Timestamps
0:15 Why did you go to Riot? Why did you want to?
3:52 Can I get into Riot with a non-programming degree?
5:51 What was it like working at Riot?
8:50 How was the application process?
13:03 What did you do at Riot?
14:22 Do you have to be good at League to get in?
16:45 What about getting in the gaming in general other than Riot?
18:44 What if I don't have the skills and experience?
20:15 How can I make my application stand-out?

Open Floor Questions
22:24 How did this experience benefit you?
25:15 How competitive is it for this kind of internship? What can I do to improve my chances of getting in?
28:27 Where are the Riot offices and what do they do?
30:43 How is the internship for accommodation and expenses when living there?
31:48 What are the kinds of positions and roles there?
33:13 Do you get to hang out with the other interns?
33:34 Expected work time?
35:22 How does the gaming industry compare in treating their employees to alternative jobs?
36:45 Are there learning opportunities as an employee?
38:44 Are there opportunities for transferring across roles?
41:15 Should I apply for more than 1 position?
42:50 What's the future for Riot?
44:22 Do you think LoL will keep growing forever?
49:05 How should I do my CV?
51:19 Is the interview tough?
52:57 What is Agile?
55:30 What do I do if I can't answer a question?


This talk is with Daniel Chan who has 1st hand experience interning at Riot games' EU Dublin office. It is hosted in a Q&A format with open floor questions at the end, and provides some interesting insights into the work culture, what its really like at Riot Games, and how you might find opportunities too.

Apologies for the cuts in video due to hitting the time limit.