Many people think that becoming a video game tester is not really a job but a recreational way to make money. This is certainly not true. A video game tester is an actual position that exists in order to weed out games that may be dull, boring, or make no sense when playing. They eliminate the waste in money so you can buy games that are great to play.
If you are considering a career as a video game tester, here are a few things that you want to avoid when applying.
Don’t become annoying
It’s not easy to find a video game tester job by simply browsing through the help wanted ads; everyone would be applying if this was the case. You will need to contact the companies that develop games. Don’t call them expressing your interest in the job. You need to create a resume listing all your gaming experiences, include an actual report of a game that you tested as a demonstration of your abilities, and email, mail, or personally deliver your resume.
Don’t forget to brag about yourself a little bit on your resume. You can brag about the number of games you have, how often you play, and what additional gaming skills you possess. However it is important that you present this information in a professional manner.
Don’t take this job lightly
If you are chosen as a video game tester, the last thing you want to do is to take this position lightly. It is fun and it is a dream job for the gamer however it is even more important that you consider this as a job instead of fun. They are hiring you as a professional so they expect only professional results.
Understand what they want from their testers and know exactly how you can provide that information for them. As you are playing the game, pause it long enough to write notes that you want to add to your report. This will help you to remember everything about the game and increase your chances of keeping your job.
Don’t ever relax
Again this position is in demand and there is someone else who is waiting to become a real life game tester so if you don’t deliver professional and actual results you may be replaced so always maintain a certain level of professionalism that everyone will appreciate. Keep your resume updated with a list of all the games you reviewed to improve your chances of more gaming positions as they become available.