I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at AlphaSights (Hong Kong) in Nov 2016
Interview
Did a video assessment online and then received invitation to do a first round online. The HR lady was introduced the company culture and the expectation of the rol. I was asked basically background questions. Still waiting to do the second round case interview. Overall very positive experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In your own words, what does Alphasights do?
Which part of the job do you think is the most challenging for you? And which part would you feel most comfortable doing?
For my phone interview, the interviewer seemed impatient and did not try to engage. Just asked questions and recorded my responses. Phone interviews are difficult as is, but compared to other phone interviews I have had, this one seemed the most unfriendly. Made it difficult for me to feel comfortable throughout the short conversation we had.
After several rounds of virtual video questions that i had to submit, i went to the office and was given case exercises in linkedin search optimization + a behavior interview
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you go about headhunting a chief strategic officer for X company?
Case studies - finding potential experts to connect with Alpha Sights clients & explain why you chose those leads; interviewers give you laptop to conduct research for 15 mins and find 3 leads.