Before sending in your resume, ask yourself if you really want to work in the video-game industry. By no mere coincidence, the people we hire are excited by video games, play them regularly, and have an insane urge to create games themselves. Once you have finished this little bit of soul searching, it is time to assemble your pitch. This means paying attention to details and not making any mistakes. The less snickering we do, the sharper you look.
Every good application needs a cover letter and a resume.
We won t go into all the details on how to write a good resume, but will recommend reading any of the excellent books available on the subject. The point we want to stress is that a resume is required . It should include your name, mailing address, phone number, work experience, educational experience, and more, printed or typed on a piece of paper or two. Also, the resume is not the place to demonstrate your creativity or individuality. The place for your creativity should be in your portfolio or other supplemental materials you send along with your resume.