Second Life Forums Archive - SL on your Resume?

Sapphire Bombay

Avatar

Join date: 8 Oct 2003

Posts: 341

07-20-2005 09:38

I know a lot of us have spent countless hours working through product development, modeling, texturing, documenting, coding, marketing and supporting SL products. Has anyone actually used their SL development skills on their RL resume? How did you phrase it? Did you provide images / video of your products? Did you provide quantitative data: # of units sold, development costs, profit? How was it received by the prospective employer?

_____________________

Avatar: A temporary manifestation or aspect of a continuing entity.

Chip Midnight

ate my baby!

Join date: 1 May 2003

Posts: 10,231

07-20-2005 09:41

I haven't, but if I was going to bid on a job doing texture work for a similar medium I would definitely use examples of work done in SL in my portfolio or demo reel.

_____________________

My other hobby:
www.live365.com/stations/chip_midnight

Travis Lambert

White dog, red collar

Join date: 3 Jun 2004

Posts: 2,819

07-20-2005 09:43

I'd say that if a potential candidate listed "Second Life" on their resume, it would mean absolutely nothing to the interviewer unless they had some experience with SL themselves.

I often have the sucky job of filtering through stacks of resumes to try and fill an open FTE. While my own response would be along the lines of "Wow... they play too" - most of my peers would probably see that entry on a resume as a potential sign of immaturity.

_____________________

------------------
The Shelter

The Shelter is a non-profit recreation center for new residents, and supporters of new residents. Our goal is to provide a positive & supportive social environment for those looking for one in our overwhelming world.

Aimee Weber

The one on the right

Join date: 30 Jan 2004

Posts: 4,286

07-20-2005 09:46

Hrmm. I have actually thought about this. I think I would word it as such:

Freelance content provider for 3D environments

...and then show a portfolio before they had a chance to ask. I would avoid any mention of the word "game"

_____________________

Raudf Fox

(ra-ow-th)

Join date: 25 Feb 2005

Posts: 5,119

07-20-2005 09:51

From: Aimee Weber

Hrmm. I have actually thought about this. I think I would word it as such:

Freelance content provider for 3D environments

...and then show a portfolio before they had a chance to ask. I would avoid any mention of the word "game"

That's what my husband said. Unfortunately, it's hard to get him to do much in the game since it's rather like what he does in RL at his job!!!

Better yet, if the employer does enjoy the game, you can always have them log in and go looking as stuff

_____________________

DiamonX Studios, the place of the Victorian Times series of gowns and dresses - Located at http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fushida/224/176

Want more attachment points for your avatar's wearing pleasure? Then please vote for

https://jira.secondlife.com/browse/VWR-1065?

SL on your Resume?
Sapphire Bombay Avatar Join date: 8 Oct 2003 Posts: 341	07-20-2005 09:38 I know a lot of us have spent countless hours working through product development, modeling, texturing, documenting, coding, marketing and supporting SL products. Has anyone actually used their SL development skills on their RL resume? How did you phrase it? Did you provide images / video of your products? Did you provide quantitative data: # of units sold, development costs, profit? How was it received by the prospective employer? _____________________ Avatar: A temporary manifestation or aspect of a continuing entity.
Chip Midnight ate my baby! Join date: 1 May 2003 Posts: 10,231	07-20-2005 09:41 I haven't, but if I was going to bid on a job doing texture work for a similar medium I would definitely use examples of work done in SL in my portfolio or demo reel. _____________________ My other hobby: www.live365.com/stations/chip_midnight
Travis Lambert White dog, red collar Join date: 3 Jun 2004 Posts: 2,819	07-20-2005 09:43 I'd say that if a potential candidate listed "Second Life" on their resume, it would mean absolutely nothing to the interviewer unless they had some experience with SL themselves. I often have the sucky job of filtering through stacks of resumes to try and fill an open FTE. While my own response would be along the lines of "Wow... they play too" - most of my peers would probably see that entry on a resume as a potential sign of immaturity. _____________________ ------------------ The Shelter The Shelter is a non-profit recreation center for new residents, and supporters of new residents. Our goal is to provide a positive & supportive social environment for those looking for one in our overwhelming world.
Aimee Weber The one on the right Join date: 30 Jan 2004 Posts: 4,286	07-20-2005 09:46 Hrmm. I have actually thought about this. I think I would word it as such: Freelance content provider for 3D environments ...and then show a portfolio before they had a chance to ask. I would avoid any mention of the word "game" _____________________
Raudf Fox (ra-ow-th) Join date: 25 Feb 2005 Posts: 5,119	07-20-2005 09:51 From: Aimee Weber Hrmm. I have actually thought about this. I think I would word it as such: Freelance content provider for 3D environments ...and then show a portfolio before they had a chance to ask. I would avoid any mention of the word "game" That's what my husband said. Unfortunately, it's hard to get him to do much in the game since it's rather like what he does in RL at his job!!! Better yet, if the employer does enjoy the game, you can always have them log in and go looking as stuff _____________________ DiamonX Studios, the place of the Victorian Times series of gowns and dresses - Located at http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fushida/224/176 Want more attachment points for your avatar's wearing pleasure? Then please vote for https://jira.secondlife.com/browse/VWR-1065?

Welcome to the Second Life Forums Archive

SL on your Resume?