Hours
- You will oftern work long and unsocial hours, espically in the run-up to a games release. game testers can become addictaed, repetitve and stressful at times. this type of work is very office based and you would spend alot of time at a computer.
Expected salary range
- Starting salaries are between £12,000 and £18,000 per year. with experience you can earn upto £25,000 a year. as a "QA" team leader you can reach upto £30,000 a year.
Entry requierments
- QA testing is a popular way of breaking into the games industry, particularly if you are not already qualified as an artist or programmer. It can be a great way to find out about the business as a whole.
- You do not need formal qualifications to become a tester, as your playing skills and knowledge of the games market will be more important to employers. However, it will be useful to have basic knowledge of programming, and experience of using spreadsheets and database packages.
- Employers will want to see proof of your knowledge and enthusiasm for the games industry. Attending games festivals and keeping yourself up to date with gaming magazines and websites can help you in this. Persons specification including skills and knowledge
- excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- a passion for games playing, with the ability to play at high levels
- good written and spoken communication skills
- the ability to work well as part of a team
- a tactful manner
- good negotiation skills
- the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- patience and persistence, for repetitive work
- a methodical and disciplined approach
- excellent attention to detail
- a good knowledge of the games market
- good office computer skills.
Andrew, not a bad start although dark text on a black background is almost impossible to read, (you need to change this). Take a look at the assignment brief which lists the general skills required by employers.
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