Gamasutra: "In this passionate opinion piece, Codemasters principal designer Phil O'Connor outlines 10 different ways you can spot a "real game designer" during the resume and interview process, and avoid hiring ineffective or unqualified applicants.
I have the incredible fortune of being paid to design games. I consider this a privilege, the result of some luck, but at the same time, it's something I worked for years at achieving."