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SEATTLE VIDEO GAME
INDUSTRY JOB CONFERENCE AND RESUME WORKSHOP
TO TAKE PLACE ON FEBRUARY 12, 2005
For Students and
Professionals Desiring a Job in the Computer and Video Game Industry
January 11, 2005 -
The Game Initiative today announced its “Seattle Video Game Industry Job
Conference and Resume Workshop” will take place in the Seattle suburb of
Shoreline, Washington on February 12, 2005 at the Shoreline Center. The
event is designed for students and professionals looking to get into the
computer and video game business. Attendees will have the opportunity to
speak with industry insiders, including game top recruiter Mary-Margaret.com,
hiring managers from local game companies as well as network and meet
with industry veterans.
“The detailed resume workshop and casual atmosphere of the conference
with the allows attendees an unprecedented opportunity to interact with
industry veterans, ask questions, gain valuable contacts and resume
secrets of getting into the business,” said Christopher Sherman, Game
Initiative Executive Director. “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.”
Students will learn how to build an early professional road map to a
career in the game industry. Professionals looking to move into the
business from other industries will learn how their experience and
transferable skills can gain rapid entry into the game industry. The
event will also provide a great opportunity for local game companies to
meet potential new talent. Also, attendees will be able to participate
in the Demo Reel Showcase, where can bring their laptops to showcase
their demo reels to industry insiders for direct feedback and job
opportunities.
Seattle Video Game Industry Job Conference – February 12 - Agenda
8:30am - 9:00am Registration and Networking
9:00am - 9:45am Industry Overview
10:00am - 10:45am Getting in at the Ground Floor
11:00am - 12:00pm Applying Transferable Skill Sets
12:00pm - 1:30pm Networking
1:30pm - 3:00pm Resume Workshop
The cost is $45 in advance or $60 at the door. The event takes place at
the Shoreline Center in Shoreline, Seattle. Registration is available
online at http://www.GameConferences.com/seattle/
How To Break Into Video Game Industry Conference and Resume Workshop
attendees will:
* Find out what employers are looking for now and in the future
* Learn how the game development pipeline works
* Receive an overview of the industry and where it’s headed
* Understand the core competencies required in art, programming and
design
* Meet and network with professionals in the industry
* Participate in a resume workshop designed to gain them critical
interviews with hiring managers.
About The Game Initiative
The Game Initiative is a leading producer of conferences and events for
professionals in the computer and video game industry. The Initiative is
chartered with the growth of the industry through events, public
awareness, information and supporting programs and serves the needs of
companies and people involved in producing interactive entertainment
software and hardware for video game consoles, handheld devices,
personal computers and the Internet. Game Initiative events include the
Austin Game Conference (October 27-28, 2005), the Women’s Game
Conference (Octoboer 26-27, 2005) and the How to Break into the Game
Industry national conference series. More information about the Game
Initiative can be found at http://www.GameConferences.com
For more information:
Steve Farrer
512-633-5341
steve@GameConference.com
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