OpenAI Insider: Alisa Lu Shares Interview Prep Notes
OpenAI researcher Alisa Lu published her study materials and job search experience after passing 57 interviews.
OpenAI researcher Alisa Lu passed 57 interviews before joining the company, and then publicly shared her entire preparation and job search journey. 🥳
If you are preparing for Research Scientist or MTS (Member of Technical Staff) positions, this is one of the most comprehensive practical resources available right now.
You can use her notes directly or just take the list of topics and go through them on your own. Such materials are rarely published.
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