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How's it hanging nerdlings, geekettes, /b/asement-dwellers, stoners, web monkeys, indie devs, lurkers, trolls & industry fat cats?~

In case you don't know a lick about me, I joined Destructoid quite a few sunsets ago in the early Spring of 2008, when someone from the Internet kindly informed me that Destructoid would "eat your unborn babies". Having an insatiable taste for mucus-covered, unborn babies, I knew what I had to do. Plus, people were like "WHAT THE @#$% YOU TALKING BOUT MAN?!1! WE GOT XBOX AND PLAYSTATION BITCH NIGGAH!!1!" Naturally, I was in. Since then I lurke your forums, read your c-blawgs, listen to your podcasts and lul silently. Also, cocks.

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I've a soft spot for random acts of kindness, drawing, writing, bellydancing, raving, opening up mosh-pits, and not getting high but staying high. Like most people, I have a wide range of interests. I adore anything from goofy people, offensive jokes, zombie flicks, stand-up comedians, and mind-altering experiences, to comic books, sexual positivity, philosophy, mysteries, and general bizarreness.



Also, I'm a die-hard gamer and I have an animated eagerness for spilling pixelated blood and a never-ending appetite for slaughtering moving polygons. I like to think of myself as a fairly laid-back broad. I was born with a sarcastic mindset, dark sense of humor, and an uttermost weakness for impassioned babble sessions about any video game (8-bit to 1080p) to date. I may be unorganized, immature, and irresponsible but I’m the funnest chick you’ll have the chance to get teamed up with on xbox live.



You might spot me at any ol’ keg party with my signature tangled hair, ripped Hello Kitty pajama pants, and a battle-worn shirt. The girl who's most likely flapping her tongue, detailing the last minute curb stomp in her freshest match, growling about big corporations and government conspiracies, exploring the concept of eccentric theories or geeking out about some other irrelevant crap. The girl who strives to learn something new every day and genuinely enjoys turning strangers into friends.

That pathetic excuse for the girl next door, is me. If I’m not your cup of tea, you can not imagine the immensity of the fuck I do not give.

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Honestly, if you ever happen to have a hankering to just chill, blast some good jams & relish in lighthearted, videogame-related, blood-spraying with me... Hit me up. Shoot me a message if you want to talk about anything at all really, I'm a bit of an open book and not a bad listener, if I do say so myself. And hey~ If you let me, I’ll cheerfully put a couple of spiffy dreadlocks in your hair.

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Spice up your resume with video game achievements!
RiotMonster | 2:02 PM on 02.06.2009 10 comments


Many career-seekers are now throwing in extra tidbits in their job résumé such as attaining the Suicide Missionary achievement in Gears of War 2, their level & class in World of Warcraft and how many Pokemon they've captured. This might seem a little inconsequential, but associate professor and director of MIT's Education Arcade Program, Eric Klopfer says that a number of recent studies have examined what practical skills a person can pick up by playing electronic games. If you really stop and think about all of the good things that video games have done for us, it appears very plausible that our skills could help us in any job field. Playing video games involves learning how to express yourself and how to work well with others, making a commitment and working hard to achieve team objectives, becoming very skilled in strategizing and mapping-system dynamics and the way varying factors influence each other.

"It's just too bad that gaming still has this stigma attached to it in the modern workplace," says Ethan Mollick. Mollick is a researcher at MIT's Sloan School of Management and coauthor of Changing the Game: How Video Games Are Transforming the Future of Business. Mollick believes that many employers still view gamers as slackers. If only employers KNEW the extensive hardwork and dedication that gamers have when trying to achieve a goal or complete a mission.

Klopfer helps revisit some time-tested résumé bullet points and see how some games might provide an upgrade on your job searches. Of course, this really should not be talking points in a full-court-press job interview, unless you're looking for employment in the game industry, but hey, it might help.

---Team Player
---Detail-Oriented
---Able to See the Big Picture
---A Problem-Solver
---A Born Leader
---Strong Communication Skills

With the economy the way it is, I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of unemployed people are reading this. Next time you strap on that tie and down the energy drink, heading out to your next interview, remember that these key talking points could possibly help you get that job as cashier for 7-11. ;)

[Source: PC World]



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Tomasz's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2009 14:37
Tomasz
I've heard talk of this too, except with a different spin. Employers wouldn't mind seeing things like that on your resume because they know who to avoid. Chances arf, if you're a Level 80 in Warcraft, your job will come second.

A buddy of mine in "a position of power" says that including MMO games in your hobbies section is like commiting career suicide.
BS3 Owner's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2009 14:48
BS3 Owner
Strong Communication Skills...

If you list XBL or PSN in there w/that "skill".
Well you get the picture RIGHT?

But if you put in Wii Network down...
You're a sure thing for the Winnie the Poo Tigger mascot job @ Disney. ;)
Technophile's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2009 17:16
Technophile
Yeah, even with a gaming job I wouldn't put this stuff on my resume.
MisterGrieves's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2009 19:08
MisterGrieves
Haha, nice final sentence.
RiotMonster's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2009 19:34
RiotMonster
Tbh with you Technophile, I wouldn't either but it's funny to think that some people actually would/do.
Technophile's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2009 21:59
Technophile
@Riot

People will do anything if they think it will give them a leg up.
retroNutZ's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2009 22:01
retroNutZ
I wish we lived in a world this simple, but im afraid this isn't so.
Wexx's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2009 22:15
Wexx
I think I read an article not too long ago where employers were actually discriminating against people for playing games too much (mainly stuff like World of Warcraft, but anything violent too would probably be a negative point as well). I think it's complete bullshit, but yeah, peoples is ignant.
RiotMonster's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2009 22:56
RiotMonster
People is ignant fo sho.

I need to look up that article Wexx, that sounds interesting.
Brian Szabelski's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2009 22:21
Brian Szabelski
Wexx is right. Some employers were discriminating against people who played MMO games of any sort because they might become addicts who will no-show on work.
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