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WHAT DO RECRUITERS SAY ?
Showreels will often go through the hands ( and eyes ) of the studios ’ Talent team before they reach the Hiring Manager . We have asked recruiters from the industry for their top advice on building a showreel , plus they also touched on some of the softer skills required to prep you for the all important interview and to be successful in the job .
I am often asked what we look for in a portfolio / showreel but very few people ask me what other skills they might need to get a job with us . I have made it a bit of a mission lately to address that . Skills such as ; the willingness to act on constructive feedback , to work effectively in a team , to problemsolve and of course communicate coherently are so important . The success of the visual effects industry isn ’ t just down to people operating Maya ! It ’ s down to people who were curious , innovative , creative , who kept learning and improving their skills and who worked together to solve challenges . The interview is your chance to show us what you can do beyond the showreel so don ’ t waste it !
AMY SMITH , Global Director , Recruitment and Outreach at Framestore
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