english application, please help

Technology and Gaming
#1

I wrote an application in english but I don’t have anyone speaking english native to check for issues. If some of the true BM forum guys could help me out a bit it would be a great pleasure for me.
I have to send this in at least 14 hours so unfortunately you have to hurry a bit. I have written it in german first but I found out that that would not be so good and I really want that internship.

Here is it:

Dear game company ,
I am writing to apply for a 2 week internship from date1 to date2. Currently I am a student at the grammar school name of school in name of town.
I have been educating myself in computers for 5 years now and found my primary interests in software development. The pure logic and creativity of programming languages fascinates me and have set my future targets.
After learning some Java for one year I started creating own game content with Autodesk Softimage, Valve’s Hammer Editor and Gimp. This tought me key aspects of software design as well as the development of a game. Great game modifications motivate me and give me reason to become better every day.
This internship is that important for me because I want to meet the people who developed the successful gameengine. So I can see what I have to achieve at least to become a very good programmer.

Ah yeah, this is not a joke.
giant thanks and cookies for everyone who help me.

#2

Dear game company,

My name is insert full name. I am insert age years old and am writing to apply for the 2 week internship from date1 to date2. I am currently a student at name of school in name of town, name of state. I find logic, and the creativity in programming languages, simply fascinating.

After 5 years of self-taught computer science, my primary interest is software development. I have set my goals and am familiar with Java. I create my own game content utilizing Autodesk Softimage, Valve’s Hammer Editor and Gimp. Vital skills for software design, as well as game development, have been reinforced through practice. Successful game modifications have provided me with the inspiration and motivation to improve.

While interning, I want to learn from the influential people who developed game engine, as well as offer my own strengths to the team. I hope to glimpse what can be accomplished through years of dedication. Thanks for your time.

Im certainly no expert, but i would start with something like that. Good luck!

#3

^yeah, that looks good to me.

#4

Corrections underlined. Can I ask what company you are applying to?

#5

make sure to write it w/ scraps of newsprint and enclose a finger so they know you mean business

#6

Thanks!
Omg, now I realise how bad mine was. The words “grammar school” are important here so I have to use them. It has to do something with the school system here in germany.
More suggestions would be great.

What does “enclose a finger” mean? I think I am not able to write scraps of newsprint. Do you mean rorriamesus text?
[COLOR=‘Black’]Crytek

#7

valve obvsly

#8

:rage:

#9

Fail. He is writing a template for perhaps multiple companies. The company name and game engine are blanks. He simply uses Valves software for development.

Ignore HPN, just his usual humorous posts.

What does the application ask? Unless they require more information or it has to be longer, i think you mentioned enough. I do not know how long is needs to be, but try and keep it concise and focus on your important points.

#10

**** offers internships in Art, Animation, Design, QA, and Engineering.

General requirements:

* Experience in your preferred working area
* Submitting samples
* Showing interest in developing high-end games
* Completed high school, preferably college or any other professional education
* Ability to work in production cycle with as little supervision as possible

Internships are limited, and are not available all the time in all areas.

Our internships are paid.

I need to choose a working area. I don’t want to get paid. I have not completed any professional education. I guess I will have to take Quality Assurance.So my chances are good.

I guess I should also write that I want to switch to Cryengine Mod tools. I wrote it in the german version.

#11

shook my magic 8 ball. says its crytek

#12

Did they ask you to discuss all those requirements in your statement? What question(s) is your statement supposed to answer? Are you writing it simply as a supplement or is it required?

Your chances of acceptance depend on where you apply and who else is applying. People with degrees or studying in college could apply.

#13

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#14

https://www.crytek.com/career/faq/

Crytek never contacted me. I was there today but I passed the work time so there was noone who was responsible for the applications. Just some guys doing their work.
There was a total douche in our school who got an intern at Crytek. I thought if he gets an intern my chances of getting one would be very high.
It’s also a school internship but I don’t write that in my application.

#15

It sounds your writing a cover letter to supplement your portfolio/resume because no essay is require by crytek.

I’ve actually never had to write one for my resume, so I dont really know what they should contain and how long they should be. What you have so far sounds good, I hope my OP helped though, let us know if you write anything else and need edits.

#16

"I am 17 years old and am writing to apply for a 2 week internship in Quality Assurance from xx/xx/xxxx to xx/xx/xxxx. How do I write that correctly?

#17

I am 17 years old and am writing to apply for a 2 week internship working with Quality Assurance from xx/xx/xxxx to xx/xx/xxxx.

#18

-Marks of the xxth grade
how that?

Too late. I have to go now. Wish me luck.

#19

well? how did it go? did you get the internship? did you see anything about crysis 2?

#20

You mean “Cry Halo 2”, right?

bad-um tish!

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