Wanna Work for Squenix? Just Write Fanfiction!
Ever wanted to live in Tokyo and work for Square Enix? Yeah, I thought a couple of you might have had that fantasy. Well, now’s your chance– Squenix is hiring an English editor in Tokyo to avoid any Engrish mistakes.
And the best part is, in order to apply, you have to write…fanfiction! Square Enix fanfiction, sure, but fanfiction nonetheless. Seriously, check out the info page:
Required Documents
Creative writing assignmentTopic:
You are a character from a Square Enix game who has been magically teleported to Japan. Using the language of the position for which you are applying, write a short story about your adventures in this new land. The story must be 800-1000 words in Chicago Manual style.
Man, if I was unemployed, I would totally be applying for this now.
Tags: fanfiction, jobs, random, square-enix
November 5th, 2008 at 9:45 am
I wonder what percentage of the entries are going to be mature rated and above.
November 5th, 2008 at 9:56 am
Man, if I wasn’t in such conventional areas like Supply Chain or IT, I’d probably apply for that too. I might even write this for fun.
November 5th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
So, this was strangely prescient:
http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=126
November 5th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
I may be missing something but…what is ‘Chicago Manual style’? ^^;
November 5th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Nevermind…quick google search revealed…a citation guide. <.<;
November 6th, 2008 at 12:08 am
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November 6th, 2008 at 12:50 am
[...] Talk about a Pandora’s Box! Square Enix, brace yourself for the inevitable flood of heavy breathing yaoi Cloud — Sephiroth fan-fiction. Localize Editor [Square Enix via giapet] [...]
November 6th, 2008 at 3:57 am
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November 6th, 2008 at 6:21 am
[...] postings: Square Enix needs an English editor in Tokyo; fanfic experience a plus. Comics Village is looking for writers and an associate/editor [...]
November 6th, 2008 at 6:57 am
“Takeshi, just put that pile of fanfics marked ’slash’ in the shredder over there, and we’ll get down to business…”
November 6th, 2008 at 8:48 am
^ LOL, slash fics.
I see nothing wrong with fanfiction though. I’ve read some unbelievably good pieces, several done by authors writing their original works as well.
November 6th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
@silentdeath: Chigago Manual is a style of writing and citation. If you’ve heard of the MLA or Associated Press styles, it’s something like that.
November 6th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Dear God! This is the most awesome thing for a nerdy English grad student without an english related job! I assume that the fanfic is only part of the job application process; somehow I don’t think being able to write the smuttiest slash fic ever will make you seem qualified to work for Square Enix as an editor.
November 7th, 2008 at 1:45 am
awesome i know a guy how will be perfect for this.
November 7th, 2008 at 1:47 am
Dam me and my broken English. I love writing but grammar have never been my best talent. But, never seen Chigago Manual so I don’t even know where to start.
November 8th, 2008 at 2:24 am
Ok guys, I’m a little confused. The Chicago style is a way a referencing source material isn’t it?
So what do I source? Coz the characters are by SE and various creators; how do I source that? Refer to SE URLs and the creators name?
I’m not familiar with the Chicago manual Style, thus my seemingly n00bish questions.