If you wish to become a professional game tester without going to college and without getting any sort of formal training, then adhere to these 3 steps.

1. Turn Into a Slave: It really, really stinks to high heaven, but the easiest way to get into the industry, not to mention to get those first few references, is to offer your game testing skills at no cost.

That suggestion may make you spit in disgust, however, it's a far better option to being rejected again and again and again due to poor references and zero game testing experience. If it helps, just look at it as a necessary evil to getting one of the most "awesomest" jobs a gamer could EVER ask for.

2. Be a Friend to One and All: The best weapon a professional game tester can have is a solid network of contacts. More contacts means more strings to pull each time you're searching for your next video game testing job.

As you undoubtedly guessed, going about and asking strange people to be your "friend" is a little bit creepy, no matter how nice you may appear. That said, just be friendly and courteous to anyone and everyone you talk to. When people like you or get a good vibe from you, they tend to be more likely to help you out if you need it. This is how dependable contact networks are built and maintained. There's no reason you can't survive as a professional game tester without a good list of contacts -- it is just easier WITH them than without.

3. Never Stop Applying: There are a lot of outstanding game developers out there, meaning you're in no short supply of places to apply. If they create, program, manage, or have anything to do with the production of game titles, you definitely need to get in touch with them and apply for a paid game tester job.

It's okay if a company turns you down, as not every game company is in need of new testers. Just shrug off the rejection and move forward to other game developers. The more applications and resumes you send in, the higher your chances are of landing a paid video game tester job.

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