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.
amBX to sponsor Dare to be Digital
Development kits and technical support will be provided to entrants in the student competition
More degrees should be Skillset-accredited, says Wilson
Tiga CEO also believes the UK will see more graduate placements become available in the games industry over time
Channel 4 to sponsor Dare to be Digital
Broadcaster to promote regional centres for leading student games competition in deal worth "significant six figure sum"
Sony Online Entertainment launches scholarship competition
USD 10,000 and ten week internship on offer for female students looking for a career in games production
GamesIndustry.biz Career Fair unveiled
The dates for this year's GamesIndustry.biz Career Fair have been unveiled as October 28-29, and the event will once again take place as part of the London Games Fesitval.
Students must choose carefully, says Jeffery
Graduates in the UK face an increasingly tough time getting a job in the games industry, and university courses aren't necessarily the best means of preparation.
Braben, Hasson sound industry warnings
Key UK industry figures have once again underlined the threat that countries such as Canada and Singapore are posing to the UK by offering subsidies of various kinds.
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