[QUOTE=Wuffles;19157]+1 to what everyone else is saying here too. I am an entry level rigging artist/technical animator who was hired in to a company that luckily had the capacity to train me, but I realise now that is a rare case. So, yes, it is possible - but not easy to come by.
Might want to have a read below as there was a very similar topic the other day. There is some more targeted advice here that could still apply for rigging too. 
Best of luck![/QUOTE]
I’m also a recent graduate who had the opportunity to intern at a game studio over the summer of 2012. I just finished my MFA in December and currently looking for junior level work but there doesn’t seem to be a lot of opportunities right now. Based on my job search, I agree that the junior-level openings are a rare case. I have noticed some junior rigging positions for small film studios in Vancouver but I believe they would generally hire local residents over internationals.
I’m hopeful that some game studios will need to staff up soon. Any senior TA’s willing to critique my reel? If you are, I definitely welcome critiques. Reel below:
Cheers, Gene