Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at AI Security Institute as 25% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Operations Associate and Research Associate rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Operations Associate and Research Engineer roles were rated as the easiest.
I interviewed at AI Security Institute (London, England)
Interview
The interview process will likely involve a short application review followed by one or more interviews. I expect the interviews to focus on my motivation for AI safety, my technical background, and how I think through open-ended safety problems. I would prepare by reviewing my previous work, practising clear explanations of my research experience, and reflecting on why I want to join the programme. The process may also include technical questions, a writing task, or discussion of my fit with the team.
Recruiter chat then chat with hiring manager. All were very nice. I previously had a chat with a really rude lady a few years ago about a temporary role who no longer works there but these people were all lovely.
I applied online. I interviewed at AI Security Institute
Interview
3 stages of interviews. Second was the longest (1 hour.) The feedback given is only numerical - they rate you on a scale from 1-7. I felt my rating was fairly low, despite going through all interview stages. It was very lengthy and limited interview slots available- meaning I had to change meetings or take days off in my current role with fairly short notice.
Questions were mostly behavioural during rounds 1 & 2. Round 3 was heavily on AI, but felt the leadership interviewers were quite disengaging. All other interviewers in other rounds were nice. Very few questions on current experience, or operations/finance.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you think the media plays a role in exaggerating the threats of AI?