Get some professional help. Professional placement firms can often help you to get a foot in the door. Two of the most successful and highly recognized firms in the industry are Premier Search, based in Las Vegas, and Virtual Search with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Ft. Both specialize in the game industry. Better get to work.
Programmers can create a simple game and submit the game for review.
Producers should try submitting an article about keeping the creative vision alive during the development process or tips for maintaining development schedules. Network, network, network, says Jill Zinner, leading recruiter at Premier Search. Do what it takes to get yourself where the jobs are. If you re new to the industry, try offering yourself as a beta tester, an intern, or a level designer. You need to show that you can do the job you re applying for, so try submitting a sample game design document, storyboard, or even a simple game with your resume.