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I’d much rather have a sample of well-written code even if it doesn’t compile because the rest of the app is missing than a pretty demo with no source and no idea if it’s a rats nest under the hood. A compiled binary doesn’t tell me very much. Many programmers send compiled binaries and no source code. In fact, this is especially true for programmers. I just need to get an idea of what you can do. I don’t need to see a whole game or movie. If you’re a programmer, a well-written class file is enough.

Or, to clarify: if you’re an animator, a reel with untextured characters or stock textures–as long as they are credited–is perfectly okay. – Your demo reel only needs to show what it needs to show.

In the end, we want to hire people who can produce a superior end product regardless of how you acquired your skills, and the best way to prove to me you can do that is to show me a great example of an end product. I don’t care how many years of experience you have if your reel is crappy… and vice versa, I’m more likely to give someone with little or no experience a shot if they have a really brilliant demo. I may even watch your reel before I read your name. I’m going to be dead honest: I generally watch reels all the way through before I even open the attached resume. – Have a demo reel, portfolio or code sample. These are some of the top things, good and bad, that I see every day when I am evaluating potential candidates. This is by no means a comprehensive guide, but if you’re looking for a job here are a few quick tips I can share from my own perspective from the hiring side. Posted in General | Comments Off on More Job TipsĪs a former game dev lead and now as a studio head, I look at a lot of resumes. Tags: hiring, interview, jobs, video games This is especially important on group projects. – On your reel, be specific about which parts are yours. A codec that’s pre-installed is the better of the two choices. – If you have a video, use a codec you know is pre-installed on most computers -OR- provide a link to where the codec can be obtained from. – Tell me what you’re applying for, especially if its a cold contact. An attachment is still better than a non-working website. There’s nothing worse than going to view someone’s portfolio and getting a “this user needs to renew their account” message. – If you send a link, make sure your website is up and available. You never know if someone is going to be receiving that e-mail on their Blackberry or other mobile device, or low-bandwidth connection. They’re easier and faster to forward and they’re more reliable.