I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at AlphaSights (Tokyo)
Interview
I personally got the chance to be interviewed twice. First is the 15-minute phone call interview which covers mostly about your background and the basic understanding of the company's business. To be quite frank, it felt like a rap battle as the recruiter wanted to make sure all questions they have are answered within 15 minutes. It was not difficult but you certainly need a note ready just to keep your mind clear while being bombarded with questions in such fast tempo. Second was the first video interview. Since I applied for the Tokyo office, the interview was split into two part. English and Japanese with questions about your personality traits and your background done in English and about the business in Japanese. For my experience, I did almost 50 minutes being interviewed regarding my experience related to the business in English and used the remaining 10 for a role play. You will be basically have to act as the associate and perform a cold call/vet call.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. What do you know about AlphaSights 2. What do you know about CSA role? 3. Tell me about yourself
Initial call with a recruiter to gain an insight into the role. This was followed by two subsequent calls with more senior members of staff which entailed more technical questions. A language test also had to be carried out.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a situation in which you had to work under pressure.
The interview process was three rounds. Initial screening, one on one interview, I didn't make it past the second round, but there was a final interview with team lead afterward.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Role a play a scenario based on the case study you're given.
Stay away. Realized how much of a scam it is as I went through- ended on my own accord after final round. There will be no exit opportunities with this company whatsoever. You will be stuck. Know some friends who have worked here and regret every second of it.