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> The side project myth is getting out of control. I was rejected in an interview last year within seconds of the interview starting because my answer to "what
by magnostherobot 5y ago
> The side project myth is getting out of control.
I was rejected in an interview last year within seconds of the interview starting because my answer to "what would you do if you suddenly had a bunch of free time" was not relevant enough to the job.
For the record, my answer was that I'd learn basic 2D animation, because I have a deep respect for the people who do it, and I have no real clue how it's done. I also had relevant education on my CV, and the interview was for a graduate position.
That most places are looking for side projects may be a myth; there certainly are, however, at least some places that look for them.
- chrisabrams 5y agoSorry you experienced that. As a hiring manager I would think that's pretty cool you want to learn 2D animation even if it has nothing to do with the day job. The fact that you have a desire to learn a skill should be desirable to a hiring manager IMO.
- gregallan 5y agoWhen you say “graduate position” do you mean a position meant for a college graduate, or a position in a Masters or PhD program at a university?
- angrais 5y agoGraduate typically means bachelor, though masters may apply. PhDs typically walk into senior roles depending on what they did for their thesis and what types of code they developed.