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Neuer Ausbildungsberuf für virtuelles Gestalten

Virtuelle Anwendungen bestimmen immer mehr unseren Alltag. Dafür wurde nun ein neues Berufsbild geschaffen. Doch wie entstehen neue Ausbildungsordnungen eigentlich?

Bonn – Die Arbeitswelt wandelt sich – und mit ihr auch die Anforderungen an Fachkräfte. Dabei entstehen regelmäßig neue Ausbildungsberufe. Ganz vorne dabei: IT-Berufe. In diesem Jahr kommt der Beruf „Gestalter oder Gestalterin für immersive Medien“ dazu. Wer eine Ausbildung sucht und Interesse an virtuellen Welten hat, ist hier richtig. Drei Jahre dauert die neu geschaffene duale Ausbildung laut dem Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (BIBB).

Immersiv – das kommt von dem Begriff Immersion, was so viel wie „eintauchen“ bedeutet. In diesem Fall also ein Eintauchen mithilfe von Medien in eine interaktive Welt, zum Beispiel per Virtual Reality.

Die künftigen Gestalterinnen und Gestalter immersiver Medien lernen in der Ausbildung virtuelle Welten zu erschaffen. Sie beraten Kunden, modellieren 3D-Daten und erstellen Prototypen. Sie führen Bild- und Tonaufnahmen in realen und virtuellen Produktionen durch und gestalten Animationen und virtuelle Klangwelten. Einsatzbereiche gibt es zum Beispiel in Unternehmen mit virtuellen Produktionen, Fernsehanstalten, Werbeagenturen oder in der Games-Branche.

Nicht nur neu, auch aktualisiert

Wie entsteht so ein neuer Beruf? Die Idee kommt in der Regel aus der Praxis. Entwickelt wird ein neuer Beruf dann vom BIBB im Auftrag der Bundesregierung – und zwar gemeinsam mit den zuständigen Bundesministerien sowie den Sozialpartnern, also Arbeitgebern und Arbeitnehmern aus dem Berufsfeld. Für den schulischen Teil erstellt die Kultusministerkonferenz einen Rahmenlehrplan.

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Foto: Sich nicht nur in virtuellen Welten bewegen, sondern sie auch selbst erschaffen: Das lernen künftige Gestalter und Gestalterinnen für immersive Medien. © Andrea Warnecke/dpa-tmn

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11. Juli 2023 0 comment

Examples

What Roles Does VR Training Play in the Growing Job Market

VR training and the role it plays during the job boom.

Is VR training going to be a necessity for businesses today? With the job boom early this year, it appears to be so.

2023 started off well for the job market. Based on the job market report in January 2023, the total nonfarm payroll employment skyrocketed to 517,000, way above the Dow Jones estimate of 187,000 and December’s 260,000 gain. As of March 2023, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics also reports that the unemployment rate still remains stable at 3.5% with widespread job growth, especially in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, and healthcare.

While one report is not indicative of a trend, job growth, and low unemployment rates are positive indicators of a strong market. To keep up with this growth, businesses must implement solutions that streamline recruitment processes and facilitate faster onboarding.

According to David Chen, CTO and co-founder of a company that makes 3D cameras and depth sensors, Orbbec, VR training is going to be critical to the continued growth of the job market. We talked to him about the role VR training will play in the growing job market and how businesses can leverage this technology to their advantage.

The Role of VR Training in the Growing Job Market

VR training has gained popularity in the business world due to its ability to help new employees acquire skills quickly and efficiently. According to Chen, traditional training methods can be complex with multi-step operations, which are harder to remember and even dangerous in certain industries.

However, VR enables hands-on experiences that are safe and engaging. “VR enables hands-on experiences that risk neither raw materials, equipment nor personnel. Headsets and projectors give trainees real, immersive guidance on what to do, and what not to do,” Chen told us in a written interview. “Unexpected scenarios can be posed at will and because there is no incremental cost for repetition, skills are learned faster.”

In fact, a PwC study found that employee training can be up to four times faster when using VR courses rather than traditional classroom training. What takes two hours in a classroom setting can be learned within 30 minutes using VR.

Chen continues that compared to other emerging training technologies such as augmented reality and gamification, VR training provides a more holistic experience that combines hard and soft skills training. AR training may be more suitable for businesses looking to perform micro-training, focusing on one definable concept, idea, skill, object, or process. On the other hand, VR training puts trainees in a completely digital world, allowing for less repercussion in the physical space while learning a new task.

Honeywell, for instance, has been using VR training for years to train plant operators and field technicians. Its VR training simulator, the Immersive Field Simulator, generated skills retention that is twice as high as previous training methods, leading to a more engaging training program for younger generations of workers. Last year, the simulator was enhanced with new capabilities to meet a broader spectrum of training and development requirements.

Bank of America also launched a VR training program in 2021 to simulate client interactions and practice routine tasks. The pilot program reported that 97% of the employees who went through the simulations felt more comfortable performing their tasks afterward. Now, the VR program is being used by around 50,000 employees in nearly 4,300 financial centers across the country.

These and more examples show that VR training is proving to be a valuable tool in helping businesses train new employees quickly and efficiently while minimizing risk and increasing skills retention.

Challenges Businesses Face in Implementing VR Training

Implementing VR training in businesses is not without its challenges. According to Chen, content creation is one of the primary challenges businesses face when implementing the technology. “Some scenes can be very difficult to recreate in the virtual realm and not everything can be operated with a VR headset controller,” he explained.

Upfront costs can be another obstacle that business leaders have to overcome. One study by PwCshows that VR content initially requires up to 48% greater investment than classroom or e-learning courses.

To address the challenges businesses face when implementing VR training, Chen suggests that businesses consider the long-term benefits of the technology. They should also be aware of the advancements in VR technology, which have made it more affordable than before. By doing so, businesses can improve their training processes, save time and resources, and achieve a higher ROI.

How Businesses Can Implement VR Training

To successfully implement VR training, businesses should consider starting with a pilot program and selecting a platform with features tailored to their specific needs. “Testing VR training in small batches can help determine what jobs can best be improved upon with the use of VR and how these programs may need to be adjusted to fit participants’ specific needs,” Chen said.

As a 3D camera manufacturer, Orbbec offers necessary solutions that support VR training programs.

3D camera technology helps capture the real environment and quickly transfer it into VR content, providing a more realistic training experience without the need for a controller. By using solutions like this, companies can optimize their training processes and provide their employees with a more effective and engaging learning experience.

Indeed, the future of VR training looks promising, with new applications and use cases that are expected to emerge in various industries and continued advancements in processing power, rendering engines, and display technologies.

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What Roles Does VR Training Play in the Growing Job Market

2. Mai 2023 0 comment

Metaverse

Orlando Mayor Offers 2,500 Open Positions to Build Metaverse in the MetaCenter

Orlando Mayor opens 2,500 metaverse jobs aimed at reinforcing Orlando as the MetaCenter.

To bring the metaverse to life, Mayor Buddy Dyer announced the opening of 2,500 new jobs in Orlando. Over the years, Orlando has become a leading hub for tech companies that want to innovate and explore the capabilities of emerging technologies.

Orlando as a Growing Hub for Tech Talent

“The density of talent, investment, industry, and creativity in Orlando has made the city ground zero for metaverse development, making Orlando the MetaCenter,” shared David Adelson, Orlando Economic Partnership Chief Innovation Officer, in a written interview.

Adelson explained that the initiative to transform Orlando into the MetaCenter stemmed from decades of innovation, which started with increased activity around the Cape Canaveral rocket launch site in 1957. This was further supported by the founding of the University of Central Florida (UCF) to create a workforce capable of supporting the US space program.

“Orlando then became the epicenter of experiential entertainment when Walt Disney came to town. This collision of creative entertainment and technological advancements formed the foundation of the innovative ecosystem that exists here today,” he adds.

Since 2015, Orlando has seen a 46% growth in the number of tech companies in the area, with over 1,600 companies now calling it home. The city also houses tech centers such as Lake Nona and the Creative Village, as well as tech talent from educational institutions like UCF and Full Sail University.

Mayor Buddy Dyer Opens 2,500 Jobs to Build the Metaverse

On December 7, 2022, Mayor Dyer gave his annual State of Downtown Address both in person and in the metaverse, making him the first person to give a mayoral address in the digital space. During his 2022 address, Mayor Dyer shared his vision for Orlando’s future, proclaiming the city as the metaverse’s MetaCenter.

“Mayor Dyer said that his address was an open invitation for anyone to come to Orlando and apply for these positions. We are echoing that call,” said Adelson.

These job opportunities, which include in-demand roles such as software developers, systems engineers, and metwork architects, will help build the metaverse and solidify Orlando’s position as one of the nation’s fastest-growing hubs for tech talent and technological innovation.

Several organizations like the Orlando Economic Partnership, the VR/AR Association (Florida Chapter), and the Orlando Tech Community are some of the champions bringing the metaverse to life in the MetaCenter.

“The list of execs from our next-gen gaming, entertainment, AI, AR/VR, IoT, and simulation training companies joining this effort continues to grow,” Adelson told us. Local governments in Orlando and Orange County have also expressed their support.

Orlando Leveraging the Capabilities of a Digital Twin

To encourage more tech investments in Orlando, the city has been using a digital twin of the entire region to show investors and other stakeholders what the city has to offer. Located at the Orlando Economic Partnership’s headquarters, users can access immersive experiences via an experience-based platform to explore the region in a more convenient way.

During the recent Unity Fireside Chat, Laureen Martinez, Orlando Economic Partnership Vice President of Marketing and Communications, shared that the digital twin has provided an imaginative and convenient way to showcase the city to guests. It also helps position the city as more than just a tourist destination.

“Our vision is to have more and more companies come to Orlando for us to be able to change their perceptions, just simply through the act of them coming and experiencing this and learning more about Orlando – things that they probably could have never imagined,” Martinez said.

Building the Metaverse in Orlando

Many businesses in the city are developing their own metaverse products and services.

Disney is working with local companies to develop AR/VR technology. Red 6 is using AR headsets to enhance training for pilots. BrandXR is also building AR experiences for some of the world’s biggest brands and institutions, including NASA and Microsoft.

“With buy-in and collaboration from private partners, educational institutions, and the public sector, we have good reason to be so optimistic about the MetaCenter. With these partners, we will continue to illuminate the benefits of the MetaCenter on a global scale,” said Adelson.

Orlando and its MetaCenter champions are working to position the city as the ideal destination for innovative businesses to scale and succeed. They’re determined to attract companies and individuals who share the same vision in building the metaverse.

“We work to attract the companies and people that are looking to build the metaverse and do everything we can to facilitate their growth; our ecosystem of companies in gaming, AR/VR, AI, 3D reconstruction, IoT, and modeling and simulation is unparalleled,” Adelson added.

Future Plans for the City’s MetaCenter

What can the world expect from Orlando’s MetaCenter?

Orlando is gearing up to reinvent its downtown area, with the goal of advancing “Broad-based Prosperity®” for the region.

“We define this as creating a region whose residents live a meaningful life in a place where equal access to resources and pathways to success allows opportunities for all,” explained Adelson. Partnerships between the local government, higher education institutions, and the local industry helped launch the Creative Village, a 68-acre innovation district. It’s home to UCF, the Electronic Arts HQ, Valencia College, and affordable housing and establishments.

David Adelson shared more insights on what the future holds for the metaverse’s development.

“We expect to use our digital twin technology for more than just virtual tours to attract businesses to the area. With this technology, we will be able to preview how different investments, like a transit system upgrade, might affect the environment and its residents,” he told ARPost. “This is a tool that can allow us to run simulations of new policies or infrastructure projects and preview their potential impacts before planning in the real world.”

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Orlando Mayor Offers 2,500 Open Positions to Build Metaverse in the MetaCenter

20. Februar 2023 0 comment

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Future of on-the-job training in virtual reality

A programme participant experiences forklift training via virtual reality at JNL. PHOTO/GEORGE SHIERS

George Shiers

Virtual Reality [VR] is proving to be the a valuable tool in getting people off the benefit and into employment.

In what is an industry-first, VR technology is being used to train people to get forklift certified, without the risk of crashing a vehicle or running someone over – and Wairarapa’s first course began last week.

The training initiative is being run by Impac and Ministry of Social Development [MSD], with JNL mill in Waingawa providing the space.

Impac VR Competency general manager Andrew Stone said the aim of the programme was for those on a benefit to get the feel of an industry they could soon be working in, and to build skills and confidence.

“We started out with the idea that getting people to a competent level so that they could be useful to an employer needed something different.

“So to come straight off unemployment, they needed to be competent and they needed to have the confidence to do the job.”

Stone said that, of the people who took part in the programme, about 90 per cent found full-time work.

“We’re anticipating two more categories of equipment training starting in December this year.”

Wairarapa MSD service centre manager Shannon Meynell said her team had received a lot of interest in the programme.

“When we found out about this opportunity coming we were really excited because we are always looking for opportunities for our clients to get hands-on experience to be able to support them and get them on into employment,” Meynell said.

“We’ve had great attendance for these first few days here. Everyone was really enthusiastic.

“The clients have given really good feedback that this is filling a gap in the market and helping them build their confidence and feel good about themselves.”

JNL Wairarapa mill general manager Karl Burling said it was a good initiative for the community at large.

“This is a really different process of thinking about training

“It doesn’t matter if they don’t end up working here afterwards, as they’ll be working in the community.”

However, Burling said JNL would be looking at hiring some participants in the programme.

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Future of on-the-job training in virtual reality

28. Oktober 2022 0 comment

Examples

Accenture Leads in VR Hires, Report Says

A Revelio Labs report has detailed ongoing trends in the XR workforce amid a slowdown in the tech industry

Several factors in the extended reality (XR) market, including Meta Platform’s slowdown in hiring for virtual reality (VR), the tech industry decline, and the nosedive of cryptocurrency prices, have led to a major shift in hiring across the industry, Revelio Labs said in a recent joint report with Bloomberg.

Amid continued rising interest in the Metaverse, other tech firms have raced to fill in Meta’s position as a driving force for developing the spatial communications platform, following the latter company’s spike in interest following its rebrand at the Facebook Connect 2021 event.

To date, Accenture remains the leading enterprise investing in global XR talent after has posted more positions than Meta, namely as it targets design-focused skills compared to Meta’s research and development (R&D) approach, the report added.

The massive consultancy firm also plans to use existing technologies to support clients interacting in the Metaverse compared with innovating new ones.

XR Windfalls and Headwinds

The news comes amid reports that some of the world’s largest tech firms, including Apple, Google, Meta, and others, have begun pulling back efforts to grow their workforces amid the major slump in the tech industry.

Reports recently leaked that a Meta Platforms executive ordered staff to track down and report ‘low-performing’ Facebook team members to human resources, triggering outcry on the decision. The news follows an ongoing record profit loss of $10 billion USD in the company’s Reality Labs division.

Apple planned to slash hiring for 2023, citing the ongoing economic crisis, but would not apply to all departments amid the Cupertino-based firm’s mixed reality (MR) headset launch the same period, experts familiar with the matter told Bloomberg in July this year.

Despite the downturn, Accenture has outlined its roadmap to the Metaverse, or the Metaverse Continuum Group, which details conceptual plans for developing, deploying, and leveraging immersive technologies for the next generation of enterprises and their workforces.

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Accenture Leads in VR Hires, Report Says

29. August 2022 0 comment

Knowledge Research

6100 Euro brutto für den Softwareentwickler

Marlon, 23, hat sich das Programmieren selbst beigebracht. Jetzt entwickelt er virtuelle Räume und träumt vom eigenen Unternehmen.

Viele denken, Programmierer*innen schreiben nur Code. Aber bei Virtual Reality (VR) geht es auch viel ums Planen, Diskutieren, Designen und Experimentieren. Das nimmt ungefähr die Hälfte der Zeit in Anspruch. Der Unterschied zur normalen Softwareentwicklung ist, dass ich nicht nur Programme für Computer und Handys schreibe, sondern speziell für VR-Brillen.

Wie der Arbeitsalltag aussieht

Im Moment arbeite ich mit elf anderen Entwickler*innen zusammen für ein US-amerikanisches Unternehmen. Die meisten sind wie ich Freelancer aus Europa oder den USA. Wir entwickeln einen virtuellen 3D-Raum, in dem man sich unterhalten, Präsentationen laden und auf Whiteboards Ideen sammeln kann; im Prinzip wie in einem Video-Call, bloß dass man als Avatar auch ein Raumgefühl bekommt und es sich realer anfühlt.

Wie ich VR-Entwickler geworden bin

Als ich 14 war, habe ich für die Ferienwohnung meiner Oma eine Webseite gebaut. Über Tutorials im Internet habe ich mir das Programmieren selbst beigebracht. In der Schulzeit habe ich immer mehr ausprobiert und auch eine App für den Vertretungsplan entwickelt. Dann habe ich dreieinhalb Jahre Mediendesigninformatik in Hannover studiert. Da habe ich Augmented Reality (AR) das erste Mal getestet. Das kennen viele wahrscheinlich durch Pokémon Go: In der natürlichen Umgebung tauchen virtuelle Objekte auf. Als ich auf einer Stipendienfeier die Technologie vorgestellt habe und ein Raunen durch den Raum ging, wurde mit klar, dass man damit wirklich Leute überzeugen kann.

VR habe ich in meinem jetzigen Masterstudium Digital Reality in Hamburg kennengelernt. Das ist ein Studiengang, der speziell auf VR und AR abzielt. Während meines dritten Semesters, als die Pandemie losging, gab es öfters Hackathons; also Veranstaltungen, bei denen Informatiker*innen nach digitalen Lösungen für die Pandemie gesucht haben. Da habe ich mitgemacht und ein virtuelles Whiteboard für den digitalen Unterricht entwickelt, das man mit einer VR-Brille, aber auch in einem Browser oder auf dem iPad nutzen kann. Dadurch wurde mein jetziger Arbeitgeber auf mich aufmerksam und er stellte mich für die Weiterentwicklung meiner Idee an. Am Anfang habe ich zehn bis 20 Stunden die Woche gearbeitet; seit diesem Jahr sind es 40 bis 50 Stunden. Jetzt nehme ich mir drei Monate Urlaub, um meine Masterarbeit über AR im Web zu schreiben. Dann geht es wieder weiter. Später möchte ich ein eigenes Unternehmen gründen.

**Welche Eigenschaften man als VR-Entwickler*in braucht**

Man muss auf jeden Fall kreativ sein, denn für VR gibt es noch keine Standards. Auf den Button einer Webseite klickt man mit der linken Maustaste; aber bei VR hat man keine flache Ebene, sondern mehrere Dimensionen. Man kann also zum Beispiel zu dem Button gehen und ihn mit der Hand drücken oder ihn von weiter weg mit einem Laserpointer bedienen. Man arbeitet mit moderner Technologie und kann die Zukunft mitgestalten. Außerdem muss man kommunikativ sein und Ideen diskutieren können. Und man sollte gute Englischkenntnisse haben, weil die Programme, Tutorials und Keywords in den Programmiersprachen auf Englisch sind.

Welche Rolle Social Media im Beruf spielt

In den sozialen Medien präsent zu sein, ist in der Branche sehr wichtig. Man zeigt seine Projekte, gibt ein bisschen damit an und will meistens seine Programme verkaufen. Besonders bei Twitter sind viele Entwickler*innen. Deswegen und weil ich dort auf Probleme aus dem realen Leben stoße, bei denen VR-Lösungen helfen könnten, ist die Plattform meine größte Inspirationsquelle. Man greift Ideen der anderen auf, baut selbst daran weiter. Viele Projekte – zum Beispiel die Corona-Warn-App – sind Open Source. Da kann jede*r mitarbeiten. Zudem erhält man über Twitter und Linkedin viele Jobangebote.

Was die größten Herausforderungen sind

Das Programmieren ist nicht das Schwierige, sondern die Frage, was man genau programmieren will. Wir haben viele Ideen, aber wir wissen nie, ob sie die besten Lösungen sind. Wie fühlen sie sich für Nutzer*innen an? Manchen Menschen wird schwindlig, wenn sie VR benutzen. Dieses Phänomen tritt auf, wenn eine Bewegung in der virtuellen Welt stattfindet, man sich aber selbst nicht bewegt. Da muss man versuchen, die Bewegungen zu reduzieren, damit sie für den Kopf nicht so anstrengend ist. Eine weitere Herausforderung sind die verschiedenen Geräte und Hersteller. Es gibt mehrere VR-Brille mit verschiedenen Betriebssystemen, ähnlich wie bei iOS- und Android-Smartphones. Bei meinem aktuellen Projekt unterstützen wir auch Browser und Handys.

Welche Fragen man auf Partys gestellt bekommt

Viele kennen VR bereits; für andere ist es allerdings ein abstraktes Thema, da sie selbst noch keine Erfahrung mit VR-Brillen gemacht haben. Oft kommen Nachfragen zu den verschiedenen Anwendungsmöglichkeiten. Die meisten denken direkt an 360-Grad-Videos oder Spiele. Ich erkläre dann aber, dass es weitaus mehr Einsatzmöglichkeiten gibt, beispielsweise in der Bildung.

Was der Job mit dem Privatleben macht

Mein aktueller Job beeinflusst mein Privatleben stark, weil ich abends arbeiten muss. Die Meetings sind an die Zeitzonen in den USA angepasst. Meistens fange ich gegen 17 Uhr an und arbeite bis 3 Uhr nachts. Dann gehe ich direkt ins Bett und schlafe bis 12 Uhr. Im Lockdown ist das kein Problem, weil man seinen Tagesrhythmus so gestalten kann, wie man will und kaum Leute treffen kann. Aber ich vermute, dass es nach der Pandemie ziemlich schwierig wird, wenn man zum Beispiel Freitagabend zu einer Party will. Deswegen glaube ich nicht, dass ich diesen Job langfristig von Deutschland aus ausüben möchte. Wenn dann würde ich eher in die USA ziehen.

Ansonsten muss ich natürlich meiner Familie helfen, wenn der Drucker oder das Internet nicht geht. Aber davon habe ich eigentlich keine Ahnung, weil das nichts mit Programmieren zu tun hat. Am Ende schalte ich die Geräte wie alle anderen nur an und aus und hoffe, dass es funktioniert.

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Protokoll von Fabian Sigurd Severin

https://www.jetzt.de/job-kolumne/job-kolumne-wie-viel-verdient-ein-vr-entwickler

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Marlon hat bei Hackathons teilgenommen und dort ein virtuelles Whiteboard für den digitalen Unterricht entwickelt.Foto: privat; Bearbeitung: jetzt

27. Mai 2021 0 comment

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How To Optimize Your CV For A Career In VR & AR

Set yourself up for success within the immersive industry.

As we move into 2021, both the VR and AR industries exhibit a plethora of career development opportunities for aspiring developers. According to Tech Jury, the global AR and VR markets are expected to grow to $209.2 billion by 2022, with more than 171M users worldwide. Additionally, 14M VR and AR devices were sold in 2019 alone, with the global consumer market about to reach $2.6 billion by end of 2020.

How does this translate to career opportunities for app developers, UX designers, and 3D modelers among others? As more companies delve into VR and AR, the demand for specialists skilled in designing augmented experiences continues to rise. As such, now is the time to consider optimizing your CV for a career in VR or AR in order to land employment. Let’s discuss how to do so properly, as well as cover some of the paths you should consider pursuing in 2021.

VR & AR career paths to consider

When discussing VR and AR career opportunities, there are a number of paths you can choose to follow. Depending on what different companies specialize in and their business ideas, they will undoubtedly need experts in various VR & AR fields. Some of the career paths you should consider are:

User interface and experience design (UI and UX)
Software engineering
3D modeling
Quality assurance (QA)
Content production
VR/AR production management

It’s always good practice to do some research on your local area and see what types of VR or AR companies are present around you. While you can apply for online and remote positions with your CV, employers are likely to prefer candidates who can join the team physically.

Prepare your skillset accordingly

Developers who aim for VR and AR careers will face fierce competition in terms of candidate skillsets. More specifically, these industries will require you to learn constantly in order to stay relevant in the job market. The skills you should develop before applying for jobs in VR or AR industries include:

Baseline IT skills (PC and network management)
Software development skills (C, C++, and related languages)
3D software skills (modeling, environment design)
UX design skills (graphics and interface design)

**3D modeling with Blender // Image Credit: Blender**

There are a number of ways in which you can acquire these and other skills related to the VR and AR industries. Internships and volunteering opportunities in professional companies can prove useful in terms of setting the right expectations for how the industry really works. If you are still a student, you can study abroad or take additional academic courses that will enhance your skills in relevant fields. Online learning platforms like Udemy and Lynda can help you learn from home and at your own pace, so use them in your spare time.

Don’t neglect your soft skills

Regardless of whether you end up working remotely or in an office environment, you will have to cooperate with others on your team. VR and AR companies often work on designing hybrid events and projects which heavily lean toward teamwork, PR, or even guerilla marketing.

This is why most employees also put a large emphasis on soft skills in the CVs they receive for open job positions. While programming and 3D modeling may be crucial skills to learn, consider also pursuing some of the following in your free time:

Solution-oriented thinking
Diligent and organized work ethics
Interpersonal skills and teamwork
Objective and feedback oriented communication
Leadership and project management skills

Do background research on the company

Once you start assembling your list of skills, you should also make a shortlist of companies to apply for. Every company will inherently ask for different things from the VR or AR developer they want to hire. Don’t create a single resume and send it to every posting you find– this won’t work in your favor and will come off as spam.

Make sure to properly research the company you are about to apply for before doing so. Explore their website, LinkedIn page, past projects, and any other publically available information to get a sense of their business culture. Prioritize the companies with which you identify and shape your resume based on their job post’s details.

Attach your portfolio pieces

Given that you will submit your CV in a digital format, you should use the opportunity to showcase your VR or AR skillset through samples. It’s quite easy to set up a GitHub or Behance profile and publish samples of your designs and codes for the employer.

Watermark all of your work just in case, but don’t pass on the opportunity to show what you can do through the CV. This will be seen as a proactive move and it will speak volumes of what you are capable of more than bullet points ever could.

Format your CV for easy scanning

Depending on how popular the company you apply for is, they are likely to receive dozens of CVs alongside your own. This can prove troublesome for your employment, as standing out from the crowd might be difficult.

You can make the employer’s reading experience of your CV easier by carefully formatting the document for easier scanning and skimming. Writing tools such as Hemingway Editor and Grammarly are great for optimizing the overall legibility of the text you write for the CV. Don’t simply rely on text editors such as Microsoft Office or Google Docs to do the job – make your CV as readable as possible.

Network in your spare time

You should use the downtime between writing your CV and applying for work by networking with VR and AR communities. This can be done both locally and online, so don’t pass on the chance to make connections with industry representatives early in your career. Visit your local freelance hub or look for seminars and conferences which focus on VR and AR industries. Online communities, forums, and platforms such as VRScout can offer useful insight into the market and its development on a global level.

You can refer to the insight and connections you’ve made in the industry during your job interview to showcase how well-informed you are. This can improve your career chances beyond the technical skillset you’ve acquired in preparation for your career in VR or AR respectively.

Building a future-proof career

Whether you choose to focus on 3D modeling, software development, or UX design in VR or AR, you can rest easy about your career path. Both VR and AR industries are here to stay with their active push into fields such as education, healthcare, and marketing. This means that you will have an easy time shifting between niches and expanding knowledge in both software and hardware development as you see fit.

Start by gauging your skillset against local companies’ employee expectations and working on your soft skills to match modern standards. Before you know it, the right employer will recognize your potential and bring you onboard based on the CV you wrote and your interview.

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How To Optimize Your CV For A Career In VR & AR

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28. Januar 2021 0 comment