How Do I Find Game Tester Positions?

Online job boards should be one of your first ports of call when looking for game tester positions. Sign up for job boards that serve your local area and the gaming or technology industry. Complete your profile on each site you sign up on and upload your CV so that you're advertising yourself to potential employers. Don't forget to describe the type of job you're looking for!

Most sites will also allow you to set up email alerts if any jobs are posted that match the criteria you are looking for, so make sure to make use of it.

If you live in an area where the gaming industry is booming, then companies may advertise their open positions in the local newspapers. Look for newspapers that are distributed for free in your area.

There are blogs and mailing lists out there dedicated to the gaming industry. It's likely that if they regularly advertise jobs, then some of them are going to be for paid beta testers. Even if they don't end up advertising that many positions, you're still likely to pick up valuable information about working in the gaming industry.

You've probably heard the saying, "It's not what you know, it's who you know", especially in regards to job hunting. More and more jobs are being filled these days through word of mouth. Think about it; it's free advertising for the companies, and their HR department isn't overwhelmed by job applications. Whereas if they go elsewhere to advertise their vacancies, it's going to cost them money and it's going to result in a paperwork nightmare for whoever has to choose the right candidate for the position (having 150 people apply per position available is not uncommon!).

There are people out there that maintain databases full of companies that hire game testers, along with information that is vital for those seeking jobs from said companies. This is information such as the contact details for the hiring manager, what they look for in applicants, salary range, etc. However, be prepared to pay a one off or subscription fee to access such information.