Why "3+ Years Experience" Is a Lie in Game Dev Hiring

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The "Experience Trap" is stopping too many talented developers from even applying. Here is how to build industry-level proof without a studio job.

I have spent years looking at hiring from both sides of the table. In this video, we break down why a "years of experience" requirement is often a placeholder for "proof of work." I will show you how to use personal projects, specific tool mastery, and community contributions to build a profile that studios cannot ignore. If you are waiting for someone to give you a chance, you are waiting too long. Let's build that chance ourselves.

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