Bisk Instructional Designer Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process was disorganized and inconsistent, with interviewers who seemed unprepared and uninterested. The questions were repetitive and didn't effectively assess the skills or experience needed for the role, making candidates feel undervalued and discouraged. All in all, it was an unprofessional experience that suggests a poor company culture.

After I sent in my resume, I got a call about the job a few days later. HR sent over a 3-part assessment, with two parts focusing on writing objectives and one part on formatting a lecture/notes to match their style guide. The assessment was fair and not too tough. The following week, I had an interview, then negotiated salary the week after that, and started working right away. The whole thing was really fast and felt great. The interview was chill but to the point. They asked a lot about project management and processes. They seemed really interested in my past experiences and skills. They cared more about what I'd call 'personality' stuff than my skill level. As the interviewer put it, 'I can teach someone instructional design; I can't teach them how to not be a jerk.' Now that I've been here about 8 months, I see they've built a team of IDs who are quiet, a bit introverted, self-starters, love learning, and are cool with asking for and getting help from others. HR was super responsive throughout the whole thing, getting back to calls and emails fast. It was a pretty easy process that made me feel appreciated. I felt like a person, not just another applicant.

I was reached out to by the Bisk HR recruiter via email after they found my resume on CareerBuilder. She shared the job description and asked about my interest. Then, they sent an online application for me to resubmit my resume and details. About a week after that, they gave me four tasks to test my qualifications. I had a few days to finish and submit them. I had to use specific software, which was inconvenient as I needed to download a free trial since I use it at work, not personally. A couple of days later, the recruiter called and mentioned they wanted a face-to-face interview. Due to the holidays, it took a couple more weeks to actually schedule the interview. The interview itself was pretty standard. First, I met with the HR recruiter in their office, then I went to the main building and interviewed with two managers from the ID department. The company culture is very relaxed; they wear jeans daily. The managers are friendly and approachable, valuing good personalities. They ask their questions first, then allow you to ask yours.