Writing skills are a boost up on the competition.
Video game developing teams, which once consisted of a handful of people and a distributor, now spawn entire divisions of companies to focus solely on one game, sometimes with groups of hundreds of developing specialists. Publishing companies have also increased in scale, requiring musical scores, advertisement, and game-testing, among other functions. Game testers, or beta testers, are in high demand, especially once they have cracked the industry.
Instructions
1. Contact major video game publishers in your area. Ask whether they have positions available or whether they will be beta-testing a game in the near future.
2. Keep yourself informed about the state of the video game industry. By knowing major titles and when they are scheduled to release, you can anticipate when games will need testers. Additionally, keeping connected with the online beta-testing community will keep you knowledgeable about who is hiring (See Resources). Check beta-testing sites regularly for notices or banners regarding new testing opportunities.
3. Make and maintain connections within the field, either privately or on the job. Connections in the beta-testing field means the difference between the random selection of you and another beta-testing hopeful. Publishing companies are quick to re-hire beta-testers that have worked satisfactorily for them before and some will hire full-time testers. Build personal relationships with influential people in a publishing company, and let them know that you are looking for continuing work.
