SMART

Specific

 

I need to pick a specific goal that I want to achieve. This must concentrate on one particular area rather than a general goal. This is so that it will be easy to measure the success of whether or not I have completed my goal.

 

Measurable

 

I need to set a certain amount of time for me to complete the goal. This will give me a good representation of how much progression I have achieved. It will also encourage me to complete my goal as I will now when it is to be finished by.

 

 

Attainable

 

My goal needs to be realistic so that I will be able to actually complete it. I should also look into how I can my goal can be accomplished. If I have a attainable goal this will motivate me to complete it.

 

 

Relevant

 

I need to make sure that my goal accomplishes something that I want to achieve. I need to look into things such as if my goal is relevant to me and whether this is a skill that I will need either now or in the future.

If I choose a relevant goal and it is something that I want to achieve than I should be encouraged more to achieve it as it will benefit me in a specific way that will help me.

                            

Questions to ask my Employer

Questions I might ask at the end of my interview:

What would you say your company’s strengths are in comparison to its competitors?

What are some of the skills and abilities necessary for someone to succeed in this job?

What is the main software that the company uses?

What kind of work can I expect to be doing the first year?

Dream Job

My dream job would be a position at Rockstar.

The jobs offered at Rockstar North at the moment include:

CORE ENGINE PROGRAMMER

CHARACTER ANIMATOR

PHYSICS PROGRAMMER

GAMES TESTER

ADMIN SUPPORT

LEAD VFX ARTIST

NETWORK PROGRAMMER

ANIMATION PROGRAMMER

About the company: Part of the Rockstar family since 1999 and based in studios in Edinburgh, Rockstar North develops original game titles and are proud to be the developer of the genre-defining Grand Theft Auto series. At Rockstar North, you’ll find a very proud team of hard-working creatives committed to pushing the boundaries of the medium.

Monster Interview

I completed the monster interview with a final score of 800.

Body Language

Positive Body Language: Good eye contact.

Relax your shoulders.

Nod when the interviewer is talking.

Keep your head up.

Smile and laugh.

Negative Body Language: Crossing your arms shows that you’re defensive.

Arms and legs dangling can suggest that you’re too relaxed.

Don’t touch your face.