I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at AlphaSights (London, England) in Sept 2014
Interview
I applied through their website. Write a 200-word essay on your motivation for applying to the role at AlphaSights.
Got an invitation to complete a video interview the next day. Task had to be completed within the next 72 hours. Just be sure to prepare and practice speaking to the camera and it should be fine.
The video interview consisted of 5 questions, times between 30s to 120s to prepare for each question then you are required to speak for 60s. You do have the option of ending your recording early but I wouldn't recommend it. Just prepare your answers to fit within one minute.
IMPORTANT: There is no opportunity to re-record yourself, unlike previous posts. It's just once through and then you are done.
Received an e-mail saying that 'your strengths do not match the needs of our organisation as closely as those of other candidates' one week later.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions were as listed in other posts.
1. In your own words, what do Alpha Sights do?
2. What are the key elements for a professional services industry to achieve success?
3. What other career options are you pursuing?
4. Who do you most admire?
5. What book are you currently reading? Tell us about it.
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
