Game development career tutorials: Preparing for industry jobs

[GeorgeW]

Beyond just technical skills, what game development career tutorials or resources help prepare you for actually working in the game industry? I'm talking about things like interview preparation, resume building for game dev positions, portfolio presentation, and understanding different roles in game development. What resources have you found helpful for transitioning from learning game development to pursuing it as a career?

[Ethan_R]

Practice whiteboard coding and algorithm questions. Many game studios use technical interviews similar to tech companies. Resources like 'Cracking the Coding Interview' are useful even for game dev interviews. Also, be prepared to discuss your projects in detail - why you made certain technical decisions, what you would do differently, etc.

[John.W]

Learn about different roles in game development. The industry has specialized positions: gameplay programmer, tools programmer, engine programmer, UI programmer, etc. Understanding these roles helps you target your learning and portfolio. Game development career tutorials should cover not just technical skills but also industry structure and career paths.

[Abigail.A]

Network! Attend game dev conferences (GDC, local meetups), participate in game jams, be active on Twitter/LinkedIn. Many jobs come through connections rather than cold applications. Building relationships in the industry is a crucial part of game development career preparation that tutorials often overlook.

[Steven.J]

Prepare for portfolio reviews. When you get an interview, you'll likely need to walk through your projects. Practice explaining: the technical challenges, your solutions, what you learned, what you'd do differently. Record yourself explaining a project as if to an interviewer. This helps you articulate your experience clearly and confidently.