Have a passion for video games? Want to help make them better? How about earning a paycheck while doing it? Sounds crazy right… but it is anything but! Video game companies need game testers to ensure quality control in their games and they’re willing to pay you for it! Here’s what it takes to become a game tester..

The first important step is to start building a relationship with game companies. Like any other job you need to make them want to hire you. What kind of value do you offer them as a game tester? Why would you be a good game tester? These are questions you need to think about before trying to sell yourself to these companies.

Present yourself in a professional manner as you would if you were applying for any other job. They need testers and people who will provide them with invaluable feedback. Build relationships by being active on the companies forums. Provide community feedback and help out others. This is your chance to differentiate yourself from all the other wannabes.

When you do get a job assignment do it well. Give detailed feedback on the particular elements that the company needs input on. Your writing skills will count greatly as well. Make sure you proof read your work for spelling and grammatical errors. Remember your trying to sell yourself!

Continue to take up new assignments and keep providing invaluable feedback! Also start a resume that you can send to future companies that outlines your experience as a game tester. Indicate in it how you provide an invaluable service that they need.

It’s really not that hard to become a game tester if you put in a little bit of time to develop yourself as an asset they need on their team!

With a little effort soon you’ll being paid to play video games. What could be better right?

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