Exploring Gaming Industry Careers (Career Quest)

Exploring Gaming Industry Careers (Career Quest)

Careers in the video game industry have skyrocketed since the advent of home gaming, and opportunities continue to expand as new consoles, games, and other technology hit the market. Even organizations such as the military make use of gaming skills and hardware. If you are interested in graphic design, programming, video game development, writing, and related professions, you can begin your journey into the gaming world today. Exploring Gaming Industry Careers looks at the evolution of the gaming industry and provides insight into the future of the field, such as what jobs are available, how much hiring outlooks are expected to boost, and potential salaries for professionals. In this practical guide, find out how to make the most of your classes and extracurriculars, what further education you might need, and more to turn your high scores into paychecks. "Each book provides details about what workers do, along with salary ranges, job outlooks, and concrete steps for getting started in high school and college through camps, internships, and other opportunities. . . . The information is detailed and comprehensive, offering motivated students a wealth of knowledge to guide their planning."― School Library Journals Mari Bolte has worked in publishing as a writer and editor for more than 15 years. She has written dozens of books about things like science and craft projects, historical figures and events, and pop culture. She lives in Minnesota.