Preparing for the Job Market

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In Class: Rountable Resume Critiques

Discussion: What’s in a resume?

We will be conducting resume reviews today, with peer feedback. You should have a printed copy of your resume to annotate as you receive advice, and you will be turning in that copy at the end of class. During your critiques, every group member will have a chance to share their resume and get feedback. When you are giving feedback, focus on specific details and advice relating to:

  • Clarity
  • Readability and format
  • Coherence
  • Skills Emphasis
  • Appropriate Information
  • Spelling, punctuation and grammar

Sample Portfolios to Critique

Tools and Requirements for Finishing the Job Market Packet

Game Plan Presentations

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Game Plan Presentations

Remember to remain silent during other teams’ presentations, and save all questions and comments until the end. Use the peer review sheets to note additional questions or ideas so that the team has concrete feedback to use when planning their next steps.

For each presentation, note down two suggestions you would like to share with the group. You will hand those in to me at the end of class, so make sure your name and the name of the team you are commenting on are clear. I will pass on a summary of these critiques to the teams along with my evaluation.

Remember: We will not be meeting in-person on February 15th. A draft of your resume is due for peer review on February 22nd, and your first stage prototype is due February 29th.

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Welcome to Game Development Project II! I hope you enjoyed the break and made progress on your ideas. Links for the schedule, required readings, and grading information are above. Watch this space, as more information will be added throughout the term. This is the final course in the year-long sequence.

This semester, we will:

  • Revisit and revise plans for your game designs
  • Work on strategies and materials for entering the job market
  • Use playtesting and usability to improve your games
  • Finish developing final prototypes

The semester will culminate with presentations on May 9th, where you will share your final games with your friends, family and the larger community.