What is a video game tester and how to become one

Key steps to become a video game tester

1. Explore video game tester education requirements

   Most common video game tester degrees

   Bachelor's

   54.0 %

   Associate

   21.8 %

   High School Diploma

   18.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific video game tester skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Bug Reports	60.93%
   Test Cases	21.38%
   Game Design	6.89%
   PC	5.96%
   Quality Standards	4.84%

3. Complete relevant video game tester training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New video game testers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a video game tester based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real video game tester resumes.

4. Research video game tester duties and responsibilities

   • Manage departmental inventory and troubleshoot testing, reporting and inventory issues.
   • Test console and PC games for errors by testing their performance and reporting any errors find into the computer database.
   • Communicate with repair and modification technicians in order to troubleshoot hardware and software issues with problematic blade units.
   • Create the traceability matrix for comprehensive coverage of the requirements.

5. Prepare your video game tester resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your video game tester resume.

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6. Apply for video game tester jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a video game tester job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams