As we approach the latter half of October 2022, many students may be starting to prepare for job hunting.
It is important to first research companies and learn about the industry in order to find a job in the company or industry of your choice.
While it is important to research the company and the industry, the best way to obtain information is to listen to what people who are actually involved in the industry have to say!
Online seminars for students who are interested in working in the game industry have been held by "Koei Tecmo Holdings," "Square Enix," "SEGA," "NAMCO BANDAI STUDIO & Co. Ltd. and FromSoftware Inc. will hold a joint online event called " Game Career Camp ".
Online Seminar "Game Career Camp" will be held!
LuGa公式サイト The online seminar "Game Career Camp" will be held by " Koei Tecmo Holdings," " Square Enix," " SEGA Corporation," "NAMCO BANDAI STUDIO Inc. NAMCO BANDAI STUDIO Inc. and FromSoftware Inc.
The seminar will be held three times in total, and will include a roundtable discussion among engineers and designers, as well as real opinions about the game industry from the employees of the five participating companies.
The first "Special Collaboration of Recruiters from 5 Companies! Game Industry Research & Honne Panel Talk".
In the first session of this seminar, recruiters from the five participating companies will take the stage to discuss the characteristics of each company, its corporate culture, training for newcomers, and other topics through panel talks, and there will also be an opportunity for participants to ask questions.
The actual order of the panel talks will vary, but the topics for the day's panel talks are as follows
- Tell us what each company is most proud of!
- What kind of people do you want in the game industry?
- Is there anything you want them to do while they are students?
- Is game production experience necessary?
- Do you have to be a game student or from a specific school?
- What is your current working style?
- Will I be assigned to the title and work location I requested when I joined the company?
- How long is the training period for new employees?
- Tell me what you do during new hire training!
- Are there any learning opportunities or support outside of the newcomer training?
- Tell me about your unique benefits package!
- Are foreign nationals and international students eligible to apply?
- Should I play games with the company I am applying for?
- What should I wear for the interview?
We will discuss the game industry topics that job hunters may be interested in, divided into 14 themes.
This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in the game industry to hear firsthand what it is like to be in the industry, so come and join us and be prepared for your job hunting activities!
The seminar will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 13:00 to 15:30.
The deadline to apply for the 1st seminar is October 21, 2022 (Fri.) at 12:00 p.m., so please apply from the official LuGa website!
| The 1st "Special Collaboration of Recruiters from 5 Companies! Panel Talk: Research and Honne Panel Talk on the Game Industry" Overview | |
| Date & Time | October 22, 2022 (Saturday) 13:00-15:30 |
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| Participating companies | KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CORPORATION / SQUARE ENIX CORPORATION / SEGA CORPORATION / NAMCO BANDAI STUDIO INC. / FROM SOFTWARE CO. |
| Target Participants | Students who wish to work in the game industry (career track/development) *Any grade or major is welcome. Educational institutions |
| Contents | Introduction of participating companies Panel talk （Panel Talks (topics will include company culture, job hunting, newcomer training, internships, etc. ︕ Q&A Corner) Q&A Corner (Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.) |
The 2nd "Engineers from each company will talk about their engineering careers and the characteristics of each company.
In the second program, front-line engineers from each company will take the stage to discuss engineering careers in the game industry.
Some students may not have a clear idea of what kind of work it is to be an engineer, but this session will discuss actual job descriptions, the differences and characteristics of each company, and what new graduates are looking for when they apply for a job.
The talk will also cover topics such as career paths and the differences in working styles at each company, making it a must-see for students aiming for engineering careers!
The date and time of the seminar is scheduled for Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 13:00 to 15:30.
The date and time is scheduled for Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Participation in the second seminar will be announced later.
| Summary of the "Roundtable Discussion on Engineering Careers and Company Characteristics" by Engineers from Each Company | |
| Date and time | November 12, 2022 (Saturday) 13:00-15:30 |
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| Participating companies | SEGA Corporation / NAMCO BANDAI Studios / SQUARE ENIX Co. |
| Target Participants | Students who want to work as engineers in the game industry Educational institutions |
| Contents | Introduction of participating companies What is an engineer in the game industry? (Introduction of game programming, graphics, server side, and other engineering jobs in the game industry, including the characteristics of each company ︕) (We will introduce the engineering jobs in the game industry, including game programming, graphics, server side, etc., with the characteristics of each company ︕) Panel Talk (We will talk about the required human resources for engineers in the game industry ︕) Q&A Corner (Current engineers will answer your questions ︕ Please feel free to ask any questions you may have) |
3rd "Game Graphics Roundtable Discussion by Designers from Each Company
In the third seminar, designers from various companies will take the stage to discuss their careers and the appeal of working in game graphics.
They will talk about what they actually do, the differences and characteristics of each company, and what they look for in a new graduate's work when applying for a job.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm.
The 3rd seminar will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm.
| Overview of the 3rd Seminar: "Game Graphics Roundtable Discussion by Designers from Various Companies | |
| Date and Time | November 19, 2022 (Saturday) 13:00-15:30 |
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| Participating companies | KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CORPORATION / SQUARE ENIX CORPORATION / SEGA CORPORATION / NAMCO BANDAI STUDIO Inc. |
| Target Participants | Students who are interested in working as designers in the game industry Educational institutions |
| Contents | Introduction of participating companies What is a designer in the game industry? (Concept art, characters, backgrounds, UI, effects...etc.) (Introduction of designers in the game industry, including concept art, characters, backgrounds, UI, effects..., etc., with special features of each company ︕) Panel Talk (Panel talk on the theme of human resources required for designers in the game industry ︕) Q&A Corner (Designers who are currently working in the industry will answer your questions ︕ Please feel free to ask any questions you may have) |
The first seminar will be held on Saturday, October 22!
The first seminar of the "Game Career Camp" will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 13:00.
The deadline for registration is October 21, 2022 (Fri.) at 12:00 p.m., and participation is free of charge, so students who are interested in working in the game industry are encouraged to attend!
Registration can be made through the official LuGa website, and LuGa membership registration is required at the time of application.
In addition, there will be a viewing period from November 19, 2022 (Sat.) to December 23, 2022 (Fri.) during which participating companies will be able to view the registered works at a later date.
During this period, you may receive individual offers to review your work or be scouted, so don't forget to register your work when you become a LuGa member!
The method of registering your work will be announced at a later date.
This is a rare opportunity to hear recruiters and creators from five game companies talk about their jobs, give advice on job hunting, and describe their corporate culture and characteristics.
We hope you will participate in the "Game Career Camp" and prepare for your upcoming job hunting activities!
For more information about the "Game Career Camp," please visit the official LuGa website.
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