Western Governors University Instructional Designer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 12 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Western Governors University.
Western Governors University
Instructional Designer
Lead Difficult Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First, I had a phone interview with a recruiter. It was great, felt like a chat, and I really connected with the recruiter. They were upfront about the salary range ($85-99k), which I appreciated. I was told I'd move to the next step, and they asked for my portfolio link. Next, I had a 1:1 interview via MS Teams with the Director. This was totally different - stiff and a bit awkward. The interviewer was fine, but I got the vibe he wasn't looking for someone like me. His camera kept shaking, which was distracting. When I mentioned my portfolio, I don't think he even looked at it, and he didn't ask about my design experience or past projects.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Can you tell me about your experience or knowledge with competency-based education?
- Tell me about yourself.
- What do you think is the future of instructional design?
Western Governors University
Instructional Designer
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I was contacted by an internal recruiter from WGU on LinkedIn, as I had not applied for any position. The recruiter was complimentary and stated I was a good fit, inviting me to a phone call to discuss opportunities. I scheduled a call, during which the recruiter spent 40 minutes with me, conducting what felt like a formal interview, though I was unprepared. I was told I'd receive a follow-up email with instructions to send my resume, but it never arrived. I then emailed the recruiter myself, but received no response. A couple of weeks later, I received a LinkedIn message stating they had chosen other candidates. Looking back, I suspect the recruiter's main goal was to gather information about my current employer, as she asked several detailed questions about it. I'm left wondering about the genuine intent behind this recruiter's actions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about the company where you currently work?
Western Governors University
Instructional Designer
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 8 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process for the Instructional Designer role began with a total of five phone interviews. The initial HR screening interview was followed by three calls with managers from the Product Development team. An additional call was conducted with a lead instructional designer. There was a two-week break before the in-person interviews, which took place at the SLC office. During the F2F interviews, I met with the same three managers again, along with three new managers, VPs, or directors from the department. Decisions about the position have not yet been made.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Why are you interested in WGU?
- Tell me about a time when you encountered a specific situation.
- How would you approach a particular task or problem?
Western Governors University Instructional Designer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Western Governors University interview reports.
“What are we doing wrong in education currently?”
Read reports →“What do you think is the future of instructional design?”
Read reports →“Why are you interested in WGU?”
Read reports →“What are your ideas on developing more individualized curriculum for students?”
Read reports →“How do you capture the attention of busy members from other teams?”
Read report →“How do you collaborate with cross-functional teams?”
Read report →“Could you share your most significant achievement in the education sector?”
Read report →“What are your strategies for handling the challenges of remote work, such as maintaining work-life balance, dealing with isolation, and communicating effectively across different time zones?”
Read report →“Walk me through what you envision as a typical day in this role.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 Western Governors University interview reports.