I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at AlphaSights (London, England)
Interview
Long and time-consuming interview process considering the role is pretty basic. Seems like they get many applications from people who don't understand what that role entails (that it's not consulting, it's expert network), so they will test you a lot on your understanding of the role.
First had a screening call with HR, just walking through my CV and experiences. Then the first round interview with a member from HR, asking classic competency-based questions (tell me about a time when...) but also questions around why Alphasights and your long-term career objectives. Then second-round case interview where you get to prepare 24h before the interview to find experts suitable for a case. In the actual interview they will test you on your understanding of value chain. Then the final-round interview with a senior person from the team they want you to join. This one was pretty tough and I got a bad impression of the working culture (micro-management and not much work-life balance). Seems like the role is pretty basic (you're literally just finding market experts on linked-in) but they push you really hard on explaining your career ambitions etc which is a bit odd considering it seems to be a pretty simple grad role with no real industry to progress into. I've also heard bad things from friends working there. Would recommend to very junior people with little to no work experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Your understanding of what you’ll be doing at AlphaSights as an Associate and why this is of interest to you
- Why you’re pursuing this opportunity and how it fits with your career plan
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at AlphaSights (Tokyo)
Interview
It was a very smooth and amazing interview. They were very kind and also catches important points that you say to them. Definitely asks interesting questions and overall an amazing interview process
The interview process was really quick and straightforward. Within 2 weeks the full interview process was completed. There was a lot of guidance throughout the process and clear expectations management.
Good so far but the case study requiring you to already do the work for them, not ideal as while I am in agreement when it comes to testing skills however I did think it was too much given also the fact that I am also in another job.