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How would you suggest I go about inquiring about a summer internship with a game design company whose site shows an area to sign up for internships, but doesn't appear to allow outsiders to sign up for them?
I am very interested in connecting with someone from SONY NY to inquire, however I'm not having any luck. I'm currently completing my freshman year of college, majoring in Visual Arts & Technology with a concertation in game design, and feel a game development company would be such great experience for me.
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Fasi Uddin’s Answer
Hi Orion,
It's fantastic that you're thinking about internships early in your college journey. Starting now gives you a great advantage.
If a company's internship page isn't open to outside applicants, it could mean a few things: the program might not be accepting applications yet, it might be restricted to certain schools, or they might use a different recruitment process.
Here's how you can tackle this:
- Regularly check the company's careers or internship page. Some open applications only during specific times.
- See if they recruit through your college’s career center or career fairs. Some internships are managed through university partnerships.
- Look for official recruiting events, portfolio reviews, or campus outreach activities related to the company.
- Apply to multiple studios, not just one. Experience in any game development role can make you a stronger candidate in the future.
Since you're just starting college, focus on gaining experience that will boost your future applications:
- Create small games or design projects for your portfolio.
- Join game jams or collaborate on student projects.
- Get involved in game development clubs or student communities.
- Practice explaining your design decisions clearly.
Remember, big companies like Sony can be very competitive, especially for freshmen. Don't get discouraged if it takes time. Many students start with smaller studios or indie teams before moving to larger companies.
Your strategic thinking about experience and networking is impressive. Keep building your skills and applying consistently—early persistence often leads to success in this industry.
Create small game or design projects for your portfolio
Participate in game jams or collaborative student projects
Join game development clubs or student communities
Practice presenting and explaining your design decisions clearly
It's fantastic that you're thinking about internships early in your college journey. Starting now gives you a great advantage.
If a company's internship page isn't open to outside applicants, it could mean a few things: the program might not be accepting applications yet, it might be restricted to certain schools, or they might use a different recruitment process.
Here's how you can tackle this:
- Regularly check the company's careers or internship page. Some open applications only during specific times.
- See if they recruit through your college’s career center or career fairs. Some internships are managed through university partnerships.
- Look for official recruiting events, portfolio reviews, or campus outreach activities related to the company.
- Apply to multiple studios, not just one. Experience in any game development role can make you a stronger candidate in the future.
Since you're just starting college, focus on gaining experience that will boost your future applications:
- Create small games or design projects for your portfolio.
- Join game jams or collaborate on student projects.
- Get involved in game development clubs or student communities.
- Practice explaining your design decisions clearly.
Remember, big companies like Sony can be very competitive, especially for freshmen. Don't get discouraged if it takes time. Many students start with smaller studios or indie teams before moving to larger companies.
Your strategic thinking about experience and networking is impressive. Keep building your skills and applying consistently—early persistence often leads to success in this industry.
Fasi Uddin recommends the following next steps:
Thank you for the advice, Fasi Uddin.
Orion
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Jordan’s Answer
Look for recruiters on LinkedIn and show that you're interested.