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Title: The Next Steps


1
The Next Steps
  • College to Career, One Step at a Time
  • November 7th, 2007

2
Who
the
HECK
is
THIS
Guy?
3
The Video Game Industry
4
Some Cool Facts About the Industry
  • Halo 2 took over as the 1 best-selling
    entertainment media. Halo 3 blew that out of the
    water.
  • The Video Games Industry is currently one of the
    fastest growing industries in the world.
  • 85 (and growing) of todays children play or
    have played Video Games.
  • Most people still consider Video Game careers as
    a Dream job!

5
Some Not-So-Cool Facts About the Industry
  • Highly competitive market.
  • Crunch time is still a big reality.
  • We still have a ways to go to be fully diverse.
  • Getting in is in many ways about who you know.

6
How Do I Get In?
7
Taking Risks
  • Dont be afraid of new challenges.

8
Some Thoughts on Risk
  • The more you risk, the more you stand to gain.
  • Look before you leap.
  • If at first you dont succeed, try, try again.
  • Not all Risks are worth Taking!

9
Your Education
10
Surviving the School Daze
  • Many people will argue that School can be more
    challenging than the real world.
  • Pace yourself, and practice managing your time
    and energy.
  • Friends dont let friends study drunk.
  • There is an end in sight.

11
Motivation and Determination
  • Passion is KEY!

12
How to Stay Focused
  • This is your Dream. Do not give that up.
  • Ramen and Mountain Dew are NOT equivalent to
    sleep.
  • Push yourself to do more than just Graduate.
  • Meet others you can share your enthusiasm with.

13
The Transition A Brief Film
14
The Real World
  • For many, this is the first time becoming
    independent.
  • Bills, Bills, and more Bills.
  • Your future is now.
  • 2nd hardest transition for modern lives.

15
Meeting People
  • Conferences, Events, and Meetings!

16
How to Say Hi Correctly
  • For the Love of God and all that is Holy, bathe.
  • Do NOT go Fanboy!!
  • Wait for a moment of opportunity
  • Be prepared to exchange cards
  • FOLLOW UP WITH AN E-MAIL LATER!!

17
Contact Cards
  • Contact Cards are your BEST friend!

18
Contact Card Rules
  • NEVER put Student on the card
  • Give them to everyone you can
  • Leave the back of the card blank
  • Always have a card with you

19
Getting that 1st Job
  • Someone you know, knows someone who is hiring.
  • Getting a job is like playing the lottery the
    more people you know, the more tickets you have.
  • Be Diligent! Check with friends, company
    websites, local ads

20
The Interview
  • Rest and eat well the day before.
  • Show up 15 minutes early.
  • Ask about the dress code if unsure, polo and
    slacks should work.
  • Be prepared! Know your strengths and weaknesses
    and be ready for any questions.

21
While You Wait
  • Continue to polish your portfolio.
  • Apply at other companies if you find others that
    match what youre looking for.
  • Look through your network for connections to
    these companies.
  • Find temporary work if necessary.

22
You Did It!
23
Am I Done?
  • The hard part is over, but you still have a
    career ahead of you.
  • Expand your network with your co-workers.
  • Show your passion for the industry with your
    work.
  • Please, please, PLEASE, remember to bathe.

24
Pester Me!
  • E-Mail TheAquaticJew_at_gmail.com
  • AIM AquaJew4JUSTICE
  • Yahoo! AquaJewForJUSTICE
  • ICQ 46332332
  • MSN DrkSphere_at_hotmail.com
  • LinkedIn Tamir.Nadav_at_gmail.com
  • Phone Maybe, once I determine youre not
    really, really creepy.

25
Selena Jean Marchabeyoglu,
Will You Marry Me?
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