Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Ali & Sons as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Operator and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Operator and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Ali & Sons takes an average of 7 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Operator had the quickest hiring process (on average 7 days), whereas Operator roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 7 days).
I interviewed at Ali & Sons (Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi)
Interview
The first two rounds of the interview were both online, first done with HR the marketing department. It was a bit difficult but mainly focused on experience and background. It was done with three heads of the marketing department and went throughly with every aspect of the role, scenario and expectations
I applied online and then was given a case study consisting of Cash flows and build a DCF model and related questions and was asked to finish it in 3 days and submit it. The questions were way too hard
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Showcase DCF valuation model alongside with one another valuation model for the example provided
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Ali & Sons (Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi) in Oct 2023
Interview
HR approached me through NaukriGulf website; however I did apply for the position over email as well.
3-Step process:
1. Initial chat with HR to discuss expectations and profile.
2. Secondary chat with Head of Investments which was cordial and discussed in length about the resume/projects. Followed by 2 case studies which included a report/PPT and Financial Model to be delivered within 1 week.
3. Final chat with the owning family/Investment Director. General Q&A.
I felt the HR person wanted to give a low-ball offer, and kept asking me whether the salary was negotiable when I made it clear from day 1 of my expectations. And then after the 3rd interview, there was simply no response at all. Quite unprofessional.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In the final interview, the owner asked about what I would bring in to the company as opposed to other candidates.