Jobs if you like video games

Terri Dougherty

Book - 2022

"If you like playing video games, those hours you've spent with your fingers on a keyboard or a controller in your hands can lead to a career in a growing industry. Market intelligence firm IDC estimates that consumers around the world spent $179.7 billion on video games in 2020 - 20 percent more than the previous year. Skills developed while playing video games can also help a person thrive in any workplace. Researchers found that video game players tend to have skills like agreeableness, openness, and conscientiousness that can help them succeed as members of workplace teams"--

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Subjects
Genres
Young adult nonfiction
Published
San Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, Inc 2022.
Language
English
Main Author
Terri Dougherty (author)
Physical Description
64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Audience
Ages 14-18
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781678202309
  • Introduction: Connecting with a Growing Industry
  • Game Designer
  • Professional Gamer
  • Quality Assurance Tester
  • Drone Pilot
  • Game Artist
  • Audio Engineer
  • Source Notes
  • Interview with a Professional Gamer
  • Other Jobs If You Like Video Games
  • Index
  • Picture Credits
  • About the Author
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 6 Up--Popular hobbies and interests shine in this series about careers for readers who love video games, social media, animals, and music. Each of these well-organized books begins by introducing the history of each job, as well as the education, skills, personality, working conditions, and average starting pay for a variety of roles. Readers will learn what a typical workday looks like for jobs like professional gamer, drone pilot, quality assurance tester, marketing manager, content strategist, social media analyst, DJ, music producer, wildlife rehabilitator, animal control officer, veterinary technician, and more. What makes this series stand out is its analysis of how the pandemic has affected each of these fields and the future implications of those impacts. VERDICT A standout series that high school guidance counselors should consider for their collections.

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