This week I was able to meet with Mr. Jermyn, a video game designer at Gearbox Software in Frisco Square. I was looking forward to this meeting tremendously because he is involved in such a large company and studio, which is what I wish to do in the future. Not only did he answer my burning questions about the industry, but he also gave me a personal tour around the facilities, and what I saw excited me. It was not a typical place  of work like business or any desk job takes place, on the contrary, it felt like I could spend hours at a time in the building and not become bored. Seeing this place and talking to Mr. Jermyn reinforced my sureness that this is the industry I wish to become involved in.

The number one thing he advised me to do is to develop an extensive profile that demonstrates my skills and knowledge of the industry. He stated that it does not matter what I take as a major or study, as long as I have a strong portfolio, it is very possible to land a job in the video games industry. I need to direct my attention towards building my credibility, which is what ISM and the original work will allow me to do.