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Ways I'm unqualified for my job Here's a list of things I think(?) I'm not very good at as a community dev, that I probably should be.
A bit of realism and honesty when it comes to abilities!
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1. I'm shy AND introverted 
In a job where you need to get to know people, I'm.. quite shy. Like, really shy.
I get queasy introducing myself to new people, the larger a group gets the more quiet I get, I actively try to skip out on as many parties as I can, etc.
In a job where you need to get to know people, I'm.. quite shy. Like, really shy.
I get queasy introducing myself to new people, the larger a group gets the more quiet I get, I actively try to skip out on as many parties as I can, etc.
2. Photoshop/Premiere 
I'm self taught, so a lot of my content is haphazardly slapped on. Why does my content not look as clean as other studios sometimes? Because I might've literally just Googled how to do it hours before
I'm self taught, so a lot of my content is haphazardly slapped on. Why does my content not look as clean as other studios sometimes? Because I might've literally just Googled how to do it hours before
3. Analytics 
I'm not sure HOW in depth some studios want their analytics, but I can't genuinely say I'm the BEST at them? (E.g. my knowledge of Google Analytics is pretty basic.)
I can do reports, but sometimes it feels like I should... Do more...? Should I?? Hmmm????
I'm not sure HOW in depth some studios want their analytics, but I can't genuinely say I'm the BEST at them? (E.g. my knowledge of Google Analytics is pretty basic.)
I can do reports, but sometimes it feels like I should... Do more...? Should I?? Hmmm????
4. Influencer strategy 
I've never had enough time to really work out a heavy duty influencer plan! So I'd say my tracking and work around it is not as in depth as I'd like.
I've never had enough time to really work out a heavy duty influencer plan! So I'd say my tracking and work around it is not as in depth as I'd like.
5. Budgets 
My work is primarily in the poor indie space, which means... If I'm given a budget, I'm actually quite lost on where to allocate it (other than say, doing paid ads.)
My work is primarily in the poor indie space, which means... If I'm given a budget, I'm actually quite lost on where to allocate it (other than say, doing paid ads.)
.. And more, prob!
I think it's valuable to know your weaknesses (without shame) because... Well, how else will you improve?
Partially wrote this 'cause I'm doing a talk on "Failure Marketing" for the lovely @GDoCExpo btw! :)
Hope you join! https://gamedevsofcolorexpo.com/
I think it's valuable to know your weaknesses (without shame) because... Well, how else will you improve?
Partially wrote this 'cause I'm doing a talk on "Failure Marketing" for the lovely @GDoCExpo btw! :)
Hope you join! https://gamedevsofcolorexpo.com/
