I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Wargaming
Interview
First phase is a phone interview. Just to make sure you aren't unstable.
Second phase is an in-person interview. Initially I thought I had to be interviewed by six different people, but by the time I showed up only two people interviewed me. Not a big deal, but that confusion could have been avoided.
During the interview they didn't ask obnoxious questions. Nice and straight forward people. I was asked to "reply" (not actually responding as this was done on paper) to real examples of emails that CSR's get. I was also asked to rate my knowledge on various computer tech ranging from the easy (BSOD) and stuff that was beyond normal knowledge. However, they stressed that the tech. knowledge didn't disqualify me, and they just wanted to know how much I knew.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Computer technical issues/problems that are beyond a normal layman's knowledge.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Wargaming (Emeryville, CA) in Aug 2014
Interview
Went through Recruiter and then eventually was called by recruiter for first phone interview. Went well; Eventually went onto in-person interview with two other employees from department in which I was to be hired on(however was informed that I was to speak with more than 3 people initially). After the in-person interview, I was given a test which took approx. 30 minutes to complete. About 4-5 days later, I was informed that I was to be considered to go onto the next step and asked to fill out an application with personal information and references. The following week, I was informed that I was no longer a candidate for the position any longer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The most unexpected question was what makes you better than other candidates for this position?
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Wargaming (Minsk) in Sep 2009
Interview
I applied 3 online times in a period of 4 month each time updating my portfolio.
1st time I got no answer
2nd time I got a kind reply saying I'm not good enough yet but they appreciate the progress
3d time I did their particular art test and got in invitation to the interview.
The unpleasant thing was that the interview was to be held more than a month later since HR Specialist went on vacation and completely left me hanging there.
The interview was nice, a little tour around the office to the conference room for the first talk with the HR. Acquaintance, resume and portfolio review, "why gamedev?", "why our company?", "future plans", "how can you be an asset?" and all you classical stuff. Then your particular lead and art manager come in asking very similar questions. I don't remember how they extended me the offer. I doubt it was right there right then, most likely that I've got a call in a couple of days and that was it.
if you're good enough you have nothing to worry about. And, I think, they could hire people that are not there yet, but are very promising. And, I guess, I'm grateful for that.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Gamedev art production is a lot of boring repetitive work, how can you be sure you don't lose interest?