   Making a Resume with No Experience
  I'm interested in getting a job as a level designer for a video game developer, but I don't have any previous professional experience. I've know how to use the software and the tools, and I am currently developing a portfolio, but I want to know how to create a resume when I have no experience. I haven't worked with a MOD Team before and I don't have any related schooling.I've heard some developers (Cliff Bleszinski namely) say that your portfolio will trump your resume, because it's obvious proof as to whether you've got talent. Portfolio FIRST, Resume SECOND. But I know that I still must create, but I really don't what to put on their other than stating what skills I have about using the software or tools. Any advice or links? Thanks.   
Quote:Original post by TGC1986I want to know how to create a resume when I have no experience.Every raw grad has exactly the same problem. Do it the way they do.You create it honestly. You state your actual education and your actual work experience.   ;  If you have no professional experience, put down the hobby experience. If you have no related education, put down the unrelated education...Hobby experience shows interest and affinity for the work; cursory familiarity with the tools. Formal education shows ability to learn, ability to study, ability to persevere, and some background in whatever you did study. Many disciplines come into play while writing a story, designing a world, or interacting with players.And be realistic. That's all well and good, but still not fantastic. Work on the portfolio, get related education if it's available, and work on it as a hobby while you make money doing something else if that's what needs to be done.   