Question Overview: This question helps you determine the applicant's work habits and how they fit into the team. It also determines their ability to work with others.
Sample Answer: I arrive at work early to check in with my supervisor and find out what I'm responsible for that day. I review my schedule and make sure that I have all the tools I need to complete my tasks. I'm a team player, so I work with other crew members to get things done.
Question Overview: This question lets you know what they think they can offer the company. You can also ask them to elaborate on their answer.
Sample Answer: I'm a hard worker who's willing to go the extra mile. I'm a team player who's willing to pitch in wherever needed. I'm creative and I have a good eye for detail.
Question Overview: This question helps you determine the applicant's interest in your company. It also helps you determine their knowledge of your company.
Sample Answer: I've been a fan of your work since I was a child. I've seen every film and video you've produced. I'm very interested in working for you because of your reputation for excellence.
Question Overview: This question helps you determine the applicant's ability to handle stress and their coping techniques. They should exhibit planning skills, good time management and flexibility.
Sample Answer: I plan things out in advance, adhering to time management techniques that help me maximize my time. I'm very organized. When something comes up, I use the flexibility I built into my schedule to accommodate it. I run and do yoga to alleviate stress when I'm not working.
Question Overview: This question helps you determine the applicant's career goals. They should be able to articulate their career goals in a way that shows they are realistic and achievable.
Sample Answer: I see myself as a production assistant in a mid-level position. I want to work my way up the production chain and learn as much as I can about the industry. I hope to move into a position as a production coordinator in five years.
Question Overview: This question helps you determine the applicant's ability to handle authority and their ability to stand up for themselves. They should demonstrate confidence and a willingness to stand up for their own beliefs.
Sample Answer: I had to tell my boss that I couldn't work on a project that he wanted me to do. I had a prior commitment that I couldn't break. He was very upset with me, but I stood my ground. He respected my decision, and we moved on.
Question Overview: This question lets you know how much experience the applicant has in the industry. It also helps you determine if they have a good understanding of the job.
Sample Answer: I've worked as a production assistant for three years. I've worked on several independent films and a few commercials. I've also worked as a production assistant for a local television station.
Question Overview: This question helps you determine the applicant's knowledge of sports and their interest in them.
Sample Answer: I follow sports in general, but I'm a big fan of the local baseball team. I go to as many games as I can. I also follow the local basketball team and attend their games when I can.
Question Overview: This question helps you determine the applicant's interest in the job and their motivation for applying. It also helps you determine if they have researched the company.
Sample Answer: I've always wanted to work in film and video production. I've been a fan of your company since I was a kid, and I've read about your history and your current projects. I'm very interested in learning the ropes of production, and I want to work for a company that has a great reputation.
Question Overview: This question helps you determine the applicant's actual experience. Many people think that every position on the film set is glamorous, and those who work in the film industry know that a production assistant must work hard and be responsible for multiple tasks. This ensures they know that they'll be working long hours in rain, sleet, snow, cold, heat and mostly standing. It ensures that they know the proper hierarchy of management.
Sample Answer: I've worked as a production assistant in an entry level position, and I essentially answered to the entire crew, but I specifically answered directly to the second-second assistant director. I was responsible for everything from getting coffee to finding umbrellas for the crew and actors. In this position, I had to stand for long periods, run errands in any weather and worked long hours.
Question Overview: This question helps you determine the applicant's skills and abilities. It also helps you determine how they present themselves.
Sample Answer: I have excellent organizational skills, and I'm very detail-oriented. I'm also very good at multitasking, which is a must in this position. I'm a quick learner, and I'm able to adapt to new situations quickly.
Question Overview: This question lets you know the applicant's stamina and work ethic. They should discuss the level of exhaustion they felt at the end of the day.
Sample Answer: I worked a 16-hour day on a feature film. I was exhausted at the end of it, but I was proud that I'd worked hard and contributed to the production.
Question Overview: This question helps you determine if the applicant is a NASCAR fan. It also helps you determine if they have knowledge of the sport.
Sample Answer: I'm a huge NASCAR fan. I've been to several races and have been a fan since I was a kid. I love the sport and the people who work in it. I want to be a part of it.
Question Overview: This question helps you determine the applicant's ability to work with others. They should discuss their ability to work with a team and their willingness to learn from others.
Sample Answer: I'm a team player who is willing to learn from others. I'm a quick learner and I like to take direction well. I'm very eager to learn all aspects of the job and I'm confident that I'll fit in well here.
Question Overview: This question helps you determine if the applicant has a realistic idea of what the job entails. It also helps you determine if they are a good fit for your company.
Sample Answer: My experience as a production assistant has given me an understanding of the job and its responsibilities. I've worked on several films and television shows, and I've learned how to handle the many tasks involved in production. I've learned how to work with actors and crew members, and I've learned how to handle the pressure of a tight deadline.
Question Overview: This question helps you determine the applicant's ability to work as a team member. They should discuss communication, flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure.
Sample Answer: A good team is one that communicates well. It's one that can handle pressure and still work together. A good team is flexible and willing to change plans when necessary.
Question Overview: This question helps you determine the applicant's career goals and how they align with your company's goals.
Sample Answer: I want to learn the ropes of production and move up the ladder. I want to be a part of a team that produces quality work. I want to work with people who are passionate about what they do.
Question Overview: This question helps you determine the applicant's problem-solving skills. They should describe a situation where they had to think on their feet and come up with a solution.
Sample Answer: I was working as a production assistant on a film set. The director wanted to shoot a scene at night, but the location was not available. I had to find an alternate location that could be made to look like the original location. I had to work with the location manager and the director to find an alternate location that would work.
Question Overview: This question helps you determine the applicant's level of interest in the industry. It also helps you determine their knowledge of the industry and their desire to learn more.
Sample Answer: I've worked in retail for the past four years, but I've always been interested in film. I've taken classes at a local community college and have read books on the subject. I'm very interested in learning more about the industry and would love to work on a film set.
Question Overview: This question lets you know what they expect from the company. It also lets you know what they expect from the job.
Sample Answer: I want to learn as much as possible about the industry and to work with a team of professionals. I want to learn from the people around me and contribute my own skills to the team. I expect to be treated with respect and to be given opportunities to learn and grow.