Searching for an ActionScript / Flash job is relatively easy. The demand is high and the supply is low. I’m not even sure the two cross on the traditional economic chart. Here in Los Angeles, with this Economical Recession, the market is flooded with people that have been laid off or contractors reaching for job security. I’ve been to over 25 interviews in the past few weeks (yeah, I hit it hard) and I’ve decided to disclose my tactics, observations, and hopefully helpful tips.
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MooTools/Flash DropShadow Snapshot

The best HTML DropShadow I’ve seen is here: http://www.tastypopsicle.com/dropshadow/

This works fine with simple images, but in a situation where you need a background image, or you’d like the DOM to play more OOP.

After working with the amazing talent over at American Idol, we created a MooTools 1.2.1 DropShadow class that injects a Flash DropShadow into a specified DOM element. I know Microsoft IE offers the CSS filter: filter:DropShadow(Color=#EEEE66, OffX=5, OffY=5) which can come in handy; however, this tutorial offers the rich Flash style.

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Call of Duty World at War has developed one of the best mini-games in recent history.

NOTE: This is for 2-player Split-Screen Cooperative Play; however, it can serve well in a multiplayer setup.

Some recent Googling has also uncovered some tips, tricks, tactics, and myths. The game developers even mentioned there is NO END to the mini game.

One trick exploits a bug where you can jump on your prone partner and have him stand up, then use the flamethrower. I read the best post here, which is similar to our slightly modified strategy below, and I also found this XBOX glitch, which is about as much fun as cheating can be.

I don’t know what enticed me. Whether the thought that people have enough time to find these glitches or the simple fact that you will truly never see an ending to the game, it was too late. The OCD in me was already triggered and I stepped up for a late night gaming challenge.

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I’ve finally found it.  The first look at Brandon Smith’s The Reader: