Resources to help you complete steps towards a Portfolio, and other job-related topics:
See the DigiPen Summer Teaching Assistant job description at the bottom of this page (SummerTA_Description2010.pdf ).
The 13th Year Plan is a part of the Portfolio: see the Student FAQ.
Network with current and former students via .
SkillsUSA:
This course is a SkillsUSA Chapter of Excellence for 2015.
Post-Graduation, 13th Year, and so on:
Golden Ticket - Choose a general path for your future.
Links to sites, in no particular order, with help for writing your first resume (DL template at bottom of page):
About cover letters:
Handling the interview process:
The how and wow of writing a thank you note:
Writing a personal narrative:
How to video capture your game:
Follow this link. Be sure to have video in your digital portfolio to show off your work.
Try Open Broadcaster, the link gives you the installer.
Play Claw - Not free, but there is a trial version.
Here are links to certifications you can get:
TypingWeb - A free online course which will generate a real certification of your typing speed for your resume.
Keyboard Ninja - Part of the TypingWeb site, a fun game to improve your speed.
Articles and Other:
Want to work for Blizzard? Here is how
Get started voice acting online
Game Developer Magazine Annual Career Guide - Find out what you are getting into
Dangers of using PowerPoint - from the military perspective
Short and pointed advice from a pro on getting into the industry
Students and careers in computer science
Statistics on entry-level software jobs - not bad at all ...
Start free-lance programming today - you, yes, you.
An example of the kinds of games you could make as a professional!
March2Success from your U.S. Army - standardized test prep, career quizzes, and more, all free.
Brief look at Robert's Rules of Order - How to deal with a meeting professionally