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We want to demystify the hiring process, so we connected with Bryan Menduke, Head of Talent Acquisition, to give you the inside scoop on how to land a job at Kensho.
In this video, Bryan discusses:
Who is Kensho?
Kensho is S&P Global’s AI Innovation Hub. The company builds solutions to uncover insights in messy and unstructured data to help enable workflows and empower businesses to make decisions with conviction. Kensho has offices in Harvard Square and New York City, and they are also a remote-friendly company.
What does Kensho look like from a talent perspective?
Kensho looks for ideal candidates who are deeply interested in the artificial intelligence and machine learning space. They value people who are technologists at heart. Over 80% of employees at Kensho are either in engineering or product management roles.
What is the Kensho interview process?
The interview process at Kensho is designed to be straightforward and fast. After a candidate applies or is contacted, the steps typically include:
An initial conversation with a recruiter lasting 15 to 30 minutes.
A phone screen with a hiring manager or a team member, which typically involves a technical exercise since many roles are technical.
A final round interview that lasts about four hours. This round consists of two to three technical interviews along with a standard behavioral interview.
In total, candidates should expect to spend about five to six hours throughout the process over a couple of weeks.
How can you prepare for a Kensho interview?
To stand out, candidates should research the company and express a genuine interest in what Kensho is doing. Since information online can be limited, it helps to read about Kensho on platforms like Built In or VentureFizz, and to actively ask the recruiter or interviewer questions.
Kensho looks for individuals with a passion for learning who are highly inquisitive. Additionally, it is entirely acceptable to admit when you do not know something during the interview. The team prefers honesty and a willingness to ask for guidance over making up an answer on the fly.
What are the benefits of working at Kensho?
Being part of S&P Global gives Kensho unparalleled access to high-quality data, which is essential in the machine learning and generative AI spaces. Working at Kensho allows employees to be at the forefront of the rapidly exploding generative AI industry with applications in finance and various other sectors. Furthermore, because of S&P Global’s stable financial backing, employees get to experience a startup environment and tackle exciting problems without the financial instability typically associated with early-stage startups.
