Instructional Designer Mock Interview

Practice 30 Instructional Designer interview questions covering learning theory, ADDIE, and curriculum development.

Question 3 of 30

Talk me through your design process.

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M Cheryl Harkins
M Cheryl Harkins

Maria Cheryl Harkins is a Talent Development Consultant with over a decade of experience in sourcing, qualifying, interviewing, testing, onboarding, and training.

Numerous factors influence the instructional design process of any given company: the industry, the size and structure of the workforce, the training subject, timeline, and budget, to name a few. As such, the hiring manager is not expecting a standard answer to this question. They will want to hear that follow a process at all, and not just develop courses willy-nilly. Ensure them that there is rhyme and reason to every step that you take in the development process.