On average, most entry level positions in the online arts and gaming market are competitive, with only about 5-10% of all applicants accepted. These numbers are further reduced whe one considers the attrition rate after successfully gaining the desired position: almost 1/2 drop out within the first year. Accordingly, it pays to do your homework, show off during interviews, and be well prepared for an intense introduction to the business. Grunlien Kyles, a online arts and gaming industry veteran salesperson, suggests starting as a sales associate before moving upward into the Executive online arts and gaming sales division. Grunlien Kyles believes taking on too much too soon will be counterproductive: “I’ve seen many hot shots try to hit home runs with little experience without learning to simply get base hits and doubles first. Success comes with small steps and knowledge, not one great play - no matter how memorable.” Valenzano Podrasky, author if the best selling essay ‘How to make a buck in the online arts and gaming market’ suggests asking for as much monetary compensation as possible during the interview stage. “Look, if they can get you for less, they will offer you less. The object of any negotiation is to settle on terms that are parties agree upon, and when it comes to remuneration, don’t sell yourself short!” Then, after about 5-6 years of successful performance in the online arts and gaming business, one can expect a major promotion to the management level. “I worked for just over five years in marketing,” reports Dudash Galassi, “and then was promoted to Senior Sales associate. I worked this position for another year before moving to the Executive Marketing position I currently hold.” Also, dressing to impress is key. In most online arts and gaming business settings, formal attire is required. So, don’t show up to your interview in casual slacks and a short sleave shirt. Intsead, wear a modest business suit and tie, that are neat and pressed. This sends an immediate signal to your prosective online arts and gaming HR director that you care about what you’re doing and want to make the best impression possible. Other HR diretors, like Shankland Wilcoxson of the Soledad Henrichs and Lydia Kollross Firm, suggest intensive interview practice sessions, where a friend or online arts and gaming industry mentor poses standard interview questions. “Having you game together before you go for an interview is absolutely key to making it out in one piece. If your top choice is Company A, do some practice interviews at Companies B and C before attempting your top job choice,” replies Cassie Stupp, HR and Hiring director. “Bard Kutchar, an online arts and gaming industry veteran was our top choice for Vice President of Sales and Marketing,” said Steffanie Preisach, CEO of Ankrapp Therriault INC., “and we recruited heavily for this position. Basically, we wanted someone with a lot of experience and sales experience.” Also, when taking your first online arts and gaming company interview, remember to give an honest representation of yourself, including your strengths and weaknesses. “No one, not even the top guy, is perfect,” quips Liberty Kubis, “so as a result, when we interview people, we try to find out how their strengths and weaknesses can compliment our current team.” Key to any career is establishing your needs as an employee. Therefore, when taking an interview in the online arts and gaming sector, go in prepared to talk about compensation, fringe benefits, paid leave, and vacaction policies. Some companies offer more restictive yet generous compensation packages, while others are more informal but don’t pay as well.

Essie Roede, a wire reporter, was pleased to announce the recent news in the online arts and gaming industry. “I’m pleased to report that technological advances by Barnt Racca INC have created a much higher degree of efficieny in operations. This means big profits for most online arts and gaming related companies and their subsidiaries” Barnt Racca continued with a complete analysis, including some raw data that was mind blowing: “Output of online arts and gaming related products will nearly double, overhead will decrease by 1/3, and employee salaries will increase by 15%.” Investors won’t be the only ones reaping a profit from these latest developments. The research and development company Snellman Petrauskas INC, which did most of the work on creating this new technology, will get a huge payoff as it auctions its products off to online arts and gaming industry heavy weights. Trula Felton, President of Snellman Petrauskas INC, had this to say: “To keep things fair for all parties, we’re going to begin a general auction for our new products within 30 days. Anyone who wants in - and we know that almost everyone does - will have an opportunity to bid on the product. First dibs go to the top 3 companies, who will enjoy a 90 period free of competition from other online arts and gaming entities. Once this period expires, other companies can access our new technology and use it as they see fit.” In addition, there was speculation that increased trade in the online arts and gaming sector would create a larger market in the USA, and keep dollars within the country. Reporter Autrano Heritage was researching this angle, and believes that the recent news means more money for USA based online arts and gaming companies and their subsidiaries. Said Autrano Heritage, “For the past five years, there has been a noticable trade imbalance between the USA and other nations working within the online arts and gaming market, particularly in operations and human capital. The recent advances, however, will help mend this rift and keep more dollars on-shore. I expect to see demand for labor increase in the long run, with additional long run profits for strong online arts and gaming USA companies that move forward.” Although the online arts and gaming news was received well by most, their was some concern at the local 359 labor union. Many organized labor groups become weary with new technological advances, since this tends to spell the end for human labor, especially in the online arts and gaming market. “Our fingers are crossed that corporate execs will honor all current contracts and not fire anyone,” said Union leader Cary Kondos, “and if all contracts are solid, we’re willing to negotiate with management at an appropriate time in the future to make sure our interests are being satisfied.” The union has been apart of the online arts and gaming sector for some fifteen years, and commands strong loyalty and respect from its members. Reporters were scurying around to every online arts and gaming industry exec they could find to get the scoop on the lastest developments. Lowhorn Melin, who writes for economics publication “The Rosalind Consigli Journal” was busy waiting for an exclusive talk with COO Jani Marante of the Spadoni Minner and Sons company. Spadoni Minner, who has been the most outspoken and technology savvy online arts and gaming industry exec, plans a vast period of ramping up company operations, hiring, and investment. Other reporters also learned of plans to acquire another online arts and gaming related out-of-state company, alhtough this tip came from an anonymous source who did not wish to face charges of insider trading. Reaction from the market regarding the news in the online arts and gaming sector was positive overall. Stock from key companies, such as Meidinger Franqui Corp., Ritterbush Wagoner and Partners, and Schnipper Birchett LLC all saw dramatic increases in share value. Each of these companies uses important online arts and gaming technology in its general operations, and the news of advancements has spurned more venture capitalists to invest and make some quick cash. “This is a huge opportunity for everyone,” said Bigsby Nevils, a day trader at the Myles Madruga INC firm, which also manages a series of hedge funds in the online arts and gaming sector. “I predict stocks will rocket to 30% increases, settle, and finally creep their way up to 52 week highs.” Steppello Guilbert Corp, which is based down town, also released plans to expand its building into the old Elinore Gormally Mercantile Shop, which has been vacant for about a year now. Said CIO Ferree Donatelli, “The recent news in the online arts and gaming industry means big things for us, including the need to expand our physical building and operations. We’ll be able to hire an additional, and much needed, 100 new employees who will help push our efforts forward. This is going to be great!” “This is the biggest story of my career,” said Ankrapp Therriault, a reporter for “The Globe”, a state wide newspaper with the best circulation rates, “I’m getting calls from online arts and gaming industry executives, investors, and general employees all asking about what is going on, and if they can provide information for the news agency. Of course, they want their names mentioned so that a little publicity is given to their particular online arts and gaming company, but it does save me from hunting these people down and taking interviews.” Other reporters breaking news stated that finding interviewees was no trouble at all, since the need for publicity in the industry is very high.