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I finally sent in my full application to Riot Games.
I'm excited, nervous and a little scared!
While I have been studying to be an engineer, I have also been taking project management and cost estimation and modeling courses. I am hoping I can get a leadership position at Riot Games. I am so in love with their company because of their great policies, attitude and creations! Not only is League of Legends an absolutely amazing game, but Riot is a great company for their policy that all players are equal and important, paying or not. Not to mention, they are also a bunch of fun loving rascals that will be as amazing as friends as they are as coworkers!
I revised, reviewed, edited and reedited my cover letter so many times that I thought my eyes would bleed! I must have spent 4 hours editing the finished product last night and spent another hour this morning before I was satisfied. Now it's off and sent and all I can do is bite my nails and wait!
While I've had internships and casual jobs before, this is my first time applying for a professional position! I wouldn't be as stressed if it was for an engineering company, because I know what to expect in those regards. This is just so complete new to me, I have no clue what I'm in for or what I'll be asked!
@.@
If I do get an interview, I'm probably going to die from excitement and nervousness. Certainly, I could get a better paying job, but working for such an amazing company on video games would absolutely be a dream come true!!!
  
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You can just ask your boyfriend, who is a riot employee, to get you in. ^_^
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Good luck, I had to make a tough call a few years back over entering the gaming industry or more boring software development. I chose the latter after concerns that if things went bad it would sour video games for me.
So if you get a position, don't let that happen to you! 
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On November 11 2011 12:56 0123456789 wrote:
You can just ask your boyfriend, who is a riot employee, to get you in. ^_^
Rofl, your "First post" post cracked me up, why did you edit?
As for Serif, he has referred me, which was why I needed to get that cover letter done asap!
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On November 11 2011 12:56 0123456789 wrote:
You can just ask your boyfriend, who is a riot employee, to get you in. ^_^
Yeah, clearly that's professional and under the guise of "we treat everyone equally" pft :B
good luck
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I thought it was commonplace for people to get hired privately (through relatives, husbands, friends etc)
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On November 11 2011 12:59 No_Roo wrote:Good luck, I had to make a tough call a few years back over entering the gaming industry or more boring software development. I chose the latter after concerns that if things went bad it would sour video games for me. So if you get a position, don't let that happen to you!
Haha, I'm not sure that'd be such a bad thing! I'd have so much more free time if I didn't play games all day!
(btw, Tribes Ascend == awesome)
On November 11 2011 13:00 Torte de Lini wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 12:56 0123456789 wrote:
You can just ask your boyfriend, who is a riot employee, to get you in. ^_^ Yeah, clearly that's professional and under the guise of "we treat everyone equally" pft :B good luck
Yeah, a referral is the best I can get from him.
And thank you!
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On November 11 2011 13:00 Torte de Lini wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 12:56 0123456789 wrote:
You can just ask your boyfriend, who is a riot employee, to get you in. ^_^ Yeah, clearly that's professional and under the guise of "we treat everyone equally" pft :B good luck
knowing people is how people get jobs man much much more often than not
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good luck. I can't see riot doing anything but good things with you. God I'd love to get a job too XD. I think that having a job where they let you chose your "company name" like riot.Tryndamere being the ceo is an insanely good job.
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On November 11 2011 13:06 atmuh wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 13:00 Torte de Lini wrote:On November 11 2011 12:56 0123456789 wrote:
You can just ask your boyfriend, who is a riot employee, to get you in. ^_^ Yeah, clearly that's professional and under the guise of "we treat everyone equally" pft :B good luck knowing people is how people get jobs man much much more often than not
Yeah, according to my Project Management class, something like 60% of people are employed through non-official methods (i.e. not from a posted a job opening).
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Hey I want a job too! T_T
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What's that old adage about shitting where you eat? 
Haha here's hoping it works out. I'm not sure I'd be able to work in the same place as my wife all the time.
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United States37500 Posts
What position are you going for?
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On November 11 2011 13:13 sermokala wrote:
good luck. I can't see riot doing anything but good things with you. God I'd love to get a job too XD. I think that having a job where they let you chose your "company name" like riot.Tryndamere being the ceo is an insanely good job.
I hope they think that, too! :D
On November 11 2011 13:18 WaveofShadow wrote:What's that old adage about shitting where you eat? Haha here's hoping it works out. I'm not sure I'd be able to work in the same place as my wife all the time.
Well, Serif works in a secluded little room attached to the server room, while I'd be working upstairs in the halls of cubicles. We probably wouldn't see each other much at work, because he also works in the evenings.
;D
A bunch of my friends work there, too, though!
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On November 11 2011 13:06 atmuh wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 13:00 Torte de Lini wrote:On November 11 2011 12:56 0123456789 wrote:
You can just ask your boyfriend, who is a riot employee, to get you in. ^_^ Yeah, clearly that's professional and under the guise of "we treat everyone equally" pft :B good luck knowing people is how people get jobs man much much more often than not
They don't "get you in" per se.
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On November 11 2011 13:21 NeoIllusions wrote:
What position are you going for?
Currently I'm looking at Technical Coordinator. In terms of experience and education, I'm a little overqualified for the position, but I hope to use it as a footing for moving up the management chain.
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On November 11 2011 13:13 Riku wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 13:06 atmuh wrote:On November 11 2011 13:00 Torte de Lini wrote:On November 11 2011 12:56 0123456789 wrote:
You can just ask your boyfriend, who is a riot employee, to get you in. ^_^ Yeah, clearly that's professional and under the guise of "we treat everyone equally" pft :B good luck knowing people is how people get jobs man much much more often than not Yeah, according to my Project Management class, something like 60% of people are employed through non-official methods (i.e. not from a posted a job opening).
hey that's what i said! stealer!!
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On November 11 2011 13:23 Roe wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 13:13 Riku wrote:On November 11 2011 13:06 atmuh wrote:On November 11 2011 13:00 Torte de Lini wrote:On November 11 2011 12:56 0123456789 wrote:
You can just ask your boyfriend, who is a riot employee, to get you in. ^_^ Yeah, clearly that's professional and under the guise of "we treat everyone equally" pft :B good luck knowing people is how people get jobs man much much more often than not Yeah, according to my Project Management class, something like 60% of people are employed through non-official methods (i.e. not from a posted a job opening). hey that's what i said! stealer!!
Haha, credit to you! My bad <3
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I was at a programming club and one of the guy's mom was offering "paid internships" 1 in las vegas and 2 in jersey. Its funny because the details about it was for a full time job with 50k a year and benefits.
It makes sense though. Hireing people you don't know isn't a good as someone that your friend or family member can vouch that hes not a secret terrorist or a drug kingpin looking for some legitimate income.
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On November 11 2011 13:03 Roe wrote:
I thought it was commonplace for people to get hired privately (through relatives, husbands, friends etc)
Yep. The last company I saw the inside of, they were obligated to post openings for a set number of jobs every so often. Already know who you want to hire? Too bad, post it anyway and ignore the responses. Don't actually have any openings? Too bad, post a bunch of jobs you aren't actually hiring anyone for and ignore the responses. A large percentage of the actual new hires were for positions that were never posted anywhere, though they were professional contacts of employees and not just relatives or friends of employees.
Edit: forgot the most important part. Good luck with the application process!
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On November 11 2011 13:23 Riku wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 13:21 NeoIllusions wrote:
What position are you going for? Currently I'm looking at Technical Coordinator. In terms of experience and education, I'm a little overqualified for the position, but I hope to use it as a footing for moving up the management chain.
Be careful with emphasizing overqualifications. I know a lot of employers that do not hire these types because they may grow to expect more. You want to work up into management, but I'm pretty sure everyone in management wants to do the same. Therefore hiring an overqualified candidate is hiring someone who may end up with the job you want. In the imperfect world we live in this could be enough for a rejection.
I trust you know the job requirements back and forth by now. If I were you I'd head into an interview scenario talking about how you could rock out that position. They're not looking for someone who is awesome on all fronts - they're looking for someone who can do the job well and benefit the company. It's not about 'you' as much as it is about 'them benefiting from you'.
By the by, a great deal of engineers (in my field especially (chemical)) use a bachelor degree to fast-track themselves into a management position. From supervisors to technical managers to project managers: these are the positions one "moves up" to and they have more in common with a business degree. In a way it's really not that unusual you're applying for something like this.
Also consider image. When you work for someone everything you say and do becomes associated with them. The fishbowl philosophy shows you in many ways how your actions have consequences. Take your cosplay posts, for instance. It's not difficult for a potential employer to do some digging and find them. Some might say "cute costume; I'm glad she has hobbies". Others might say "she looks like a total slut, I don't want someone like that representing our company". You've made a name for yourself on a number of websites. No one is squeaky clean, but realize that the little things make the difference. Things like this may not mean a huge deal for a random plant or engineering firm, but you're gunning for a gaming company where your internet presence could play a big factor.
Overall, good luck
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On November 11 2011 14:28 Servius_Fulvius wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 13:23 Riku wrote:On November 11 2011 13:21 NeoIllusions wrote:
What position are you going for? Currently I'm looking at Technical Coordinator. In terms of experience and education, I'm a little overqualified for the position, but I hope to use it as a footing for moving up the management chain. Be careful with emphasizing overqualifications. I know a lot of employers that do not hire these types because they may grow to expect more. You want to work up into management, but I'm pretty sure everyone in management wants to do the same. Therefore hiring an overqualified candidate is hiring someone who may end up with the job you want. In the imperfect world we live in this could be enough for a rejection. I trust you know the job requirements back and forth by now. If I were you I'd head into an interview scenario talking about how you could rock out that position. They're not looking for someone who is awesome on all fronts - they're looking for someone who can do the job well and benefit the company. It's not about 'you' as much as it is about 'them benefiting from you'. By the by, a great deal of engineers (in my field especially (chemical)) use a bachelor degree to fast-track themselves into a management position. From supervisors to technical managers to project managers: these are the positions one "moves up" to and they have more in common with a business degree. In a way it's really not that unusual you're applying for something like this. Also consider image. When you work for someone everything you say and do becomes associated with them. The fishbowl philosophy shows you in many ways how your actions have consequences. Take your cosplay posts, for instance. It's not difficult for a potential employer to do some digging and find them. Some might say "cute costume; I'm glad she has hobbies". Others might say "she looks like a total slut, I don't want someone like that representing our company". You've made a name for yourself on a number of websites. No one is squeaky clean, but realize that the little things make the difference. Things like this may not mean a huge deal for a random plant or engineering firm, but you're gunning for a gaming company where your internet presence could play a big factor. Overall, good luck
Haha, I only emphasized I was an eager and willing candidate. When I say I'm overqualified, it's for reasons like they don't require a degree for the position, but here I am with an engineering degree and an emphasis in management. Overqualified is really not the right term. I'm just way more qualified than their minimum requirements.
Considering my cosplay is for their company, I'm not sure I'll have too many issues with that. As for the rest, I'm not worried about it.
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This passion is just flowing in you o_o! It's great and keep us updated!
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On November 11 2011 13:21 Torte de Lini wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 13:06 atmuh wrote:On November 11 2011 13:00 Torte de Lini wrote:On November 11 2011 12:56 0123456789 wrote:
You can just ask your boyfriend, who is a riot employee, to get you in. ^_^ Yeah, clearly that's professional and under the guise of "we treat everyone equally" pft :B good luck knowing people is how people get jobs man much much more often than not They don't "get you in" per se.
Yes they do, in the real world connections go far. I got both my current jobs just because I was 'known'. No resume or interview process or anything.
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On November 11 2011 12:53 Riku wrote:
While I've had internships and casual jobs before, this is my first time applying for a professional position!
this pretty much makes you immediately underqualified for the position you are applying to
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On November 11 2011 15:18 mahnini wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 12:53 Riku wrote:
While I've had internships and casual jobs before, this is my first time applying for a professional position!
this pretty much makes you immediately underqualified for the position you are applying to
Aye, aye, jackass, whatever you say.
Requirements:
A passion for gaming, especially League of Legends
Excellent organizational, communication and prioritization skills
An interest in technology, game development and/or project management/production
A collaborative and positive attitude
Must be a self-starter and take initiative with little direction
Desire to learn new skills, technology and methodologies
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Best of luck! But wouldnt they require some on the job experience for something like a project co-ordinator? Thats a fairly important post, and even in normal software engineering, you'd need about 2-3 years experience as a programmer to get a position like that.
Edit: Okay just read the post above mine. But..I havent really seen anyone without experience on that type of job.
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On November 11 2011 13:23 Riku wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 13:21 NeoIllusions wrote:
What position are you going for? Currently I'm looking at Technical Coordinator. In terms of experience and education, I'm a little overqualified for the position, but I hope to use it as a footing for moving up the management chain.
I think you're misusing the term 'overqualified' :p.
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On November 11 2011 15:45 dartoo wrote:
Best of luck! But wouldnt they require some on the job experience for something like a project co-ordinator? Thats a fairly important post, and even in normal software engineering, you'd need about 2-3 years experience as a programmer to get a position like that.
Edit: Okay just read the post above mine. But..I havent really seen anyone without experience on that type of job.
The coordinator position is much lower on the totem pole than it seems. It's an entry position.
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On November 11 2011 15:40 Riku wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 15:18 mahnini wrote:On November 11 2011 12:53 Riku wrote:
While I've had internships and casual jobs before, this is my first time applying for a professional position!
this pretty much makes you immediately underqualified for the position you are applying to Aye, aye, jackass, whatever you say. Requirements: A passion for gaming, especially League of Legends Excellent organizational, communication and prioritization skills An interest in technology, game development and/or project management/production A collaborative and positive attitude Must be a self-starter and take initiative with little direction Desire to learn new skills, technology and methodologies
No need to call him a jackass, because hes actually kinda right, in your OP you said:
I am hoping I can get a leadership position at Riot Games.
it's not till later you said you were going for a lower position to work your way up.
Management jobs you usually need some better credentials for
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On November 11 2011 15:40 Riku wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 15:18 mahnini wrote:On November 11 2011 12:53 Riku wrote:
While I've had internships and casual jobs before, this is my first time applying for a professional position!
this pretty much makes you immediately underqualified for the position you are applying to Aye, aye, jackass, whatever you say. Requirements: A passion for gaming, especially League of Legends Excellent organizational, communication and prioritization skills An interest in technology, game development and/or project management/production A collaborative and positive attitude Must be a self-starter and take initiative with little direction Desire to learn new skills, technology and methodologies
Don't call him a jackass because he's just pointing out that you provide not enough information to actually comprehend why you think you are overqualified and give just enough information to let us think you have no experience in such a position so that you might as well be underqualified... It just sounds weird, nothing more.
However, I wish you, whether you're under/over/we qualified or what not, good luck and that you'll end up having the position you desire. If you put the work into it you deserve it!
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Awww, so cute. Glglgl, I too have the same goal(to work for a big gaming/animation studio) and boy the industry is tough, so many talented people for so few positions.
Riku hwaiting!
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So which costume will you be wearing to the interview?
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On November 11 2011 13:21 Torte de Lini wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 13:06 atmuh wrote:On November 11 2011 13:00 Torte de Lini wrote:On November 11 2011 12:56 0123456789 wrote:
You can just ask your boyfriend, who is a riot employee, to get you in. ^_^ Yeah, clearly that's professional and under the guise of "we treat everyone equally" pft :B good luck knowing people is how people get jobs man much much more often than not They don't "get you in" per se.
what does this even mean
of course they do
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On November 11 2011 17:26 SenorChang wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 15:40 Riku wrote:On November 11 2011 15:18 mahnini wrote:On November 11 2011 12:53 Riku wrote:
While I've had internships and casual jobs before, this is my first time applying for a professional position!
this pretty much makes you immediately underqualified for the position you are applying to Aye, aye, jackass, whatever you say. Requirements: A passion for gaming, especially League of Legends Excellent organizational, communication and prioritization skills An interest in technology, game development and/or project management/production A collaborative and positive attitude Must be a self-starter and take initiative with little direction Desire to learn new skills, technology and methodologies No need to call him a jackass, because hes actually kinda right, in your OP you said: it's not till later you said you were going for a lower position to work your way up. Management jobs you usually need some better credentials for
Yes, but I did make known it was a starting position before his post. Admittedly, I was a little irritable at the time and people not reading what I say and then criticizing me for the lack of it tends to get under my skin.
On November 11 2011 19:53 Steveling wrote:
Awww, so cute. Glglgl, I too have the same goal(to work for a big gaming/animation studio) and boy the industry is tough, so many talented people for so few positions.
Riku hwaiting!
Haha, thanks and good luck to you, too!
On November 11 2011 20:28 Mobius_1 wrote:
So which costume will you be wearing to the interview?
Rofl... my business Nidalee costume.
On November 11 2011 21:08 atmuh wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 13:21 Torte de Lini wrote:On November 11 2011 13:06 atmuh wrote:On November 11 2011 13:00 Torte de Lini wrote:On November 11 2011 12:56 0123456789 wrote:
You can just ask your boyfriend, who is a riot employee, to get you in. ^_^ Yeah, clearly that's professional and under the guise of "we treat everyone equally" pft :B good luck knowing people is how people get jobs man much much more often than not They don't "get you in" per se. what does this even mean of course they do
I think he was trying to say they get your foot in the door, but don't guarantee you the job. If you are completely incompetent, you'll still find it hard to get a job just through personal connections.
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On November 12 2011 04:18 Riku wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 21:08 atmuh wrote:On November 11 2011 13:21 Torte de Lini wrote:On November 11 2011 13:06 atmuh wrote:On November 11 2011 13:00 Torte de Lini wrote:On November 11 2011 12:56 0123456789 wrote:
You can just ask your boyfriend, who is a riot employee, to get you in. ^_^ Yeah, clearly that's professional and under the guise of "we treat everyone equally" pft :B good luck knowing people is how people get jobs man much much more often than not They don't "get you in" per se. what does this even mean of course they do I think he was trying to say they get your foot in the door, but don't guarantee you the job. If you are completely incompetent, you'll still find it hard to get a job just through personal connections.
wrong
even if youre completey incompetent connections can still get you a job, something i see quite a bit having a borderline management position on a gigantic construction project
the incompetence will just get you fired later (depending on how high up your connection is) but usually not stop you from getting the job, unless the position absolutely 100% requires a specific certification or degree that you dont possess
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I would give you the job if I was in charge of these things...
jus sayin
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Meh, there's a lot more people that are really over qualified for these kind of positions. You probably will get an interview, but I don't really think you will get any where "Job wise" cause you've never really had experience in what they're looking for. Even if it is an entry level position, they style require a lot of experience in the field. I worked for WCG for a few years, MYM and a lot more "gaming companies" and I applied to a lot of positions in what you're looking for and I've never even gotten a call back.
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On November 12 2011 04:43 atmuh wrote:Show nested quote +On November 12 2011 04:18 Riku wrote:On November 11 2011 21:08 atmuh wrote:On November 11 2011 13:21 Torte de Lini wrote:On November 11 2011 13:06 atmuh wrote:On November 11 2011 13:00 Torte de Lini wrote:On November 11 2011 12:56 0123456789 wrote:
You can just ask your boyfriend, who is a riot employee, to get you in. ^_^ Yeah, clearly that's professional and under the guise of "we treat everyone equally" pft :B good luck knowing people is how people get jobs man much much more often than not They don't "get you in" per se. what does this even mean of course they do I think he was trying to say they get your foot in the door, but don't guarantee you the job. If you are completely incompetent, you'll still find it hard to get a job just through personal connections. wrong even if youre completey incompetent connections can still get you a job, something i see quite a bit having a borderline management position on a gigantic construction project the incompetence will just get you fired later (depending on how high up your connection is) but usually not stop you from getting the job, unless the position absolutely 100% requires a specific certification or degree that you dont possess
this may be the case in some companies with jobs that dont matter much. but in a company that knows what its doing and is hiring for a real professional job, they invest so much in new hires that there is no way a connection alone will get you a job. it will however put you further down the line depending on the influence of the person referring you. they are still going to interview you and you are still going to have to try.
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On November 11 2011 15:18 mahnini wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 12:53 Riku wrote:
While I've had internships and casual jobs before, this is my first time applying for a professional position!
this pretty much makes you immediately underqualified for the position you are applying to
exactly what i was about to say
you cant get into a new field of employment straight into a leadership position because you have no idea what you are talking about. i guess if you fuck one of the bosses its possible but who would do that.
the fact you are dating a top level designer or something for the company basically makes you a shoe in for the job no matter what happens. in your situation id be more worried about your boyfriend, because if you get hired there, even if you do interview well he will be associated with you, so depending on the size of the company (i have no idea how much staff they have on site) he could get in a lot of shit, atleast from coworkers, if you fuck up.
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Straight outta Johto18973 Posts
Good luck, good luck! Always good to have more Rioters around here. ^^
Working up the totem pole is hard, no doubt about that. Hope it works out for you.
Also, if you get it, get the Wrenchies more privileges, kk? /totally-not-part-of-the-Wrenchy-take-over-Riot-plan
[EDIT]: Re some of the posts about management, I don't think Riku's plan is to get in to Technical Coordinator and then leap into some leadership role but more to work hard, learn on the job and get the required experience to move onto bigger tasks one at a time. So more a long term goal of "want I want to be eventually in the future" than anything else.
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On November 12 2011 05:53 Orpheos wrote:Show nested quote +On November 12 2011 04:43 atmuh wrote:On November 12 2011 04:18 Riku wrote:On November 11 2011 21:08 atmuh wrote:On November 11 2011 13:21 Torte de Lini wrote:On November 11 2011 13:06 atmuh wrote:On November 11 2011 13:00 Torte de Lini wrote:On November 11 2011 12:56 0123456789 wrote:
You can just ask your boyfriend, who is a riot employee, to get you in. ^_^ Yeah, clearly that's professional and under the guise of "we treat everyone equally" pft :B good luck knowing people is how people get jobs man much much more often than not They don't "get you in" per se. what does this even mean of course they do I think he was trying to say they get your foot in the door, but don't guarantee you the job. If you are completely incompetent, you'll still find it hard to get a job just through personal connections. wrong even if youre completey incompetent connections can still get you a job, something i see quite a bit having a borderline management position on a gigantic construction project the incompetence will just get you fired later (depending on how high up your connection is) but usually not stop you from getting the job, unless the position absolutely 100% requires a specific certification or degree that you dont possess this may be the case in some companies with jobs that dont matter much. but in a company that knows what its doing and is hiring for a real professional job, they invest so much in new hires that there is no way a connection alone will get you a job. it will however put you further down the line depending on the influence of the person referring you. they are still going to interview you and you are still going to have to try.
i work in a professional environment and still see this all the time
more often than not the interviews are nominal
btw thats also how i got my job, my "interview" was just my prospective boss taking me out to lunch and explaining what id be doing
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On November 12 2011 04:53 keiraknightlee wrote:I would give you the job if I was in charge of these things... jus sayin
Haha, thank you.
On November 12 2011 05:41 ShoCkeyy wrote:
Meh, there's a lot more people that are really over qualified for these kind of positions. You probably will get an interview, but I don't really think you will get any where "Job wise" cause you've never really had experience in what they're looking for. Even if it is an entry level position, they style require a lot of experience in the field. I worked for WCG for a few years, MYM and a lot more "gaming companies" and I applied to a lot of positions in what you're looking for and I've never even gotten a call back.
Thanks for your feedback and support.
On November 12 2011 06:21 turdburgler wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 15:18 mahnini wrote:On November 11 2011 12:53 Riku wrote:
While I've had internships and casual jobs before, this is my first time applying for a professional position!
this pretty much makes you immediately underqualified for the position you are applying to exactly what i was about to say you cant get into a new field of employment straight into a leadership position because you have no idea what you are talking about. i guess if you fuck one of the bosses its possible but who would do that. the fact you are dating a top level designer or something for the company basically makes you a shoe in for the job no matter what happens. in your situation id be more worried about your boyfriend, because if you get hired there, even if you do interview well he will be associated with you, so depending on the size of the company (i have no idea how much staff they have on site) he could get in a lot of shit, atleast from coworkers, if you fuck up.
Please read other replies before you post <3
On November 12 2011 06:27 MoonBear wrote:
Good luck, good luck! Always good to have more Rioters around here. ^^
Working up the totem pole is hard, no doubt about that. Hope it works out for you.
Also, if you get it, get the Wrenchies more privileges, kk? /totally-not-part-of-the-Wrenchy-take-over-Riot-plan
[EDIT]: Re some of the posts about management, I don't think Riku's plan is to get in to Technical Coordinator and then leap into some leadership role but more to work hard, learn on the job and get the required experience to move onto bigger tasks one at a time. So more a long term goal of "want I want to be eventually in the future" than anything else.
Yep, that's the plan! ;D
I am happy with being a hard working and learning how the company works before I even consider applying to move up in the company.
Also, I just got a call this monring from a CAD supplier I use often. They requested I give them my resume because people are looking for people trained in their CAD system (it's rare for people coming out of college, but I learned it during an internship). They seemed very eager to present me to companies that use their products, so I may just be going into engineering with this high demand.
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Good luck with your application! I think your interview will be a walkover but a little bit more luck never hurt right?? Fighting!
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On November 12 2011 16:17 tarpman wrote:Good luck with your application! I think your interview will be a walkover but a little bit more luck never hurt right?? Fighting!
Haha, I hope so! Thank you! <3
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On November 11 2011 13:03 Roe wrote:
I thought it was commonplace for people to get hired privately (through relatives, husbands, friends etc)
From my experience it is one of the best ways to get good employees.
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What kind of engineering have you studied?
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On November 12 2011 22:49 Sqalevon wrote:
What kind of engineering have you studied?
Haha, that's kind of a hard question to answer.
At my college, we are required to become proficient in all forms of engineering, as more than one is generally needed for any project. I've focused my studies in mechanical engineering, but I've taken:
Engineering Design • Intro to Computer Science • Robotics • Structural Mechanics • Mechanics & Wave Motion • Engineering Systems • Electromagnetic Theory & Optics • Experimental Engineering • Chemical & Thermal Processes • Design Representation & Realization • Electric and Magnetic Circuits • Digital, Electric & Computer Engineering • Advanced Engineering Systems • Continuum Mechanics • Cost Estimation and Modeling • Project Management • Materials Engineering
Next semester I'm taking Structural Mechanics, Computer Music and Principles of Computer Science (along with some humanities courses and a sort of Engineering internship class).
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On November 11 2011 12:53 Riku wrote:
Not only is League of Legends an absolutely amazing game, but Riot is a great company for their policy that all players are equal ̶a̶̶n̶̶d̶̶ ̶̶i̶̶m̶̶p̶̶o̶̶r̶̶t̶̶a̶̶n̶̶t̶, paying or not.
I fixed it for me.
Gl with your application. Since Riot is basically exploding since LoL is getting popular, I think youll have good chances.
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On November 13 2011 03:16 Xiron wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 12:53 Riku wrote:
Not only is League of Legends an absolutely amazing game, but Riot is a great company for their policy that all players are equal ̶a̶̶n̶̶d̶̶ ̶̶i̶̶m̶̶p̶̶o̶̶r̶̶t̶̶a̶̶n̶̶t̶, paying or not.
I fixed it for me. Gl with your application. Since Riot is basically exploding since LoL is getting popular, I think youll have good chances.
Thanks!
And, yeah, they certainly are popular. @.@ I've heard the numbers from Serif and they are absolutely ridiculous! It's starting to make WoW's community look small.
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If you get the interview, you should totally make a new costume and wear it to the interview. Something kick ass and a bit formal at the same time like Aristocrat Vayne. Anyways, good luck and I hope you get the job, I'll be hounding you for free skins.
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On November 13 2011 02:08 Riku wrote:Show nested quote +On November 12 2011 22:49 Sqalevon wrote:
What kind of engineering have you studied? Haha, that's kind of a hard question to answer. At my college, we are required to become proficient in all forms of engineering, as more than one is generally needed for any project. I've focused my studies in mechanical engineering, but I've taken: Engineering Design • Intro to Computer Science • Robotics • Structural Mechanics • Mechanics & Wave Motion • Engineering Systems • Electromagnetic Theory & Optics • Experimental Engineering • Chemical & Thermal Processes • Design Representation & Realization • Electric and Magnetic Circuits • Digital, Electric & Computer Engineering • Advanced Engineering Systems • Continuum Mechanics • Cost Estimation and Modeling • Project Management • Materials Engineering Next semester I'm taking Structural Mechanics, Computer Music and Principles of Computer Science (along with some humanities courses and a sort of Engineering internship class).
Very cool!
I only meant to ask if you did Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering but I wasn't that specific.
EDIT, forgot to say I've done Mechanical Engineering myself.
Anyway, I enjoy reading your blogs.
I hope you get the job and have alot of fun at Riot Games.
P.S. Do you have a 3D printer at college? You should be able to print some cool stuff for your cosplay.
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On November 13 2011 05:07 Sqalevon wrote:Show nested quote +On November 13 2011 02:08 Riku wrote:On November 12 2011 22:49 Sqalevon wrote:
What kind of engineering have you studied? Haha, that's kind of a hard question to answer. At my college, we are required to become proficient in all forms of engineering, as more than one is generally needed for any project. I've focused my studies in mechanical engineering, but I've taken: Engineering Design • Intro to Computer Science • Robotics • Structural Mechanics • Mechanics & Wave Motion • Engineering Systems • Electromagnetic Theory & Optics • Experimental Engineering • Chemical & Thermal Processes • Design Representation & Realization • Electric and Magnetic Circuits • Digital, Electric & Computer Engineering • Advanced Engineering Systems • Continuum Mechanics • Cost Estimation and Modeling • Project Management • Materials Engineering Next semester I'm taking Structural Mechanics, Computer Music and Principles of Computer Science (along with some humanities courses and a sort of Engineering internship class). Very cool! I only meant to ask if you did Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering but I wasn't that specific. EDIT, forgot to say I've done Mechanical Engineering myself. Anyway, I enjoy reading your blogs. I hope you get the job and have alot of fun at Riot Games. P.S. Do you have a 3D printer at college? You should be able to print some cool stuff for your cosplay.
We do have a 3D printer, but the costs of using it are absolutely absurd. >.<
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Good luck yo! Jobs are nice hehe
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What sort of leadership position are you looking for though, if you don't really have work experience or a related degree yet? By the looks of it you'd get an entry-level position right?
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On November 13 2011 05:54 Zlasher wrote:
What sort of leadership position are you looking for though, if you don't really have work experience or a related degree yet? By the looks of it you'd get an entry-level position right?
I'm assuming it's entry level, but it seems to pay well.
I know someone who is currently working in the position I applied for and didn't have a degree at all nor related work experience.
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Ah, I guess I was just wondering like, are you expecting to lead a small team of CM's or something? Or do you expect to be one of those CM's yourself.
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Man I wish I knew someone who could get me a job.
It's literally impossible to get a job even for people with a degree right now in CA. And you have like no experience and really no related school courses and you just know someone to get you in. epitome of what you know vs who you know.
good luck.
ps- get me a job
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On November 13 2011 11:19 Zlasher wrote:
Ah, I guess I was just wondering like, are you expecting to lead a small team of CM's or something? Or do you expect to be one of those CM's yourself.
I think I will be coordinating the communication and progress of a few different departments. I probably will just be checking to see if everyone is on track, make sure the right information gets handed off and things like that.
On November 13 2011 13:25 SpoR wrote:
Man I wish I knew someone who could get me a job.
It's literally impossible to get a job even for people with a degree right now in CA. And you have like no experience and really no related school courses and you just know someone to get you in. epitome of what you know vs who you know.
good luck.
ps- get me a job
I know someone who got my resume reviewed, not "got me in."
As for experience, I have quite a lot of experience, including four different major engineering projects (one for LANL, one for Mazda) and two internships where I had to do project management regularly. Not to mention, I was in the Army ROTC program, which looks pretty for leadership roles.
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well then, I stand corrected.
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GL with that, Riot is dangerously approaching the overload of cool people. They might require you to have a Riot uniform in events instead of risqués cosplays, careful
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On November 11 2011 13:00 Riku wrote:Show nested quote +On November 11 2011 12:56 0123456789 wrote:
You can just ask your boyfriend, who is a riot employee, to get you in. ^_^ Rofl, your "First post" post cracked me up, why did you edit? As for Serif, he has referred me, which was why I needed to get that cover letter done asap!
Your boyfriend is Serif? WUT?! BTW, I hope you have thick skin, as you probably know the LoL community is quite terrible.
Shit, im learning so much things in TL today, first Unichan is a girl and now this... Discombobulated cranium.
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