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QA Testers at Activision give their company a 3.7 out of 5.0, while the average rating for Activision is 3.7, making them just as happy as every other employee at Activision and 13% less happy than every other QA Tester on CareerBliss - the happiest QA Testers work for The Vanguard Group.

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3.7
Average Rating
(based on 8 QA Tester Review Ratings)
QA Tester
in El Segundo, CA

"It is fun most of the time, but can be grueling other times"

What do you like about working at Activision?

"It was fun to work on current games, and be involved in the process. The other testers are great to work with."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make sure you know how to write clearly and descriptively. Communication is key in this business."

What don't you like about working at Activision?

"There is very little opportunity to advance in the company, from a tester perspective."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Establish a core team of full time testers to give people some job stability."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
QA Tester
in Eden Prairie, MN

"Fun good working environment"

What do you like about working at Activision?

"It was a fun environment and atmosphere. Co-workers functioned as a team"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be prepared for questions on what if's and questions regarding playtesting."

What don't you like about working at Activision?

"That it wasn't permanent and I would really have enjoyed working there permanently."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I do not have any suggestions for management other than that I would love to come back."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5

Average QA Tester Ratings in the Past 2 Years

Year Salary
2011 $3
2012 $4
QA Tester
in El Segundo, CA
Person You Work For 4.7 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4.6 / 5
Support You Get 4.3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4.8 / 5 Way You Work 3.1 / 5
QA Tester
in El Segundo, CA
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 4.5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.5 / 5
Way You Work 4 / 5

Average Activision Attributes by QA Tester

Company Culture
3.7
Growth Opportunities
2.6
People You Work With
4.7
Person You Work For
4.2
Rewards You Receive
3.1
Support You Get
3.9
Way You Work
3.5
Work Setting
4
QA Tester
in Santa Monica, CA
Person You Work For 4.8 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2.5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 3.1 / 5 Way You Work 2.1 / 5
QA Tester
in Santa Monica, CA

"This job gave me a lot of experiences."

Person You Work For 4.4 / 5 People You Work With 4.5 / 5 Work Setting 4.5 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.3 / 5
Company Culture 4.6 / 5 Way You Work 4.4 / 5
QA Tester
in Eden Prairie, MN
Person You Work For 3.9 / 5 People You Work With 4.8 / 5 Work Setting 3.3 / 5
Support You Get 4.1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1.6 / 5
Company Culture 3.6 / 5 Way You Work 2.4 / 5
QA Tester
in Santa Monica, CA
Person You Work For 2.1 / 5 People You Work With 2.9 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1.8 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1.1 / 5
Company Culture 1.9 / 5 Way You Work 2.9 / 5
QA Tester

"Working as a game tester is not worth it unless you want to be developer."

QA Tester
in El Segundo, CA

"A great temp job, but very difficult to stick around."

What do you like about working at Activision?

"QA testing is a cathartic, enjoyable experience."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be detailed and efficient."

What don't you like about working at Activision?

"The temporary nature of the work."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep a good core group of testers instead of constant streams of new trainees."

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