Get Hired in Game QA – Job Search, Applications & Interview

Learn how to prepare for game QA jobs, write effective applications, and succeed in interviews—even with no industry experience

 

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4.7 course rating (8 ratings)

🧑‍💻420 students


🎬 2 hours on-demand video 

📝20 lectures / 1 test  

📜 Certificate of completion

📱 Access on mobile and TV

🎬 2 hours on-demand video 

📝20 lectures / 1 test  

📜 Certificate of completion

📱 Access on mobile and TV

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What you'll learn

resume

Build a Job-Ready QA Resume

Learn how to create a professional resume and cover letter tailored to game testing roles, even if you’re just starting out.

job-seeker

Find Real QA Opportunities

Discover where to look for entry-level and freelance QA jobs in game development - and how to recognize a good fit.

self-confident

Apply with Confidence

Understand how to tailor your application to job descriptions, highlight the right skills, and avoid common beginner mistakes.

meeting

Ace the Interview Process

Get prepared for interviews, trial tasks, and bug reporting assessments with actionable tips and realistic practice.

skill-development

Present Yourself as a Strong Candidate

Learn how to talk about your skills and testing experience - even if it's from courses, personal projects, or volunteer work.

quality-assurance

Pass QA Tests and Trial Periods

Get inside tips on how to perform well on test assignments or probation periods that studios often use for new testers.

Course content

  • Introduction

    Watch it to understand if you like it:)

  • Understanding the Hiring Process

     


    Hiring process in game testing

    Skills of a perfect candidate

    Common misconceptions about game testing job

  • Where and How to Find Jobs


    Visible and hidden job market

    Checking main platforms for applications

  • Crafting your Resume and Cover Letter


    Tips to craft the CV

    Creating the CV from scratc

    Tips for QA portfolio

    Building a Portfoli

    Writing a good cover letter

  • Getting experience before employment


    Getting game testing experience before employment

    Creating Upwork profile

    Finding jobs on Upwork

    Applying to jobs

  • Preparing for the Interview and Tests


    Mastering HR Interview

    Practical task during hiring process

    Common technical interview questions

    Passing the interview

  • Final Steps

     


    (Bonus) Soft skills mindset

    Handling rejections and Final steps

Detailed Course description

Understand the QA Hiring Process

Learn how studios and teams actually hire QA testers—and what they expect at each stage of the process.

Find Freelance and Studio QA Jobs

Explore where to look for both freelance gigs and entry-level in-house roles that match your experience level.

Analyze Job Listings Like a Pro

Discover how to spot quality opportunities, understand role expectations, and avoid mismatched or vague offers.

Present Your Experience with Impact

Learn how to talk about your skills—even if they come from personal projects, beta testing, or course work—in a way that impresses hiring teams.

Create a Targeted QA Resume & Cover Letter

Get actionable guidance for building documents that clearly show your readiness and align with the roles you’re applying for.

Master Common QA Interview Questions

Practice responding to the exact kinds of technical and behavioral questions asked in real QA hiring interviews.

Prepare for Test Assignments & Assessments

Build confidence by learning what to expect during live QA tests or take-home bug hunts—and how to perform under pressure.

Develop a Confident Job Search Strategy

Build a simple, repeatable plan for applying to jobs consistently without burning out or losing momentum.

Transition from Learning to Earning

Take your first steps into paid QA work, whether you're coming from a hobbyist background or online course training.

Who this course is for:

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Aspiring game testers who want to turn their skills into a real, paid job

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Students or recent graduates who have completed a beginner QA or game testing course

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Anyone struggling to get interviews or responses to QA job applications

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