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[Andrew.G]

Posted via CodeCall Mobile How likely is it for me to get a job working as a software develepor for a video game company straight out of college with a B.S in Computer Science?

[BlaineSch]

Depends where you go and what they need at the time. Even if you dont become a game programmer you can still become a programmer pretty easily. It also depends on how far your willing to move.

[Andrew.G]

Posted via CodeCall Mobile ok so what kind of companies hire jr.programmers and what kind of work would these jr.programmers do?

[BlaineSch]

Tons of people hire programmers. Even non related to computer places hire programmers. Everybody needs a website or software to be maintained. Some companies wanted better more efficient programs to manage users, workers, volunteers, processes, events, etc. There is no telling what software somebody else might want or what company might hire you. You might even solicit to them. Go there tell them who you are what you do and tell them you might be able to help, look around see whats going down with paper etc and try to make them paperless or say you could develop such and such software which can increase productivity blah blah blah

possibilities are endless.

[Andrew.G]

Posted via CodeCall Mobile so what is a noobie programmer to do?

[Brandon W]

As Jordan mentioned, the major companies actually look for some people with experience. If you go to a local start-up gaming company, you should get a job fairly easily. I would spend a few years there and help them get off their feet. If you are good enough, the company might become very popular and you will be recognised for helping them.

Which then you will have a name in gaming industry which will help you a lot in getting into major companies.

[Andrew.G]

Posted via CodeCall Mobile great advice thanks :)

[Brandon W]

Your welcome mate, I was looking at getting into this industry with either a BS, MS or pHD in Mathematics. It's very interesting, how much longer till you attend UNI?

[Andrew.G]

Posted via CodeCall Mobile well im starting high school in a few weeks but im taking the programming class there. Im just setting my sights down the road to a career path that ive already decided on :)

[Brandon W]

Well it's good to know what you want to do already, at least then you can plan for the future :)

What made you choose Game Programming?

[Andrew.G]

Posted via CodeCall Mobile well at first it was just a love of video games and wanting to do anything in that industry. But i recently found out about programming and from what ive done so far its really enjoyable and gives you a deep sense of satisfaction. So why not kill 2 birds with one stone and get paid to do it. :)