I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Activision
Interview
Asked me my work experience and my likes in dislikes about previous Activision games. Eventually we starting chatting about what I wanted to do in the company and what my end goal was
I applied online. I interviewed at Activision (Los Angeles, CA) in May 2021
Interview
Received the first round interview process which was an email with questions.
In the email, the last question was "This job pays $16/hr with overtime paid at 1.5x and this is not negotiable - are you okay with that?
I did answer the questions for practice but as I have QA experience, this was such a lowball offer that I would not accept it. Within a couple days, I had an offer that was way better, and a large pay INCREASE as opposed to this which would be a huge pay cut.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Approximately how many hours per WEEK do you play video games?
What is your current favorite game (does not need to be an Activision/Blizzard title)?
Why do you like your current favorite game?
Why are you interested in this role and why do you feel you would be a success?
Are you located in the LA area? If not, where are you located? (we do not offer relocation assistance but may consider if you are self-relocating to the LA area
Please describe any data entry experience and advanced computer skills you may have
Please describe any quality assurance experience you may have, specifically with software or video games development.
Are you ok with the pay rate of 16.00/hr and working potential overtime hours (overtime is paid at 1.5x your normal rate)? This is non-negotiable. (Interviewees note - job description stated that overtime was mandatory)