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\nWritten by Kira<\/a>, who goes through and replies to all your Frictional applications.<\/i><\/p>\n

So, you have decided to apply for a job here at Frictional Games? Great, we would love to hear from you!<\/p>\n

\u2026But before you hit that \u201csend\u201d button, you want to make sure that you are showing yourself and your talent in the best light possible. We have already written a blog post on how the recruitment process works<\/a>, so you can mentally prepare for that.<\/p>\n

In this blog we will help you construct a good application, consisting of a CV, a cover letter and the portfolio, and even get down the nitty-gritty of the email. While we hope you apply for our positions, you are obviously welcome to use the tips when applying for other jobs too.<\/p>\n

Just remember the most important thing: Always customise your application for the position you\u2019re applying to.<\/b><\/p>\n

A job application is like a love letter. You have to show interest in the recipient, and tell them why the two of you could be a good match specifically. You can write a letter about how great you are and send the same version to different recipients, but be warned \u2013 that\u2019s pretty transparent, and will not likely land you a (business) relationship, no matter how good you are.<\/p>\n

In this economic situation it might be tempting to say fuck it and cast a net as wide as possible (yes, we have moved on to fishing metaphors now). But the best fish will slip through the loose holes of a haphazardly set net. Instead, try finding one good spot and throwing in a hook with a juicy bait \u2013 the juicy bait being your best application. If you are good enough, a fish will definitely bite, and a love letter recipient will definitely swoon.<\/p>\n

Frictional is a small company with little turnover. We\u2019re not looking to burn through talent, but to find the right applicants who will stay with us for a long time. That\u2019s why we want the applicants to be interested in and motivated to work with us specifically.<\/p>\n

Do you love us? We love you too! Now let\u2019s go write that application!<\/p>\n

1. Read the job posting<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

This might sound obvious, but start by reading the job posting. Then read it again.<\/b><\/p>\n

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\nIf you\u2019re exactly what the posting is looking for, then great. You can use your previous work as examples of why you\u2019re a good match. Are you a generalist? Pick your strong points that you would use in this job.<\/p>\n

Feel like you don\u2019t quite fit the criteria? Do not despair. Especially women tend to not apply for jobs they don\u2019t feel 100% qualified for<\/a>. Think about your best qualities. Think about the hobby projects that you\u2019ve done. Those count too.<\/p>\n

(But be realistic about it. If your skillset is wildly different from what the job would be, you might want to wait for another opening. Otherwise you are mostly wasting your own time.)<\/p>\n

Now compare your skills to the job\u2019s requirements and get ready to use those points in the next steps.<\/p>\n

2. CV<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The CV is all about you, dearest. It\u2019s your dating profile where you can show your best angles, or that really big fish you caught once.<\/p>\n

When the perfect job comes along, you don\u2019t want to spend hours digging out when exactly you interned at that one place. Keep a meta-CV of all your experience, skills and achievements.<\/b> This can be a document, or it can be a website or LinkedIn page you can link in the CV. An accessible online CV especially good if you have gaps in your relevant experience because you were helping out at your cousin\u2019s ice cream business or similar.<\/p>\n

Remember the previous step where we looked at the job requirements? You can now cherrypick the most relevant points from your meta-CV and put them in your tailored CV.<\/b> Quality over quantity and all that. Start from the most recent relevant one.<\/p>\n

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\nA good CV is 1\u20132 pages long.<\/b> If you only picked the most relevant experience, you should be able to keep it tight. But do write in detail about the relevant experience. If you only gloss over your experience in big strokes, the employer will not be able to tell what you have actually done and achieved. Share specific tasks and examples, list your best achievements.<\/p>\n

If you have skills outside your field, such as multiple languages or software, you can list those too. Just keep them tight. But, despite being your so-called dating profile, listing hobbies might not be very relevant. But if you\u2019ve done game jams or similar, go ahead! They are relevant and they count.<\/p>\n

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