4 Easy Steps To Become One Of The Highly Paid PS3 Beta Testers - Job Finding S

[Marie Neill]

You can make it as one of the PS3 beta testers if you use these 4 EASY
steps to start with!
You are going to learn where to look for jobs, how to focus your
resume, and how to make your application stand out so you have a
really good chance of getting hired.
For the record, being amongst the highest paid PS3 beta testers is
great---but it will take time to work up to that! You can work from
home, and get paid to play video games. It truly is the job of jobs,
but you have to work at it to make it happen.
Step 1: Finding jobs for PS3 beta testing
Make a list of all the game developers for the PS3, like SEGA and EA.
Make a list of 10-20 game developers and check their websites every
few days. If you look for a few weeks, chances are good you will find
a job posting for a game tester of some sort.
Step 2: Apply FAST and emphasize the right things
One key to becoming one of a PS3 beta tester is that you need to get
your application out fast. If yours is one of the first ones read, you
have a much better chance of getting hired. If you are checking game
developer websites every few days, you will probably be one of the
first people to spot the job offer and it will be easy to apply fast.
Remember, there are probably quite a few PS3 beta testers applying for
the same testing position---you need to stand out (see step 4)
You application (cover letter and resume) should emphasize these 4
skills:
" Strong communication skills" Good attention to details" Patience"
Persistence
PS3 beta testers are hired to TEST games, not play them to have fun.
You want them to know you can work long hours and still find bugs
(even minor ones).
Step 3 is for getting your first job as a video game tester. You can
skip it, but do so at your own risk.
Step 3: Offer to work as a PS3 beta tester for free
Since you will likely have no experience or references, offer to work
your first job as game tester for free. This will get your foot in the
door and a chance to add a reference and experience to your resume.
Besides, working for free playing video games isn't that bad of a
deal. All PS3 beta testers started out somewhere, and you need to too.
Step 4: Stand out in some way
Try sending a letter with a plastic bug and have the letter say
something to the effect of "don't let your game get ruined by bugs,
give me a call". That would leave a positive impression and make your
resume stand out.
You could also trying sending a controller with the buttons sanded
down saying "I play games non-stop. I will test your around the clock,
give me a call at..." Do something that sells your skill as a game
tester and stands out. Both suggestions focus on your selling points---
you find bugs and you can play for long hours!
Now you know where to start looking, how to apply, and how to get
hired for your first job. As you get better, you will start making
contacts and your references may be able to tell you about job
opportunities that aren't meant for the public.
There is nothing stopping you from becoming one of the PS3 beta
testers who work from home. Get out there and get gaming!