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Matthew Jeffery, head of Global Talent Brand, Electronic Arts.

The games industry has never been a more vibrant, compelling and rewarding place to work. But it's also never been so popular, nor have the skills required to land a job in it more complex.

Similarly, while more colleges and universities than ever before are offering courses as a means of kick-starting a career, there's more and more competition for jobs at a time when developers are under an increasing threat from uneven global economic conditions.

If you're looking to get into the industry you need to do your research - it's an amazing place to work, and the rewards can be enormous, but make sure you've got your eyes open.

Education

Escape details summer taster courses

Introductory sessions in July and August aimed at students leaving school

Education

Dare to be Digital 2009 launches

Abertay-based student competition to feature over 70 students from 9 countries

Education

Ubisoft Reflections rewards top students

Four students win six-month contracts in sponsored competition

Education

Tiga becomes Train2Game examination body

Trade association to act as awarding body for distance learning courses

Education

Videogames develop life skills, say gamers

Autodesk survey shows widespread belief in videogames' unintended benefits

Education

Abertay announces link with Peking University

Institutions to collaborate on curriculum design, teaching methods and graduate prospects

Education

GamesIndustry.biz Network now 5000 strong

Miles Jacobson announced as first industry figure to feature in student Q&A sessions

Education

Gotland Uni team to release XBLA game

Penalty of Heroes to be published later this year as part of games course

Features

Editorial Education

And The Award Goes To...

And The Award Goes To...

BAFTA is a big name in film and television - but does the games industry need the Academy?

Article Education

Dare to be Digital: Ctrl_D

Dare to be Digital: Ctrl_D

The third and final winning team is profiled here, with details on the game - and the people that created it

Article Education

Dare to be Digital: Blue Skies

Dare to be Digital: Blue Skies

The second of this year's 3 winning teams is profiled here, with details on the game - and the people that created it

Article Education

Dare to be Digital: DarkMatter Designs

The first of this year's 3 winning teams is profiled here, with details on the game - and the people that created it

Interview Education

Who Dares, Wins...

Dare to be Digital's Paul Durrant explains the competition's origins, and what still needs to be done.

Editorial Education

Skill Shortage

It's time for direct action against terrible videogame-related degrees.

Article Education

Careers: A Tough Choice

EA's Matthew Jeffery on the issues facing students and graduates today.

Report Education

FreeStyle Career Tips: Part 2

More tips from the FreeStyleGames team on getting a job in the games industry

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