Session Name | Getting Noticed: Why You Need an Online Portfolio and How to Make One |
Speaker(s) | Jacob Minkoff |
Company Name(s) | Naughty Dog Inc |
Track / Format | Game Career Seminar |
Overview |
Acquiring the right skills is only the first step to getting hired in the games industry; now those skills need to be displayed. A well-written cover-letter and resume are important but, in game development, the online portfolio is king. Using examples drawn from actual industry portfolios spanning multiple disciplines and laying out a step-by-step process for portfolio website and content generation, this talk will show you how to easily create a professional-quality portfolio website that will substantially increase your odds of being hired for a game development position no matter what your concentration or experience level. |