I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at AlphaSights (Hong Kong) in Mar 2015
Interview
I filled out an application online which was less complicated than others I've seen. I had a request about 2 weeks later to submit a video interview. The video interview took about 5-10 minutes and was relatively simple, though it is essential to prepare beforehand and look at some questions you may need to answer in 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Less than 24 hours later, I had a request to conduct a 1 on 1 interview in the office. THe interview was thorough and comprehensive, bordering nearly 2 hours, and I met with a random associate, who questioned me extensively about my CV.
I felt that some of the questions were a bit unnecessary and did not speak much about the job requirements. I also felt uncomfortable because the interviewer was at times prying into personal affairs. All in all, I felt that the interview session was too long and too personal, considering the fact that they also had to switch in an additional interviewer to test my language skills.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Video interview:
1. Explain in your own words what AlphaSights does
2. What is a weakness
3. What are your passions/hobbies
1 to 1:
1. What did you do in the summer of XXX?
2. Where do you see your career heading after XXX number of years?
3. Why did you do XXX in university?
4. Why did you pick your university?
I applied for the Graduate Analyst position at London. The process lasted for around 1 month from contacted by hr to interview. I went through HR screening and user interview. The interview process was okay.
I applied online. I interviewed at AlphaSights (London, England) in Dec 2025
Interview
The interview was conducted online and lasted around 20 minutes. It was a one-to-one video interview with a hiring manager. The questions were mainly focused on my background, previous experience, and motivation for applying to the Graduate Analyst position. They also asked about my expected salary and availability. The atmosphere was professional but friendly, and the interview followed a structured format.
Good interview, asking primarily about characteristics and personal experiences. Very self-focused, with a lot of emphasis on personality rather than technical ability. Overall interviewers in both screening and first-round interviews were nice people and polite.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us what you know about AlphaSights' competitors