to deal with such a huge number of possibilities is to build a test case matrix based on how often a given scenario or test case is likely to happen. One then categorizes the individual test cases and scenarios based on priority: P0, P1, P2, etc. So obviously, buying and selling an item and ensuring it stays in storage are pretty essential functions to the game - these would be P0. Being able to sell a quest item you stole from a looted corpse, less so - say, a P1.   </p>
<p>These are just a few examples of applying basic principles of software testing to video game testing. Applying these principles will drastically explode your bug count, making you stand head and shoulders above your typical video game testing peers. Adopt these principles, and learn the fundamentals of software testing, and your video game testing career will simply explode.  </p>
<p>For more detailed information on learning to become a great games tester, as well as hundreds of active game tester job listings, consider visiting what we consider to be the best video game tester jobs website available, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest3/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> Only4Gamers</span></a>. Part of the membership package includes a guide on testing games that is alone worth the price of entry.</p>
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		<title>Step 3 - Learn Multiple Platforms</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 3rd step towards becoming a great video game tester and getting hired for video game tester jobs involves learning multiple platforms. This means if you have played exclusively Xbox, move beyond that to using the PC as a gaming platform, and if you can, becoming familiar with Nintendo and Playstation platforms as well.  Often you will find that the same game is published on multiple platforms, so one can learn to test multiple platforms without having to relearn the actual game being used to become familiar with more than one hardware system. </p>
<p>While the major platform manufacturers do indeed hire contract testers to test on just their platform, why limit yourself? By being able to put on your resume that you are familiar with at least the PC and one other hardware platform (bonus points for all 4), you will immediately increase your potential value, and double the number of jobs you can qualify for.  </p>
<p>So in addition to whatever your game platform of choice is, become familiar with at least one more platform. If Xbox is your thing, learn to play on the PC. Conversely, if you have played nothing but PC games, learn the Xbox, Nintendo or Playstation. If you limit yourself to just one of those, you really limit the video game tester jobs and opportunities that are available to you.  In particular, not being familiar with the PC as a gaming platform can really limit your opportunities.  </p>
<p>There are perhaps 50+ major gaming companies, and scores if not hundreds of minor ones, and almost all design video games for the PC, in addition to whatever gaming specific hardware platforms they may such as the Xbox, Playstation, Wii and so on.  And, of course, online gaming is a category in itself; companies like Big Fish Games hire contract testers (as well as full-timers) on a pretty regular basis.  </p>
<p>Mastering game play and video game testing on multiple platforms will drastically increase your marketability, making you stand head and shoulders above your typical video game testing peers. Learn multiple platform video game testing, and the number of that become available to you will truly have no limits.  </p>
<p>For more detailed information on learning to test on multiple platforms, as well as hundreds of active game tester job listings, consider visiting what we consider to be the best video game tester jobs website available, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest3/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> Only4Gamers</span></a>. Part of the membership package includes a guide on testing games across multiple platforms that is alone worth the price of entry.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 4th step towards becoming a great video game tester and getting hired for video game tester jobs involves getting some real-world video game testing experience before applying and interviewing for your first your first paying video game tester job.  Doing so will greatly increase your odds of getting hired, as well as open [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 4th step towards becoming a great video game tester and getting hired for video game tester jobs involves getting some real-world video game testing experience before applying and interviewing for your first your first paying video game tester job.  Doing so will greatly increase your odds of getting hired, as well as open more doors for you in terms of potential job opportunities. How does one get experience before getting hired as a video game tester? There are several ways:</p>
<blockquote><p>1. Beta Test for free.  Microsoft, EA, Sony and Nintendo all run huge non-paid beta testing programs that will permit you to test their video games and file bugs. This won’t be a paid position, but it will allow you to learn the process of playing, testing, finding bugs and filing them.  This will be a huge plus on your resume.</p>
<p>2. Online gaming beta testing.  Before any new massive online gaming infrastructure goes live, the beta testing is extensive.  This is another opportunity to sign up for in order to acquire real-world testing and bug-filing experience.</p>
<p>3. At-home practice: Simply sit down to your favorite video game with a copy of Ken Camer’s Principles of Software Testing.  As you work your way through the book, apply what you read to the game you are testing. </p>
<blockquote><p>a.	Practice creating spreadsheets of Test Scenarios and Test Cases based on Ken Camer’s guidelines</p>
<p>        b.	Create a practice test-plan for the game you are playing passed on Ken Camer’s guidelines</p>
<p>        c.	Practice writing bugs based on Ken Camer’s guidelines</p></blockquote>
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<p>Being able to put all three of these on your resume will make a huge plus for you in your interviews, especially the third. While some will go the extra mile and do some unpaid beta testing before applying for a video game testing job, very few will go an extra 3 miles and read and begin to apply a universally respected book on software testing to video game testing. Ken Camer is considered to be one of the world’s foremost experts on testing software, which of course includes video games.  If you become familiar with his work, you will advance quickly in your video game tester career, and in the estimation of those interviewing you as well as your peers.  </p>
<p>For more detailed information on acquiring games testing experience, as well as hundreds of active game tester job listings, consider visiting what we consider to be the best video game tester jobs website available, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest3/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> Only4Gamers</span></a>. Part of the membership package includes a guide on testing games that is alone worth the price of entry.</p>
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		<title>Step 5 - Understanding the Video Game Lifecycle</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 5th step towards becoming a great video game tester and getting hired for video game tester jobs involves learning a bit about the video game industry.  Potential employers will be impressed upon hearing a potential video game tester demonstrate a basic understanding of the game development lifecycle, as well as a good general understanding of the industry as a whole, and what it takes to design, build, test, market and ship a quality video game.  </p>
<p>The primary distinction between the video game industry, and the software industry as a whole, are simply the unique design elements inherent to video games – characters, game play, game balance, and so on.  Excluding that, the video game product lifecycle adheres to standard software industry practice and development.  </p>
<p>The major phases in any software development project are inception and brainstorming, to architecting and design, to coding, integration, testing, and shipping (RTM, or Release to Manufacturer).  Running parallel to this process are the sales and marketing efforts, and the impact on deadlines that marketing has (“It has to be released in time for the Christmas rush!”). </p>
<p>Having a basic understanding of the big picture in the video game industry is essential for long-term success.  In particular, understanding the role testing and qa play in the video game development life-cycle will be invaluable.  To that end, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest3/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> Only4Gamers</span></a> can help immensely.  Additionally, picking up a book or two on the software product lifecycle will help give you a great foundation to get started in your new career as a video game tester.</p>
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		<title>Step 6 - Determining Who to Work For</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 6th step towards becoming a great video game tester and getting hired for video game tester jobs involves determining which video game companies you would like to work for.  A big factor in determining this choice will be your own preference of gaming platform, as well as gaming experience.  Are you more into online role-playing games, or are you a big Xbox fan?  </p>
<p>The major employers in the video game industry are of course Microsoft\Xbox, Sony\Playstation, and Nintendo, and for the PC, Electronic Arts.  Yet one shouldn’t limit one’s self to only these options. Being able to apply to the dozens of other video game companies for testing jobs will help you diversify your pool of potential employers, and greatly increase your odds of success.  </p>
<p>This is why it is so critical, as discussed in Step 4, to gain experience on multiple platforms.  At the very least, be familiar with the PC as a gaming platform, as well as one major hardware platform, such as the Xbox.  Additionally, having experience playing online role playing games (MMPORGs) is a huge plus;<br />
online games are exploding in popularity, even in the midst of a recession.</p>
<p>So do your research, and make a list of all the companies, major and minor, that you would be interested in working for.  Focus on companies that make games you enjoy playing – whether it be puzzles, or role-playing, or car racing, or sports. Consider joining up with a membership site such as <a rel="nofollow" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest3/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Only4Gamers </span></a>that maintains a huge database of video game companies along with contacts with those companies that hire for video game tester jobs on a consistent basis.</p>
<p>After you have made your list, you will be ready for the final step – creating a winning resume and cover letter, and getting the job interview for your new career as a video game tester!</p>
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		<title>Step 7 - Creating a Killer Resume and Nailing the Interview</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 7th step towards becoming a great video game tester and getting hired for video game tester jobs involves creating a cover letter and resume that showcase your passion for video games, your dream of making a career out of being a video game tester, and the benefits you can bring your new employer. </p>
<p>Many are unnecessarily intimidated by the idea of creating a professional resume and cover letter, and as a result, don’t project confidence that they can do the job and bring benefit to their new employer in their writing.  For this reason, many resumes simply don’t get a second glance.  The way past this stumbling block is simply to focus on these three things:</p>
<p>•	What you can do well.  Here would be a great area to discuss any unpaid experience you have acquired beta testing or testing games at home while working through a software testing guide while testing a video game.</p>
<p>•	What you have done well.  Highlight in your work experience areas where you given ownership of a particular area, and how well you did that particular task or area of ownership.  An example might be “improved the time it took to clean a 12&#215;14 carpet by 10% while maintaining or improving quality standards”, or “grew sales in my area by 7%”.  </p>
<p>•	How your work experience benefited your employer.  An example might be “improved profit in the plumbing department by 8%” or “developed a process that increased efficiency by 11%, thus reducing man-hours billed to company X”.  </p>
<p>Your cover letter should cover the same areas – what you have done well in the past, what you dream of doing in the future, and what you can do in the here and now for your future employer.  In specific relation to the video game industry, and getting hired for video game tester jobs, be sure and highlight any unpaid beta testing, bugs filed, knowledge gained on test plans and test case creation and matrixes, as well as showcasing any knowledge gained of the video game industry and testing video games in particular, and software in general.  </p>
<p>Designing a resume and cover letter within this general framework will  give you a huge leg up against other entry-level video game testers, and guarantees that you will be interviewed and hired for your first video game tester job – and have no problem finding new video game tester jobs after you have completed your first gig!  </p>
<p>For more detailed information on creating a winning resume and cover letter specific to the video game industry, as well as hundreds of active game tester job listings, consider visiting what we consider to be the best video game tester jobs  website available, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest3/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> Only4Gamers</span></a>. </p>
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		<title>Blizzard Jobs - For World of Warcraft Players Only</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ready for WoW Cataclysm? I sure am. Blizzard is simply amazing. I think one of the best jobs in the world would be to work as a tester on World of Warcraft. Finding employment by testing the world&#8217;s greatest MMORPG would truly be a dream career for most of us.  Becoming a Blizzard game [...]]]></description>
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<p>Ready for WoW Cataclysm? I sure am. Blizzard is simply amazing. I think one of the best jobs in the world would be to work as a tester on World of Warcraft. Finding employment by testing the world&#8217;s greatest MMORPG would truly be a dream career for most of us.  Becoming a Blizzard game tester, or even other WoW jobs available, simply has to be the ultimate career. So is World of Warcraft employment difficult to get hired for?  How does one become a Wow game tester? What kind of <a title="Video Games Testing | Only4Gamers" rel="nofollow" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest3/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">World of Warcraft jobs </a></span>are available?</p>
<p>There are in fact several Blizzard jobs posted on their website. The Blizzard employment database in fact has dozens of mmorpg jobs available, mostly WoW employment opportunites.  They are currently hiring for several game tester positions for World of Warcraft, under the QA department. They are in particular looking for foreign language testers, so if you speak any other language besides English, don’t hesitate to start your Blizzard career by applying <a href="http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/company/careers/" target="_top" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: #0000ff;">here</span></a>.</p>
<p>One of the things Blizzard looks for in their potential hires, both contract and permanent, is an in-depth knowledge of Blizzard games. Now, with 12 million players and counting, this mostly means World of Warcraft. Do you play? And if so, do you play well? Can you farm 200 gold an hour and hit level 80 in under 2 weeks? </p>
<p>It&#8217;s hard to believe these are actual job qualifications, but game companies like to hire gamers - period. And the better you are, the more likely you will be hired, as it demonstrates passion and commitment (yes, I know, being &#8216;committed&#8217; to playing World of Warcraft 4 hours a day at a minimum is such a burden&#8230;:)</p>
<p>Anyways, if you are seriously interested in World of Warcraft jobs and employment with Blizzard, to find more jobs like this you may want to check out <a title="Video Games Testing | Only4Gamers" rel="nofollow" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest3/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Only4Gamers </a></span>.  Only4 Gamers is a lifetime members-only website that provides both a downloadable guide as well as live information on games testing jobs and how to get one. The website is updated with new listings for video games tester jobs weekly, for Blizzard as well as all the major and minor video games companies in the country. There are no renewal fees; once you are a member, you are a member for life.  </p>
<p>Where <a title="Video Games Testing | Only4Gamers" rel="nofollow" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest3/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Only4Gamers </a></span> really proves itself to be one of the real gems in game tester guides and websites is that in the members only section of the website, there are several mini courses that will guide you step by step through the process of landing your first game testing job.</p>
<p>The list of active jobs is provided to members on a daily basis for specific game testing jobs that you can apply for. At any given time, there are over 100 jobs posted, with up to 20 new jobs added on a weekly basis. </p>
<p>Additionally, members have access to current game company employment pages, providing contact information to dozens of companies actively recruiting game testers. This is updated weekly as well.</p>
<p>Finally, several bonuses are included as part of your membership, such as cheats, codes, video game discounts and a guide on how to actually test video games.</p>
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		<title>Video Game Tester Jobs – Entry Level</title>
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<p><a title="Video games testing jobs" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Video Games testing jobs</a></span> at the entry level are fairly easy to come by.  Often times, nothing more is required than a desire to play games and get paid – however, don’t expect to see much more than 10-15 bucks an hour for a job not requiring any computer skills. The good news is, it is fairly simple to pick up some basic skills that will enable you to start off at a higher level.  </p>
<p>As an example, I had only 9 months experience as a desktop support person prior to my first testing job, which enabled me to start of as a level 2 tester, at $17-20 an hour (and lots of overtime). It added up to $1000 a week take-home for me, which was pretty darn good for a guy who had been making a third of that as a cook just 9 months prior. So while having technical experience isn’t absolutely necessary for entry level games testing jobs – it helps. Just a modicum of experience can practically double your starting wage. If you have some programming skills, so much the better; basically, the more skills you have, the more video games testing jobs will be available to you, and the higher your starting pay will be.</p>
<p>Having some relevant experience, skills or knowledge is especially important during an economic slump such as we are in currently. It will be to your advantage to at least have some knowledge of the industry. This is where investing in one of the paid video games testing jobs resources currently available is really worthwhile – it will give you an edge over the competition, AND help you start at a much higher wage.</p>
<p>To help in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to start off your new game testing career fast, we recommend the <a title="Video Games Testing | Gamer Testing Ground" rel="nofollow" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Gamer Testing Ground site</a></span>, created and ran by world class video games testers.  This a great resource if you are seriously looking at <a title="Video game tester jobs" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">video game tester jobs</a></span>. The reviews and feedback from the members is wonderful, and the site has a ton of stuff created by individuals with hands-on industry experience. The site includes a lot of testing tools and resources that will help not only to land your first testing gig, but improve your skills and testing knowledge so you can grow in your new career path.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Entry Level Manual Game Tester
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<p>1. Must like to play video games<br />
2. Must be able to identify a bug when one sees one<br />
3. Must be able to compose a decent bug report to hand off to the devs<br />
4. Must be willing to work long hours when the crunch is on to get the thing shipped<br />
5. Decent communication skills, both written and oral, in order to solve complex problems in a collaborative fashion with other team members.</p>
<p><strong>Nice to have:<br />
</strong>1. Basic knowledge of PC Hardware, especially video related<br />
2. Ability to install and configure an Operating system<br />
3. Ability to use &#8220;ghosting&#8221; software to create images of a system. This way,<br />
you can create multiple images on a box of different OS configurations, for testing backwards compatibility with older operating systems<br />
4. Good troubleshooting skills<br />
5. Some scripting ability (even dos batch file skills go a long way here).</p>
<p>If you have the first 5 skills, you can get on as a level 1 STE (software test engineer) or as a Test Associate. If you have the 2nd 5 skills, you&#8217;ll probably come on as a level II STE. The more technical skills you have, the higher the starting level, and the higher the pay.</p>
<p>The <a title="Video Games Testing | Gamer Testing Ground" rel="nofollow" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000080;">Gamer Testing Ground Membership Site</span></a>, created and ran by a really, really good games tester, is perfect if you hope to <a title="Video Game Tester | Gamer Testing Ground" rel="nofollow" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000080;">be a game tester</span></a> for a new career. Here you will find a ton of resources created by guys with years of hands-on industry experience. You will receive the tools and resources needed not only to land your first testing gig, but to improve your skills and testing knowledge so you can grow in your new career path.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[These are the prevailing game tester salary contract wages in the Seattle area. After 7 years full-time, I left my employer for a while, and did contract work as a level V. With overtime, it was a pretty nice wage!
 
Game Tester Salary Contract Rates - 2009
Level 1: 17-22\hr
Level 2: 20-25\hr
Level 3: 24-35\hr
Level 4: 33-45\hr
Level 5: [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These are the prevailing game tester salary contract wages in the Seattle area. After 7 years full-time, I left my employer for a while, and did contract work as a level V. With overtime, it was a pretty nice wage!</p>
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<h2>Game Tester Salary Contract Rates - 2009</h2>
<p>Level 1: 17-22\hr<br />
Level 2: 20-25\hr<br />
Level 3: 24-35\hr<br />
Level 4: 33-45\hr<br />
Level 5: 43-55\hr</p>
<p>Wages may be higher or lower depending on your area. Please note that game developers and designers in the Seattle area can earn quite a bit more than this. Most contract programmers will be earning around 60-70 an hour. Note that no one here is earning the claims of some sites of 80,90,120, even 150 an hour; that&#8217;s all bunk if you haven&#8217;t realized. There is a lot of misinformation out there; no one makes that kind of money unless they are a highly experienced independent consultant with some amazing skills. I can promise you that manual &#8220;black box&#8221; testers don&#8217;t see this kind of dough, so ignore the hype.</p>
<p>With that said, you really can earn a great living with a mid-range <a title="Video games testing jobs" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">game tester salary</span></a> - and you don&#8217;t need a computer science degree to start testing, either!.  It&#8217;s a great way to earn a living; you&#8217;ll make many new friends, and I highly recommend it. Video game testing has given me the foundation I needed to get into web development. Even after 10 years of testing, I still love playing games!</p>
<p>With the economy in the shape it is in, the job market has definitely tightened up. While there are still game tester jobs out there, it is a lot more competitive, and a lot of guys have taken 10% pay cuts just to stay hired. Things will pick up again, but for now,you may start out a bit less than you would have a couple of years ago.</p>
<p>This is where investing in one of the few legitimate game tester resources currently available can really help - a lot of other people are trying for the same jobs you are, so any edge you can get will help you be the one to nail the job.  There are a lot of guides and sites out there, but the only ones I would feel comfortable with would be those I knew were created and ran by games testers and developers.  The <a title="Video games testing jobs" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Gamer Testing Ground</span></a> is one of the few sites I enjoy and recommend, and is a great resource for anyone just starting out, so check them out!</p>
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		<title>Video Game Tester Salary - Realistic Expections</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 19:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Game Tester Salary Levels are often greatly exaggerated, primarily from people who a) have never been employed as a game tester or developer and b) are trying to sell you an eBook they plagiarized from the few legitimate Game Tester Job Guides available. These scoundrels lie and promise $90\hr (or more!) to people with no [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Game Tester Salary Levels are often greatly exaggerated, primarily from people who a) have never been employed as a game tester or developer and b) are trying to sell you an eBook they plagiarized from the few legitimate Game Tester Job Guides available. These scoundrels lie and promise $90\hr (or more!) to people with no knowledge or experience of the industry. With that said, it IS possible to make a GREAT living and career from testing games. I have been a Game Tester and Software Design Engineer in Test with a large software company for over 10 years, both as a contractor and employee, and I speak from both knowledge and experience.</p>
<p>The few legitimate Game Tester Job resources available are written by guys who are either games developers or testers themselves, not simply copycat marketers trying to make a fast buck by preying off of people&#8217;s lack of knowledge about the industry. The purpose of this lens is to set the record straight and separate truth from hype once and for all, and to note which Game Tester resources are legitimate and will actually give you the tools you need to get a Game Tester job, and which are simply plagiarized fantasies written to exploit people&#8217;s desire for a fun, well paying job by promising them the moon, but delivering only empty words.</p>
<p>After 11+ years, my wage, bonus, and benefits add up to just over 100k. So yeah, the money is there, in time. But don&#8217;t let some scam site get away with lying to you, saying that anyone can start off as a manual &#8220;black box&#8221; games tester for 90-120 large ones a year. It isn&#8217;t going to happen. With that said, considering I am lazy, dropped out of college, and surf the net too much, testing games has been very good to me - it has supported my family well, and was a great foot in the door towards a career doing stuff that I love.</p>
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		<title>Video Game Tester Jobs - Sample Entry Level Position</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 03:29:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is from a company hiring game testers by the dozen:
OVERVIEW:
STE1’s If you do not have games test experience you must have a strong interest / passion for games. Independent professional with strong communication skills. STE’s will be test casing, writing tests and have area ownership.
Your responsibilities will include:
•Executing well defined, written test scripts
•Running simple automated [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is from a company hiring game testers by the dozen:</p>
<blockquote><p>OVERVIEW:</p>
<p>STE1’s If you do not have games test experience you must have a strong interest / passion for games. Independent professional with strong communication skills. STE’s will be test casing, writing tests and have area ownership.</p>
<p>Your responsibilities will include:</p>
<p>•Executing well defined, written test scripts<br />
•Running simple automated tests<br />
•Logging failures<br />
•Writing defect reports<br />
•Narrowing down bug reproduction cases and scenarios<br />
•Assisting with software and hardware deployment<br />
•Writing baseline test specifications and functional test cases<br />
•Assigning test cases and monitoring their results<br />
•Assisting with administrative tasks</p>
<p>REQUIREMENTS:</p>
<p>•Passion for games<br />
•Solid problem solving skills<br />
•Excellent communication skills<br />
•High school diploma or equivalent<br />
•Technical Certification, Associates, or Bachelor’s Degree preferred<br />
•Experience installing an Operating System on a computer preferred<br />
•Game testing experience preferred<br />
•Familiarity with software development preferred<br />
•Familiarity with a product development cycle preferred<br />
•Exposure to a professional, high-tech environment preferred</p>
<p>Come see why [Employer] is the employer of choice for game testing in the [Area] Area! Please e-mail your resume as soon as possible to Games@ [Employer] referencing Job #[JOBNUMBER] in the subject line. We want to talk to you!</p>
<p>•Location: [LOCATION]</p>
<p>•Compensation: $15 +DOE</p></blockquote>
<p>For information on more video <a title="Games Testing Jobs" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">video game tester jobs</span></a> like this, stop by <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><a title="Games Testing Jobs" href="http://hot-game-tester-jobs.com/gametest/?kw=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Gamer Testing Ground</span></a>.  Gamer Testing Ground is an online membership site that offers quality game tester information, teaching aspiring video game testers everything they could possibly need to know to land testing jobs.</span></p>
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