Do You Want To Be An Xbox Game Tester? 3 Steps To Make It Happen!

If you're looking to become an xbox game tester and test the newest & coolest xbox 360 games for cash, then you had better get out of dream world. No one is going to knock on your door and say "Hi, Do you play video games? Do you want to test video games for us and make lots of money?" Sorry, it just isn't going to happen that way. No, instead you have to take action and work to become a xbox game tester all on your own. How can you do that? Simple, by following the 3 simple steps below.

Step 1: Don't Focus on the Money....at First

Your ultimate goal is to make a living playing & testing video games. But, keep in mind you are not going to reach that goal on your first day, so try not to get your hopes up too high.

No game developer is going to pay you huge sums of cash for your first testing job; it's as simple as that. Game companies and developers need experienced xbox game testers, not "weekend players" who are merely trying to give game testing a "shot".

What does this all mean for you? It means you may actually have to test xbox 360 games for free! It may be a hard notion to stomach, but it is a necessary adjustment to get your foot into the door of professional xbox game testing. By offering your services for free, game companies will see what you're made of; not to mention, you'll be able to build up some very useful references.

Step 2: Make More Than Friends, Make Contacts


The more people you know in the game industry, the better your chances of becoming a highly paid, and well known xbox game tester. Having said that, make it a mission of yours to be as friendly and as courteous to everyone you come in contact with. That secretary you talked to on the phone or via email might just be the right person who can push your application to the front of the line.

Quick Note: You won't start out knowing every one in the industry, so don't get bummed out about your lack of reliable game contacts. Building a network of reliable contacts is a gradual thing that takes time and patience.

Step 3: Get Active and Stay Active

Never stop applying for xbox game testing jobs and testing positions. Even when you land that first video game tester job, don't stop sending in applications. The more companies you are in contact with, the greater your chances are for finding high paying testing jobs.

Remember, there are guarantees in the game testing industry. Merely because you have a testing job with one developer during week one, that doesn't mean you'll be working with them during week 2. In light of that fact, try to follow these 3 basic guidelines: don't limit yourself, keep your options open, and always (ALWAYS) be looking for more xbox game tester positions!

Dog Whisper Is Ineffective; The Dog Squeal Gets Results

So squeal away. Use that baby talk that you haven't used this much on your own children. Praise until you are tired; praise until you feel silly. Not only are you teaching your dog life-long lessons but the process is guaranteed to put a smile on your face too.

As you are squealing away, now would be a great time to coin a phrase that your dog will know means "repeat this good behavior." When we were training our Golden Retriever, we praised her with "good girl!" and to this day, 5 years later, we say "Go do good girl" when we want her to do her business.

Coin a Phrase While You are at It

Many (dare I say most) dogs' purpose in life is to please you. He feels comfortable when he can do so. By making a big deal over your dog's good behavior, he feels safe and happy and quickly learns this is the way to "your" heart. If you casually praise your dog (i.e. the dog whisper) the effect is significantly diluted.

Why Dog Training with Verbal Praise Works

Let us use the example of house training. It is quite simple. When your dog goes to the bathroom outside, squeal as you never squealed before. Say "good dog!" (or your own choice of words) over and over...and over. Praise to the point where you feel tired doing so (or the neighbors start looking out their windows at you). Follow up with a big hug and maybe a little play time.

Pass on the Dog Whisper

The Dog Whisperer himself will tell you that praise is the way to your dog's heart (and to your dog's good behavior). There are many ways to praise your dog when he does the right thing. Many will use food treats which there is no denying; dogs love. However, verbal praise in the form of a good ole squeal is just as effective, if not more so. And it is fun.

7 Things You Need To Know For You To Find The Best List Broker

With the correct approach, direct marketing has proven to be one of the most successful and cost effective types of marketing available. The success of any direct marketing campaign - the type of campaign that can significantly improve your company's bottom line - is the quality of your mailing list.

A properly targeted mailing list is often the difference between a run of the mill promotion and an outrageously successful promotional campaign. Finding the right mailing list with the best names can be a challenge because there may be tens of thousands of potential lists you can choose from.

That's why most companies hire a professional list broker to take care of this aspect of their direct marketing campaigns. List brokers are specialists that research and then recommend lists that are specific to your company's wants and needs. Your list broker will also manage all of the paperwork and take care of all the details when you rent your list.

Here are some of the things that experienced list brokers will do for you:

1) Help you to find new lists

2) Identify segments that are potentially very profitable on unlikely lists

3) Negotiate the best price for renting your list from the list owner

4) Recommend various media that you should test
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5) Help you to analyze your results

6) Help you to assess your response rate

7) Help you to test your results against other mailing lists

You can expect a competent list broker to ask you to provide some information that will help them see how they can help you to attain your marketing goals. One of the first questions they'll probably ask is how you would describe your company or organization, including what you do and who your target market is.

They'll also ask you to describe your ideal customer.

Your response could be something like "female, 37 years old, single, owns home, $125,000 household income, cares about (fill in the blanks), lives in the US, and bought a product from a competitor as a result of a direct mail marketing promotion".

Once you've found a broker you want to hire, you'll then email that list broker a sample of the direct mail piece you intend to promote to the list you want to rent. Your broker will forward this PDF to the list owner.

After the list owner has reviewed and approved the package you've sent your list broker will ask you to provide more details necessary for him or her to move on to the next step in the process.