https://www.sharedxp.net/resources daily 0.75 2022-11-15 https://www.sharedxp.net/resources/portfolio-basics monthly 0.5 2022-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627a7018a4fef37ce11a2ec8/9529d33c-e2b5-418a-bbb1-2b5bfd44aa7a/pexels-liza-summer-6347912.jpg Resource Library - Portfolio Basics - Portfolios are compilations of your best work within your discipline, and are an integral part of the application materials for many careers, especially in visual art and audio. It’s right up there with your name, role, and how to contact you in terms of essential employer information, and in many cases will be the first thing people see or look at. There’s also a lot of mixed or outdated information and easy temptations to fall prey to as you’re making one, so let’s talk about how to get the most bang for your buck out of what’s often the single most important part of your application. Overview: • Portfolio for Different Disciplines • General Portfolio Tips • Tips for Custom Portfolio Websites https://www.sharedxp.net/resources/resume-basics monthly 0.5 2022-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627a7018a4fef37ce11a2ec8/d63983f0-7956-487e-a76f-bc5435ee9ed8/unsplash-image-s9CC2SKySJM.jpg Resource Library - Resume and Cover Letter Basics - Resumes and cover letters in game dev aren’t all too different from those in other industries, but if you’re never written one before or you want to make sure you’re hitting the nuances of a game dev application specifically, this page is here to help! We’ve got templates and examples for you, as well as basic do’s and don’ts and some starting pointers for how to really make your resume and cover letter stand out. If after reading through this you’re feeling good about your resume and cover letter and ready for more, or if you’ve got a specific job application you really want to nail, we’ve got a second article with tips and exercises for leveling up and customizing your resume and letter even more! Overview: • Resume and Cover Letter Templates and Examples • Resume Basics for Game Dev • Cover Letter Basics for Game Dev • Write for Busy Strangers https://www.sharedxp.net/resources/job-hunting monthly 0.5 2022-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627a7018a4fef37ce11a2ec8/9b6fbfdc-8345-4d3c-a42f-9d828b92d18b/Office+computer+-+1280x854.jpg Resource Library - Job-Hunting: Where to Look, What to Expect - This page links to several of my favorite game dev job boards, as well social media you probably want to have a presence on, outlines of what you probably want before you start applying to places, and the typical phases of an application process. 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However, it’s also a skill, and it can be improved with practice like any other skill. This page aims to get you familiar and comfortable with the different stages of interviewing, by letting you know what to expect and watch for, questions to practice and advice on how to rock your interview and feel as comfortable as possible doing it. You’ve got this! Overview: • Common Stages/Types of Interviews • General Interview Tips • Common Interview Questions • Potential Questions for Interviewers • Practice / Example Interviews https://www.sharedxp.net/resources/communities-and-support monthly 0.5 2022-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627a7018a4fef37ce11a2ec8/54cfed56-2550-4602-8e78-f0140e79ad3b/pexels-keira-burton-6146970.jpg Resource Library - Game Dev Communities - Gaming communities focused on bringing together and supporting game developers. These lists include communities open to anyone working in or pursuing game development, those focused on specific subsets of the community, and those open to content creators. This list is growing all the time! If you see a community we’ve missed, please let us know! Links marked with an * are safe space communities - you must be a member of the groups they’re dedicated to in order to join them. Overview: • Discipline-Specific Communities • Social and Support Communities • Broader Gaming Communities • Mental Health Support https://www.sharedxp.net/resources/online-presence monthly 0.5 2022-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627a7018a4fef37ce11a2ec8/9529d33c-e2b5-418a-bbb1-2b5bfd44aa7a/pexels-liza-summer-6347912.jpg Resource Library - Let Jobs Find You: Building a Online Presence - Strategically building an online presence has many advantages. There are many wonderful game development communities where you can build relationships, skills, and hyper-specific meme collections, and by being on the websites where recruiters and hiring managers search for potential candidates to source, you increase the chances of someone noticing you without you having to apply to anything or send your portfolio to anyone. 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