I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at AlphaSights (New York, NY) in Jan 2014
Interview
online video assessment was fairly straightforward. If you read the interview questions from here then you'll be more than prepared. I did my first round interview at a career fair. The interviewer came off extremely cocky but I thought it was an interesting company regardless, so I accepted the invitation for my in office interview. I was placed in a room by myself and waited about 20 minutes until two first year analysts arrived. They were friendly, asking me general questions about my resume. We did a walk through of a 'case question' in which they asked me what type of people i'd contact in x scenario. Then I was left alone for another 25 minutes until another older associate arrived. He asked me all the same questions and clearly had not glanced at my resume until walking into the room. When he asked me what other companies I was applying to I carefully answered the question; however, he continued to press further and forced me to name actual companies which I found very inappropriate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What's something you wish I asked you during this interview?
very swift and seamless. The interview process was quick and efficient with constant communication for the team and the recruiter as well. I heard back quick after each interview section.
walk through of the resume. basic resume questions. why this role. what skills do u need for this role. why do u think u will be a good fit. what are some technical skills that you have
Interesting conversations. Behavioral + simulation case. If you know what the job is about and you have an interest you'll do well. Two rounds of interviews, first one was all behavioral, second one was both.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself, why this job, why this company