Working At Activision Blizzard

No, Activision Blizzard does not drug test. Activision Blizzard is more focused on your productivity at work than on what you do on your own time. The company does, however, have a drug policy that forbids the use or possession of illegal drugs and alcohol before and during work hours.

Tobacco and vaping products are allowed outside of the building in designated smoking areas.

It is unclear as to whether Activision Blizzard hires felons. They do not have an explicit policy regarding their willingness or unwillingness to hire someone who is qualified but who has a felony.

The nature of the felony is likely relevant, especially in the case of cyber crimes, identity theft, physical or sexual assault, all of which present liabilities to the workplace.

It is important to be honest and upfront, as Activision Blizzard does run a background check. If you lie about your criminal past and it shows up on your record, you are very unlikely to get the job.

You answer, "Why are you interested in working for Activision Blizzard?'' by focusing on the company and its culture, its award-winning games and services, the impressive company benefits and employee perks, and on your own passions and professional development. We recommend coming up with at least three reasons why you want to work for Activision Blizzard that reflect your own interests and style.

Here are some examples of reasons why you might want to work at Activision Blizzard:

• Without Activision, the video game industry could have been a very different place. You are an industry leader, and I can think of no other better place to develop in my career as a video game programmer.

• Blizzard develops some of the most well-known video games in the world, including World of Warcraft and Diablo. These are games that I have put nearly 10,000 hours into and I care very much about them.

• Blizzard offers an exceptionally positive, collaborative working environment, where employees are encouraged to share ideas and learn from each other.

• Blizzard is committed to fostering a creative culture within the company. I love that employees are invited to share their passions with the company, whether it's comics, science fiction novels, or new technology.

• Perks, such as deep discounts on games and a massive campus, draw people in, but a great company culture keeps them there.

You write a cover letter for a job at Activision Blizzard by highlighting your passion and talent as it relates to the job and company. Activision Blizzard is all about building a strong work culture that promotes creativity, individuality, and growth.

Hiring managers are looking for candidates with a "can-do" attitude who are not afraid to think outside the box.

If you want the hiring manager at Activision Blizzard to take notice of your cover letter, be sure to reflect on examples from your own professional and personal life where you exemplified some of the values that Activision Blizzard are most interested in. Some of the company's core values include:

• Responsibility: See it, do it, own it

• Creativity: Find the best way

• Integrity: Do the right thing

Don't forget to include why you want to work at Activision Blizzard, and your experiences playing their many award-winning games. Activision Blizzard is looking for candidates who are not only casual video game players but who also have a strong passion for the art.

You have to be at least 18 years old to work at Activision Blizzard. This includes entry-level or internship positions. Activision Blizzard has a relatively young workforce overall, with a median age of their employees at 30 years old.

Activision Blizzard offers a variety of comprehensive employee benefits, including employee discounts, health care, financial planning, and paid time off.

Activision Blizzard offers game discounts worth around $500 for Battle.net per year and a free World of Warcraft account. It also offers a unique working experience, free food, video games, and lots of employee events and get-togethers.

Activision Blizzard employees have access to comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical plans, dental plans, vision plans, health savings, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, and life and disability insurance. The company also has a healthy incentive program that allows you to earn $500-$1000 toward an HSA.

Financial benefits include a 401K retirement savings plan, a 529 college savings plan, and financial wellness programs and resources. It also offers more unique benefits like pet insurance coverage and adoption assistance.

Activision Blizzard also provides workers with paid vacation leave, holidays, and float days. When an employee, or a member of their family, gets sick, there are opportunities for paid parental and sick leave.

The dress code at Activision Blizzard is casual. When you imagine a room full of coders working on the next big video game, it's hard to picture them wearing dress pants, button-down shirts, and ties. Perhaps instead you picture a scene from the movie Grandmother's Boy and you be right.

At Activision Blizzard, casual dress is acceptable as long as it is work-appropriate and does not interfere with productivity. The company believes that people are most productive when they are comfortable. With that said, if you work in a leadership, HR, or marketing position, expect to dress business-casual.

The hiring process at Activision Blizzard is a multi-step process that takes about two to four weeks. The stages of the hiring process at Activision Blizzard include:

• One to two phone screening interviews

• Assessment (only for select positions and internships)

• One on-site interview with four to five sessions

To begin, you will need to complete an application, which can be found on Activision Blizzard's career website. The entire application process takes around five to ten minutes and includes some eligibility and demographics questions. They will also ask you to upload your resume and cover letter.

If the recruitment team finds your resume and cover letter impressive, you can expect a short call as part of the initial phone screening. The recruiter will see if you're a good candidate for the company by asking you some behavioral questions and taking you through brief work-related simulations.

If you pass the initial screening stage, you will be invited for an in-person interview at Activision Blizzard's campus. Plan for an all-day interview session with your potential team, department leads, and HR. Navigating an all-day gauntlet of interview sessions might seem daunting; however, Activision Blizzard does strive to make their interviews as casual and relaxed as possible.

Common Activision Blizzard interview questions include:

• Describe something complex using only words.

• What is your favorite video game and why?

• Why do you want to work at Activision Blizzard?

• Are you able to work a 14-hour shift?

Some interview questions are job-specific. Here are some examples of common Activision Blizzard interview questions for the specific role of QA tester:

• Have you been disappointed by a game before?

• Imagine there is a game-specific feature being added. How would you go about testing this feature for bugs?

• Have you found any bugs in a recent game you played?

• How would you go about creating a bug report for the issue you found?

• What is the software test lifecycle, and how does it affect testing?