Im only nearing the finish of highschool.
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I can already code in C++ EXTREMELY well. I design most all of my applications in win32 I do fully understand how to program in MFC as well. Most of my programs are usually DirectX or OpenGL games that I write in my spare time in C/C++ using MSVC++6. I was wondering what would be a good choice for me to do. I have tooken a few college classes yet they don't really hold my intrest what so ever. Im really not intrested in going to a 4 year college to learn Visual Basic. I don't like visual basic and I would rather learn something really useful and acutally apply my knowledge. It seems like whenever I want to learn some thing by the time I have reached the point where we are going to learn it I am already way past what they are trying to teach me if you catch my drift. I am wondering exactly what to do. I really want to go into the buisness field yet it seems like im in a complicated situation. I do however intend to take a few more college classes after I graduate mostly in physics, math, and programming if possible. Does anyone have any suggestions to how to find resumes of the area of "computer game development" and what the employers are currently seeking in inviduals entering the industry. I already have a fairly decent resume on gamasutra.com if anyone has any other suggestions please post them. - LiquidKnight
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I can already code in C++ EXTREMELY well. I design most all of my applications in win32 I do fully understand how to program in MFC as well. Most of my programs are usually DirectX or OpenGL games that I write in my spare time in C/C++ using MSVC++6. I was wondering what would be a good choice for me to do. I have tooken a few college classes yet they don't really hold my intrest what so ever. Im really not intrested in going to a 4 year college to learn Visual Basic. I don't like visual basic and I would rather learn something really useful and acutally apply my knowledge. It seems like whenever I want to learn some thing by the time I have reached the point where we are going to learn it I am already way past what they are trying to teach me if you catch my drift. I am wondering exactly what to do. I really want to go into the buisness field yet it seems like im in a complicated situation. I do however intend to take a few more college classes after I graduate mostly in physics, math, and programming if possible. Does anyone have any suggestions to how to find resumes of the area of "computer game development" and what the employers are currently seeking in inviduals entering the industry. I already have a fairly decent resume on gamasutra.com if anyone has any other suggestions please post them. - LiquidKnight
What do you mean when you state "I really want to go into the business field yet it seems like im in a complicated situation"? I have a BS degree in Business and have worked as a programmer and/or manager for many years. I owned a business for a while. You don't need a CS degree to work in the computer field.
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What do you mean when you state "I really want to go into the business field yet it seems like im in a complicated situation"? I have a BS degree in Business and have worked as a programmer and/or manager for many years. I owned a business for a while. You don't need a CS degree to work in the computer field.
Yea i know thats what i have thought but it seems like eveyrone is all GET A DEGREE GET A DEGREE if you get what i mean.. Sure it owuld be nice but i really dont see a reaosn to get one - LiquidKnight
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Yea i know thats what i have thought but it seems like eveyrone is all GET A DEGREE GET A DEGREE if you get what i mean.. Sure it owuld be nice but i really dont see a reaosn to get one - LiquidKnight
You dont need a degree, but you are going to make your life a lot easier when you are competing against a ton of other developers that do have degree. The problem with many employers right now, is that there are so many available candidates that they want to pick the best looking developers on paper before they invite them in for an interview. Many employers make a BSCS a requirement for the job. Even though you may be able to program circles around all of the developers with degrees, the human resources screener would not even consider you because you do not meet the basic requirements. The way that you will get a job without a degree is by using your contacts, and getting in touch directly with the hiring managers. Once they see what type of developer you are, they may want to hire you on merit, even though you do not meet their basic requirements on paper.
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I can already code in C++ EXTREMELY well. I design most all of my applications in win32 I do fully understand how to program in MFC as well. Most of my programs are usually DirectX or OpenGL games that I write in my spare time in C/C++ using MSVC++6. I was wondering what would be a good choice for me to do. I have tooken a few college classes yet they don't really hold my intrest what so ever. Im really not intrested in going to a 4 year college to learn Visual Basic. I don't like visual basic and I would rather learn something really useful and acutally apply my knowledge. It seems like whenever I want to learn some thing by the time I have reached the point where we are going to learn it I am already way past what they are trying to teach me if you catch my drift. I am wondering exactly what to do. I really want to go into the buisness field yet it seems like im in a complicated situation. I do however intend to take a few more college classes after I graduate mostly in physics, math, and programming if possible. Does anyone have any suggestions to how to find resumes of the area of "computer game development" and what the employers are currently seeking in inviduals entering the industry. I already have a fairly decent resume on gamasutra.com if anyone has any other suggestions please post them. - LiquidKnight
The main obstacle with getting a job in the game programming industry is that they want you to have previous game-programming experience. The trick then is to take a few of your well polished games and submit them with your resume. The other trick is to use your contacts to get in touch with the hiring managers directly. The Human resources screeners will weed you out the moment they see you. They do not understand talent, they only understand numbers and minimum requirements. Good Luck
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Yea i know thats what i have thought but it seems like eveyrone is all GET A DEGREE GET A DEGREE if you get what i mean.. Sure it owuld be nice but i really dont see a reaosn to get one - LiquidKnight
In my mind, one benefit of having a degree is that it shows an employer that you have a certain amount of discipline. You've worked for four years toward a goal and didn't quit because you got bored with it or came across something more interesting. If I were looking to hire someone, I would want to see some indication that the individual has some ability to work through times when the work is not fully stimulating. (Is there anyone out there that always finds their work fully stimulating?) I would hope that a college education also offers some breadth to your experiences. I would prefer to work with someone whose life goes beyond C++ and games development. (Though it seems college degrees are becoming more and more specialized.) Neal Stublen http://www.awesoftware.com