Company Culture Check

Extra Credit - In-Class Activity #10

1. Introduction

What do the companies who produced the games in the opening set of slides have in common?

Why does a company or studio’s culture matter?

2. Two Skateboard Companies

What were the mistakes I made and the lessons I learned? {2 - 3 sentences}

3. before applying

What are your personal current priorities and values around a company’s culture, and what do you need most to be able to work creatively? This answer should reflect YOUR specific values and needs {2 - 3 sentences}

4. While Applying

What possible personal information does your creative work communicate? Do you have any specific “deal-breakers”, or something you absolutely need in order to be creative in a workplace?

5. On the Job + Unions

What are some ways to protect yourself once you have a job?