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?