With over $35 Billion in sales annually, the video game industry is on fire, and a huge player in global media entertainment. So it goes without saying that jobs in the video game industry are on the rise. But where does someone get in the door?

Starting as a
video game tester, or beta tester, may be the perfect way for budding enthusiasts to get their feet wet and learn the inner workings of video game development and publishing.

Be warned, the pay is not all that great, and it is definitely not all fun and games. game testing requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, extreme attention to detail, and the ability to work with strict deadlines in place.