The Community Team is Recruiting!

[Svalitz]

http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest...0161e3380f6146

So this is happening.

I think this is an INCREDIBLE opportunity, and I'm surprised more people aren't talking about it!

I figured I would post this here too so others could see and have a chance to apply if it's something that would interest you!

I know that personally my resume might not be filled with experience that is exactly in line with this type of position, but that (and here's my self-serving section of this post) I would work SO DAMN HARD at this job given the chance, and would do everything I could to be a great voice / connection between the Dev team, SE and it's players!!!

This is honestly 100% a dream job, and I know that I could really shine in a role like this... but alas, I think my chances are pretty slim since I'm Canadian Checking the "you would need to sponsor me for this position" box, and knowing that my resume will be out-shined by other USA applicants is a bit of a nail in the coffin... HOWEVER, I figured I would apply and take a chance, because you never know!

I highly encourage anyone out there that has a passion for this community to do so as well! The fact that they are advertising hiring from within the player base is a really good sign, and goes to show that they are really interested in having people on board who want to create the best experience for the fans.

Good luck all, and if any of you Community Rep people read this... I hope you put a good word in for me!!! You won't regret it :P I bring snacks and stuff to work to share, so, hire me? Hahaha.

Cheers,

- Chris Beeson

[Chessala]

I've been working in the gaming industry for 5 years and have been a GM for more than 2 years now. I joined a company for a game I played a lot back then and was lucky enough to work on that game until recently. It's an incredible experience but it also breaks a lot of the hopes and ideas you might have.

You will see that:

1. The influence you have is more limited than you hope
2. The game will not be the same for you when you work on it 8+ hours a day - it WILL influence your gaming experience, believe me
3. Working in gaming is not all fun, be ready for A LOT of overtime, often unpaid
4. Wage in the industry usually sucks

However, I wish you the best of luck, though. A colleague of mine applied for their EU office a while ago and had several years as GM on his back. He was rejected for a lack of experience.

[HakuroDK]

Literally the only reason I wouldn't take the job is because of spoilers. Apparently the US community team knew about the Thordan reveal months before 3.0 came out. I don't think I could stand that.

[Kaiser-Ace]

Wasn't Zexos a player before he became a community rep?

I read the job requirements and anyone who jumps on that boat knowing full well what they are getting into has my respect.

Even if I met the qualifications (Which I don't) i'm not sure I'd be able to handle the schedual and work load.

Not to mention my life as a Lore Hound would be over.

[Saccharin]

Los Angeles, that's interesting.

[Kaiser-Ace]

Los Angeles, that's interesting.

LA is where the Square Enix NA headquarters is. I think they have a branch office in New York too but I'm not sure.

[Aldora]

Wasn't Zexos a player before he became a community rep?

Yep, that is correct. He dreamt of getting a job at Square Enix and he went for it. Kudos to him. (^_^ )-b

[Saccharin]

LA is where the Square Enix NA headquarters is. I think they have a branch office in New York too but I'm not sure.

I though community and all that was done in Canada.

[Kaiser-Ace]

I though community and all that was done in Canada.

I'm not sure, I just know their head corporate office is in Los Angeles, California. I think now that they merged with Eidos Montreal they have a branch office in Canada as well but I'd have to look at the confusing mess, that is their corporate web site, again.

[Altijacek]

I'm learning Japanese just to prepare for the job sent in my application, good luck to everyone who applied!