I applied through other source. I interviewed at AlphaSense (London, England) in Feb 2025
Interview
The initial phone screening with the TA team was pleasant and respectful, which set a positive tone. However, my second interview was disappointing. The interviewer, who was less experienced than me and currently in the role I was applying for, was rude and overly critical. Rather than having a constructive conversation, it felt like she was trying to catch me out. The interview wasn’t recorded, which raised concerns about transparency and accountability. By the end of the call, I had already decided I would not be moving forward in the process, regardless of the outcome. It was a frustrating experience that made me question the company’s professionalism and culture.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked about my experience with training customers in the pre-sales cycle.
A responsibility I have over six years of experience in, covering both implementation and revenue
30mins with HR, 45mins with member of the team, followed by hiring manager, a case study, and call with a colleague in the US. They said they were looking to move quickly with applications.
It was a fairly standard process but it seems very regimented - ie, they have a list of specific questions that they ask you, conversation does not seem to flow. Received a generic rejection email a few days after the second round, disappointing to not have had any feedback.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What does a PE company do and how might they use the platform? What would be three qualities your manager would say about you?
I applied online. I interviewed at AlphaSense in Jan 2026
Interview
AlphaSense has supportive managers — my potential hiring manager was accommodating and promised strong onboarding despite my lack of domain experience.
But the final round was poorly run: questions were repeated, the interviewer seemed disengaged, and it felt like a box-ticking exercise. Even worse, I requested feedback as promised in their email and received nothing.
Great people and early support, but the final interview process and candidate follow-up need serious improvement.
