Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Highmark as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Applications Developer and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Applications Developer and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Highmark takes an average of 14 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Applications Developer had the quickest hiring process (on average 14 days), whereas Applications Developer roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 14 days).
I had an initial interview with HR over the phone. Next there was a video/Teams interview with 2 team members. The final round was a video interview with the hiring manager.
I applied online. I interviewed at Highmark (Pittsburgh, PA) in Dec 2023
Interview
The interview process for the Lead Design Analyst role took approximately 6–8 weeks from the initial recruiter outreach to the final offer. While the timeline was a bit lengthy, the experience was smooth and professional throughout.
The recruiter was exceptionally friendly and maintained open lines of communication. I appreciated that responses were always timely, and I was never left wondering about my status in the pipeline.
The interview questions themselves were moderate in difficulty, landing at about a 5/10. They focused heavily on design methodology, analytical frameworks, and leadership scenarios. If you are well-versed in your portfolio and can articulate your decision-making process clearly, the technical and behavioral rounds are very manageable.
Tips for others:
Be prepared for a multi-stage process over two months. Stay organized and maintain a good rapport with your recruiter, as they are a great resource for feedback during the wait.
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I applied online. I interviewed at Highmark (Pittsburgh, PA) in Oct 2024
Interview
Several rounds of phone interviews then a panel video interview with several employees on it. The employees were all nice and communicative. They were all also tenured employees. It was a standard process.