Hi Frob,

Thanks for taking the time and trouble to respond.

The link is really useful – I’m reading through some of it as we speak to better determine where I fit into things. A frustrating feature of my personality is that I sometimes feel that I have the ability to contribute to most roles/discussions but that I do not specialise. This is making the process of isolating what role I’m best suited for tricky to pin down. Additionally, I harbour the potentially silly quandry that until I’m working in the industry, how will I really know what I’m what good and where I derive the most satisfaction?

Despite the English Language degree, I don’t think writing is the role for me. I’d the find the process frustrating and I’m not even sure I’d be very good at it. There’s some stuff here on Project Management that looks more in keeping with my interests, allows for some creative input, and will give me an overview of the whole gaming process without having to specialise in any particular area other than time and people management. Apparently the route in here is QA since without prior industry experience, it would be impossible for me to move straight into this role (and thank God, really).

I read that only 40% of jobs within the industry are advertised. Do you think my approach of sending colourful, tailored covering letters to company seniors (with CV attached) is a good way to get noticed?

Thanks,

Gareth

Hi Frob,

Thanks for taking the time and trouble to respond.

The link is really useful – I’m reading through some of it as we speak to better determine where I fit into things. A frustrating feature of my personality is that I sometimes feel that I have the ability to contribute to most roles/discussions but that I do not specialise. This is making the process of isolating what role I’m best suited for tricky to pin down. Additionally, I harbour the potentially silly quandry that until I’m working in the industry, how will I really know what I’m what good and where I derive the most satisfaction?
Despite the English Language degree, I don’t think writing is the role for me. I’d the find the process frustrating and I’m not even sure I’d be very good at it. There’s some stuff here on Project Management that looks more in keeping with my interests, allows for some creative input, and will give me an overview of the whole gaming process without having to specialise in any particular area other than time and people management. Apparently the route in here is QA since without prior industry experience, it would be impossible for me to move straight into this role (and thank God, really).

I read that only 40% of jobs within the industry are advertised. Do you think my approach of sending colourful, tailored covering letters to company seniors (with CV attached) is a good way to get noticed?

Thanks,

Gareth