I applied through a recruiter. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Activision Blizzard (Irvine, CA)
Interview
The interview process was a bit much. It dragged on for 5 months. People were nice enough. Gave the job to someone who they got through the process in 2 weeks. They kept adding people into the process. Most companies have a group of people youre up against in the panel at the same time but here they just keep adding people into the process.
The whole process was drawn out over 3 months or so. Overall everyone was pleasant, mostly culture checking.
It did feel like they were feeling out shared passions and were looking for someone who loved their Activision/Blizzard products.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Favorite video games.
Favorite ad campaigns.
Questions about Activision Blizzard game experience.
I applied online. I interviewed at Activision Blizzard
Interview
Process was about 5 weeks. Recruiter email > Recruiter Call > Direct Report Call > Zoom Panel (3 or 4 groups throughout the day including the team you would be on) > Waited a week or so, recruiter reached out on a Friday, said let's talk Monday (they could have told me then...) but I didn't get It. Be yourself. It was what got me to the end. It wasn't meant to be for me but I still believe it would have been a great fit and the people were fun. It was a very exciting process - looking back I spent too much time researching/reminding myself on the actual game I was going to be a part of. Of course it helps, but wasn't the main focus. Don't be afraid to reapply, it's not easy to get into a company with such a cool culture.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you worked and had to adapt with different stakeholders or higher-ups. How did you react to their feedback?