Peter Stark Producing Program 2013/2014 (1 Viewer)

[guerrera]

I had an interview with Henry, it lasted for around an hour and I had fun, it wasnt tense at all, he is good at letting you feel at ease and open up about yourself and your work

 

[S6]

Hi, Im from Switzerland and am supposed to have a skype interview next week. Any tips or pointers ?

 

[DeathDealer]

It seems only international students are receiving interviews. Am I sensing a pattern, here?

 

[freakyfreddy]

Just review common interview questions. I've heard their second interviews are just as laid back as their first, so there is no need to be nervous.

 

[freakyfreddy]

They usually have interviews until the week before notifications. I won't start worrying until February 22nd.

 

[S6]

@freakyfreddy: thanks

 

[roaming_saint]

Any one else get the skype interview request?
I got mine yesterday, about the same time as S6 posted his comment.

I am an international applicant as well. But I currently am residing in the States. So I don't think there is a pattern.
Also I doubt these interviews are crucial for admission (someone please correct me if I am wrong), but only to applicants where the admission committee might want to ask more questions.

Good luck S6 ! I think the key is to be yourself. I am more concerned of having a good internet connection in a well lit room during the interview.

 

[freakyfreddy]

@roaming: If you get an interview this late into the process it is crucial for admission. They interview about 40 people and admit 25.

 

[roaming_saint]

Originally posted by freakyfreddy:
@roaming: If you get an interview this late into the process it is crucial for admission. They interview about 40 people and admit 25.

Thanks for correcting my assumption. But am more nervous now.

 

[JOAT]

Hello all! I am a first time applicant to the USC producing program. I read last year's forum about the process and saw this one. Anxiously awaiting....

 

[JOAT]

Good luck to everyone

 

[Coinsquolino]

Hey everyone!

I got an interview scheduled too! Can't wait, I'm so excited!

@guerrera your interview lasted for an hour? In the email I got I am told mine won't last more than 15 minutes!

 

[roaming_saint]

Congrats Coinsquolino! Did you get an interview last year as well?

I was also told it will be around 15 mins.
I think guerrera was referring to the interviews that we had before the application was due.

Though I wonder how much can be said in 15 mins. I took a full hour and a half with Henry in September and thankfully he was a great listener. I feel 15 mins might be too less.

 

[Coinsquolino]

@roaming no, I didn't get an interview last year!! So happy

 

[JOAT]

Did anyone not get an interview between July-November 2012? I'm a little nervous since I was put on the waitlist for calls and never received one. Now I believe it's the time when people are receiving second interviews.

 

[guerrera]

Hello everyone and congrats! Yes I was in fact referring to the first interview (which lasted an hour) I got an email for a second interview (15min)

 

[Coinsquolino]

Thanks guerrera!

Has anybody had the interview already? If so, what's it like?

I'll have mine tomorrow around this time, I'll surely share my experience here

Good luck!

 

[Mike Skarn]

Had mine, it was quick and easy. It was pretty obvious that it was just to get a better sense of who you are for all three decision makers (Richard, Henry, and Larry). Very informal and good.

 

[freakyfreddy]

So just to be clear, you folks never had the option of coming in and meeting everyone in person for the second interview?

 

[S6]

Nope, not even for first.
I applied from Switzerland which makes it complicated for a face to face interview.