{"id":1398,"date":"2016-10-19T13:58:31","date_gmt":"2016-10-19T13:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.soton.ac.uk\/wsaopps\/?p=1398"},"modified":"2017-01-25T11:21:06","modified_gmt":"2017-01-25T11:21:06","slug":"internships-at-rare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.soton.ac.uk\/wsaopps\/internships-at-rare\/","title":{"rendered":"Internships at Rare"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Established in 1985 to focus on the expanding console market, we partnered with Nintendo and quickly sealed a reputation for quality with titles including\u00a0Battletoads<\/strong>,\u00a0Donkey Kong Country<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0GoldenEye<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n

OVERVIEW<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0Participating in a Rare internship is a remarkable opportunity. It inspires you to bring your passion and enthusiasm to work every day and to contribute to the games being made at a world-class company. Every day you will gain invaluable real life experience working and learning alongside some of the most talented people in the industry.<\/div>\n
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WHAT TO EXPECT<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0We expect you to go all-in and bring your passion for gaming with you, regardless of the team you join. It all begins with your onboarding into a real job role, where you’ll belong to an established team working alongside industry experts. Throughout the placement your learning and development won’t stop and you will receive on-the-job coaching, mentoring and personal development from leaders in their field. As a valued part of the team, we’ll expect you to give your insights and opinions and make a real contribution to our business!<\/div>\n
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HOW TO APPLY<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0Please submit your application below via the relevant discipline link, including a copy of your CV and portfolio. We realise that your portfolio may be a work in progress and that’s fine, it’s your potential that’ll catch our eye.<\/div>\n
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Please mention whether you heard about our scheme through social media, an industry event or your university.<\/p>\n

We’d also ask you to present a short narrative on why you are applying to Rare. Remember we’re a very creative bunch here, so although you can apply via the more traditional cover letter style, you should aim to stand out. This is your opportunity to showcase your passion for the role and tell us why you should be selected! Your application could include a short video testimonial, an artistic creation, a poem, a song\u00a0\u2013 if it shows your heart is set on\u00a0being part of our team, go ahead and include it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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TIMELINE<\/div>\n
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\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0September 1st 2016:<\/strong>\u00a0Intern intake opens<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0December 31st 2016:<\/strong>\u00a0Intern intake closes<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0January 2017:<\/strong>\u00a0Candidates undergo Skype and in-person interviews<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0End of January 2017:<\/strong>\u00a0Successful candidates informed<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Early July 2017:<\/strong>\u00a0Candidates begin 12-month placement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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DETAILS<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Twycross, UK
\nTerm:<\/strong>\u00a012 months
\nSalary:<\/strong>\u00a0Competitive<\/p>\n

Your degree course must allow you to undertake a one-year placement starting in July.<\/p>\n

Get some answers to some common internship questions from our Recruitment team:<\/p>\n

Detailed Rare Internships FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n

Read all about the early experiences of our\u00a0current crop of Rare interns:<\/p>\n

2016 Interns’ First Week at Rare: Part 1<\/a>
\n2016 Interns’ First Week at Rare: Part 2<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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APPLY NOW<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0Art Internships<\/strong><\/div>\n
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\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Character Art<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Environment Art<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Concept Art<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Animation<\/a><\/p>\n

Engineering Internships<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Game Software Engineering<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Game Tech Software Engineering<\/a><\/p>\n

Audio<\/strong>\u00a0Internships<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Audio Technician<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Musician<\/a><\/p>\n

Business<\/strong>\u00a0Internships<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Product Management<\/a><\/p>\n

Other<\/strong>\u00a0Internships<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Submit an application<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For more on Rare’s culture and achievements, see our\u00a0About<\/a>\u00a0section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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