How to Break Into The Game Industry

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How to Break Into The Game Industry
Austin, Texas - September 8, 2004

Date Wednesday, September 8, 2004
Time 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Location Location to be announced
Price to Attend $45 in advance online / $60 onsite at the door
Limited seating available.

This event is designed for students and professionals looking to get into the industry as well as existing industry insiders looking for new opportunities. For artists, programmers and designers.

Find out what it takes to get into the business. Students find out how to build a professional road map to a career in the games industry. Professionals, learn how your experience and transferable skills can gain you rapid entry into this industry. Find out what employers are looking for now and in the future, how the game development pipeline works, receive an overview of the industry, understand the core competencies, where's it going. Meet and network with professionals in the industry.

The comprehensive program will provide an overview of the industry, identify technology trends and requirements as well as the qualifications and skill-sets that are in demand. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with industry insiders, including top recruiter Mary-Margaret.com, hiring managers from local game companies as well as network and meet with industry veterans. Attendees will learn what employers are looking for now and in the future.

8:30am - 9:00am Registration and Networking
9:00am - 9:45am Industry Overview
A broad view of the industry narrowing down to a focus on platforms, development needs, qualifications and skill sets.
10:00am - 10:45am Getting in at the Ground Floor
What does it take to get your start in the game industry?
11:00am - Noon Applying Transferable Skill Sets
The games industry is a leading technology driver and is wide open to people with relevant software and hardware experience.
Noon - 1:30pm Lunch and Networking
Not provided on site but plenty of local fast food and restaurants in the local area.
1:30pm - 3:00pm Resume Workshop
Bring your resume and have it reviewed by the best: Leading industry recruiters and hiring managers. Find out how to get it right. This is an open forum discussion.

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