3-D Animation

While this question is similar to the ‘weakest’ one, it’s also a bit different. Why? Because with this question, the employer is asking what your favourite piece is, not your strongest, so they’re obviously interested in hearing about your feelings and thoughts. When answering this question, consider which piece holds the best memories and which piece you’re particularly proud of.

Remember; with this one, they’re asking you about your favourite piece, so you don’t necessarily have to pick the piece which is classed as the most successful or the most effective. With this question, the employer is looking to get an insight into who you are as an individual – so whichever piece you choose, be sure to have solid reasons to back up your choice. For example, you could say you like piece A because you got to work with a great team – or you could say you like piece B because you found it particularly challenging, so you’re really pleased and proud of the end result.

Obviously, the interviewer is asking you this question to test your knowledge of their company and to see how much research you’ve actually done before the interview. With this question, the right answer is ultimately going to come down to your individual situation and preferences, however it’s important to choose an answer which shines you in the best possible light. For example, it’s probably not a good idea to say that you want to work that studio because you know they’ve got amazing benefits packages – and they give their staff 30 days holiday per year. Instead, a better answer would be to say that you’ve got enormous respect for the studio and you’re a big fan of their work (name drop some examples) – and that you feel your specific skills and expertise, such as A, B and C would be a great fit for their studio.

Again, with this question the employer is looking to see how well you know yourself as an animator and a candidate. A great tactic when answering this question is to look at the job spec/advert and see which skills they’re looking for which you actually possess – and then be sure to combine these into your answer. For example, if they’re looking for someone who’s a pro with 3D applications such as Maya and ZBrush, if you’re pretty confident with them, you could always name these as your biggest strengths.

With this answer, it’s always a good idea to name a few strengths which reflect your technical ability and some of your softer skills too. For example, you could say that your biggest strengths are your proficiency with Maya and ZBrush and your ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines. Why? Because this shows that as well as having technical ability, you also have the softer personality traits which are needed in this kind of role.

An employer will ask you this question because they want to see how well you know yourself as a candidate – and they want to see if you’re able to look at your work objectively. With this question, the right answer is obviously going to depend on your individual preferences – but it’s always a good idea to choose a piece of work which is completely unrelated to the role you’re being interviewed for. Why? Because if you choose a piece which is related to the role, you risk demonstrating to the employer that you’re not a good fit for the role.

With this question, a great tactic can be to choose a piece which you completed early on in your career when your skills and techniques might not have been as developed as they are now. This is also a great way of demonstrating how much you’ve progressed in the sector – and how much you’ve improved to get to where you are now.