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Game Testing- The Truth About Getting Paid For Playing Video Games.

By: Jon Evans

Do you want to earn a living while you game in the comfort of your own home? It is possible to make some cash just by playing games. That is, if you are a video game tester.

This definitely sounds like an awesome way to earn a living, doesn't it? It absolutely is if you are person who loves playing video games. You get to play-test the up-to-the-minute and greatest games before anyone else sees them.

This article will tell you how to become a video game tester.

Increase your visibility in the gaming business. Regardless of how well you play the games or how many years you have played them, you won't be able to get a job as a video game tester if the people who develop the games are unaware that you exist.

You must be persistent with game companies. Send them your resume with your skills and experience with video games included.

Always be professional when communicating with video game companies. Though this is not a formal, suit and tie kind of job, a large company will usually respond better to you if you present yourself as a professional.

You will definitely want to tout your abilities by telling them the number of games you have conquered, or the number of gaming systems you have in your home. This is valuable because experience makes a difference.

When you get your first assignment (and believe me you will, as long as you have the right PC or console) make sure to take your work seriously. Read the given instructions carefully and thoroughly. The directions are going to let you know what the developer needs to learn from you. So you better take notes while you play because you just can't rely on memory alone to keep all this information.

When you submit the data make sure you pass it on time before the deadline. Always check your documents for good spelling and grammatical errors.

Don't rest on your laurels after you complete your first assignment however. It is important to keep in contact with companies to get new jobs. You need to think like a freelancer. Continue to add to your knowledge base. Keep on building your contacts

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It feels wonderful when you finish your first video game testing job. However you should keep in touch with games companies in order to more work. Games tester jobs are real, you just need to know how to get them.

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