As we discussed in Chapter 8, many games
ship with level editing and mod building tools that are
both powerful and ?¬‚ exible. There are also mod and
level-making competitions that you can enter that
might help give you the visibility and recognition you
need to secure that ?¬? rst job. One strategy for getting
in the door at a game company is to make levels
or mods of that company??™s games, then submit these
examples of your work along with your r?©sum?©.
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Know the Industry
As we discussed in the previous chapter, it is important
to stay informed about the industry you want to be a
part of. Read books, magazines, and Web sites that
can help you ?¬? nd out the latest news and trends.
Having a grasp on the latest industry news when you
go into an interview or meeting is a good way to show
your knowledge of the space, and it will allow you to
take advantage of opportunities that might arise with
the latest announcements.
Networking
Networking is a powerful tool for people at all levels
of the game industry.
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