Chapter 40 Interview
All these requirements are added together, and what Chen Mo is looking for is such a person:
Young with potential to be tapped.
The ability is more comprehensive, can be competent for the work of assistant.
Basic knowledge of games.
It should not be too ambitious, and it should not pose a threat to Chen Mo's future plans.
According to this standard, Chen Mo screened all the resumes sent today.
The results are deplorable.
No one met Chen Mo's requirements.
Of course, Chen Mo was already mentally prepared for this result. His requirements are very strict, this is the first day, he doesn't have to worry at all.
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three days later.
At 10 a.m., the experience store opened normally, and Chen Mo continued to write the design document for the new version of Plants vs. Zombies on his laptop at the front desk.
Several major functions this time are relatively simple, all attached to the original framework, and the rules are very clear, so the writing is very smooth, and there is not much need for repeated consideration.
The big framework has been built almost, and the next work is mainly to refine the documentation and production.
In the past three days, Chen Mo received many resumes from candidates and arranged four or five interviews, but he was not satisfied with the results, and he could not find the assistant or front desk he wanted.
The few people who came to the interview were either almost spiritual, or they were too careful, and they all had their own faults, and Chen Mo was not satisfied.
After all, there is still a difference between looking at a resume and a real interview. Your behavior, words and deeds, and some subtleties can also reflect some things.
Chen Mo's standard is that unless he encounters something he is particularly satisfied with, he will not consider anything else.
He certainly won't make do with it.
Hello, I'm here for an interview, a voice said.
Chen Mo looked up and saw a girl outside the door. She was about twenty-three years old. She had short hair and bangs. She was very cute and had a sincere smile on her face, which was very infectious.
Oh, hello, please come in.
Chen Mo stood up and took out his printed resume from the side.
Chen Mo led the girl into the conference room and poured a glass of water.
Su Jinyu, 23 years old, is a senior student of art major in a well-known key university in the imperial capital. During her time in school, she received various awards so softly that she could hardly write on her resume.
However, Chen Mo roughly judged that Su Jinyu was not a strong club backbone like Wen Lingwei, but rather a model. The various rewards on the resume are basically the kind of hard work that no one else is willing to do.
That is to say, she is not the kind of student who is speculative, on the contrary, she is more down-to-earth and able to work.
So far, Chen Mo has a good impression of Su Jinyu.
I have read your resume, and I understand the basics. The interview is just a casual chat, don't be nervous. Chen Mo said.
Su Jinyu nodded: Yeah!
Chen Mo felt that she was thinking too much, and Su Jinyu didn't have any nervousness at all. She should have seen this kind of scene a lot in school. Maybe she was born with a big heart.
You can write it on your resume, both the front desk and the assistant can do it, why? Chen Mo asked.
Su Jinyu said: Ah, because I think if I can't be an assistant, I can be a front desk. I should be able to learn something by being a front desk.
This is a very pragmatic answer. Chen Mo can see that Su Jinyu's attitude is relatively low, probably because she has tried to be a game designer herself before but failed.
Why didn't the art major choose to be an artist, but a game designer? I saw your hand-painting, and the level is very high. It is fully qualified to be an original artist. Chen Mo asked again.
Su Jinyu replied: Well... on the one hand, I can use my ability in painting as a designer, and on the other hand, I think game designers are a more creative profession.
Chen Mo said: However, you have also tried to develop some independent games, but you have never been granted the status of a designer. Do you feel that you are not talented enough?
Su Jinyu said: Well, maybe my talent is really not high, but I will not give up!
Chen Mo nodded and continued to ask the next question: What do you think is the most important quality of a game designer?
Su Jinyu frowned slightly, obviously this was a relatively vague question, and she needed to think for a while.
Well, I think the most important quality of a game designer is to uphold one's beliefs. Su Jinyu replied.
Chen Mo was taken aback: Faith?
Su Jinyu explained: Ah, don't get me wrong, it's not that kind of belief in the traditional sense. I mean, game designers should always stick to their own hearts and make games that move players and bring them joy and inspiration.
Chen Mo thought for a while and asked, If there is a chance now, you will make a game with a bad reputation but make money, would you do it?
Su Jinyu was a little puzzled: With poor reputation, why make money?
Chen Mo said, It's just an assumption.
Su Jinyu thought for a while: Well... I don't know. All I can say is, if this game makes me think it's a bad game, I won't do it even if I make more money.
Chen Mo continued to ask: What if I want to make a game like this?
Su Jinyu was taken aback: Ah? You are the designer of Plants vs. Zombies. If you can make such a game, why would you ignore word of mouth for money?
Chen Mo said: To be honest, it is very likely that I will develop some games that make money but have poor reputation in the future. If you can't accept this, then we can't cooperate.
Su Jinyu frowned slightly, obviously this decision made her a little tangled.
After thinking for a while, Su Jinyu said, I shouldn't be able to make you change your mind. To be honest, I like the game Plants vs. Zombies very much. I think you must be a talented designer who can develop such a game. , being your assistant will definitely learn a lot.
I am a relatively stupid person. I also wanted to be a game designer myself, but I didn't succeed, so I wanted to start with an assistant and learn.
Do you think this is okay? I'll be the front desk, but you can also let me take on some assistant work. If I encounter a game that I don't like, I can choose not to do it.
Su Jinyu's attitude was very sincere, neither giving up her persistence nor trying to influence Chen Mo's ideas.
If she is an assistant, then Su Jinyu must completely obey Chen Mo's orders in game design. Even if Chen Mo asks her to play a game she doesn't like, she must do it. This is the career of a game designer's assistant.
Therefore, Su Jinyu wanted to be the front desk and also an assistant. This is a relative compromise.
Chen Mo thought for a while.
Su Jinyu is his most satisfactory candidate so far. The most important thing is that Su Jinyu has a natural love for games, and she is a person full of positive energy, positive attitude, and very capable of infecting others. Working with such a person should is very pleasant.
However, what worries Chen Mo is that Su Jinyu doesn't completely match his philosophy.
Obviously, Su Jinyu is someone who must stand and earn money, but Chen Mo is different.
The game industry is very dangerous. In front of Chen Mo, there are behemoths such as Emperor Dynasty Interactive Entertainment and Zenyi Interactive Entertainment, and countless latecomers are eyeing them. If they want to be the only winner in this environment, relying on The few boutique games from previous lives are not enough.
Chen Mo needs a lot of money to develop large-scale boutique games, so for him, the only goal now is to make more money, and it doesn't matter if he sacrifices some word of mouth temporarily.
This will definitely conflict with Su Jinyu's philosophy.
Chen Mo thought for a moment and said, Well, until you graduate, you can always be the front desk and assistant here. If you have any dissatisfaction and want to leave, you can leave at any time. If you are willing when you graduate. Stay and we will sign a formal contract, how about that?
