We are building a team to solve complex problems at the intersection of AI and enterprise. Our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We believe in transparency and providing certainty, which is why we want to demystify our hiring process
This guide is designed to help you understand how we think, what we value, and how you can best showcase your talent. Whether you are returning to work after a career break, coming from a different industry, or progressing from your current role, you belong here
Why transparency matters
Our process is a reflection of our culture. We move fast, we value clarity, and we believe in fairness. By using technology to streamline early stages, we create more time for meaningful human conversations. We also want you to know exactly what to expect, so there are no surprises
We know that job hunting is stressful. We respect your time and your circumstances. Many of our strongest team members have taken career breaks for parental care, study, or simply to recharge. Your lived experience matters to us
What we look for
We are guided by core values: integrity and impact, continuous learning, and ensuring every voice is valued
We want to understand the person behind the profile, not just the qualifications on a page. We look for evidence of real impact. Not a list of responsibilities, but concrete examples of what you achieved and how you did it
We value people who can navigate complexity and uncertainty. You should be comfortable saying “I don’t know” and then working to find the answer. We value intellectual curiosity and the drive to keep learning. In a fast-moving field like AI, nobody knows everything. We hire for potential and mindset, not just knowledge
We are looking for people who can influence senior stakeholders, translate complex technical concepts into business value, and see problems from new angles. We work with C-suite executives at multinational corporations and small to medium-sized businesses.
Our compliance-first methodology helps clients clear regulatory, compliance, and risk hurdles so they can pilot AI proofs of concept within 30 days, then scale organisation-wide
Most importantly, we look for integrity. We want to work with people we trust. That means being honest about your capabilities, your limitations, and your intentions
Our three-stage hiring process
Each stage is designed to give us a clear picture of your skills and to give you a clear picture of us. The process moves quickly. We use technology thoughtfully to streamline recruitment, because we respect that this is a crucial time in your career
Stage 1: Your application
We use AI to assist us with carefully screening your CV. We are an AI plus organisation. However, we do not make screening decisions on the basis of an AI’s recommendations
Tailor your application to the role. We look for evidence of impact. Cross-reference your CV with the job specification. Where there is overlap, build out examples that you can draw from during interviews. Having these examples ready for discussion will strengthen your candidacy
Focus on concrete outcomes. Instead of saying “I improved the process” explain what you changed, how you did it, and what happened as a result.
Quantify your impact where possible. We want to see that you have driven real value in previous roles
Stage 2: The skills assessment
This is a multiple choice, role-based assessment designed to verify your foundational consulting knowledge. It ensures we have a consistent baseline for all candidates and helps us move quickly to the next stage
The assessment measures your ability to identify the most appropriate response to real-world scenarios. It tests long-term consulting skills: problem-solving, strategic thinking, client management, and navigating complexity.
It does not test recent technical knowledge or the very latest developments in technology. We want to understand how you think, not what you read last week
The questions reflect the standard and rigour of assessments used across the consulting industry. Some answer options may appear similar. Your task is to identify the most appropriate response, not what you think we expect you to answer
The assessment is conducted in a controlled environment. You will be in front of a screen and camera to verify you are a human
This is not about a lack of trust. It is about fairness. We want to ensure every candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed based on their own merit
Stage 3: The smart screening
This is where we get to know you. The Smart Screening is a series of open-ended questions that you answer asynchronously in your own time. It is our chance to hear your perspective in your own words
We use this AI-powered step to go beyond the CV and understand how you approach real-world situations. It is designed to be fair, efficient, and respectful of your time.
We ask questions grounded in the challenges our teams face every day, not abstract hypotheticals or brain teasers
Candidates who complete this stage successfully advance to final video interviews with our leadership team
How to approach the smart screening
The STAR method is an effective way to structure your answers. STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action, Result
Situation
Briefly set the context. What was the scenario you faced? What was the business or organisational environment?
Task
Explain your goal or what you were asked to do. Keep this concise
Action
Describe the specific actions you took. Focus on your individual contribution. This is where we learn how you think and how you work. Spend most of your time here
Result
Share the outcome. Quantify your impact where possible. Did you save time, money, or resources? Did you improve a process? Did you change how the team operates?
Be specific. Instead of “I improved the process,” say “I redesigned the approval workflow, reducing cycle time from 14 days to 3 days and increasing throughput by 60%.” Specificity makes your answer memorable and credible
The types of questions we ask
Our questions are grounded in the real challenges our teams face. We typically ask about four areas.
What to expect during a final interview
If you progress to final interviews, you will meet members of our leadership team. The conversation will be relaxed and genuine
We want to learn about you. We want you to learn about us. There are no trick questions
You will discuss your experience, your approach to problems, and your fit with our culture. We will talk about the role, our clients, and what working at Exec X AI is really like. We will be honest about the challenges as well as the rewards
Bring your authentic self. We do not want you to perform a version of yourself. The best conversations happen when both sides are genuine
Our culture
We are a remote-first company where flexibility is real. You choose your own hours. In return, you are expected to deliver results and to communicate clearly with your team about what you are working on and when you will be available
We value speed and simplicity. We do not believe in bureaucracy. If there is a faster way to solve a problem, we do it. We also value rigour. We do not sacrifice quality for speed
We think deeply about ethics. AI is powerful. It can do tremendous good. It can also cause harm if deployed thoughtlessly. We hire people who care about these questions
We believe in continuous learning. You will work on complex problems alongside smart people. You will learn fast. We support that learning through training, mentorship, and exposure to different parts of the business
We measure people by their impact. Seniority, tenure, or credentials matter less than what you have actually achieved and the value you bring to the team
Our commitment to you
We are remote-first. You choose your own hours. You plan your week around life commitments. You still meet your performance targets. We measure success by results, not desk time
We have zero tolerance for discrimination and harassment. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we serve
A note on representation
Research shows that people from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. If the role interests you, apply!
AI systems carry significant social and ethical implications. This makes representation and diverse thinking even more important. We want people who care about these questions as much as we do
If you are returning to work after time away, we want you to know that we value your experience. Career breaks for parental care, health, study, or personal reasons are a normal part of working life. You bring perspective and maturity that others may not have. Your career break does not diminish your capabilities
Frequently asked questions
This information is correct as of March 2026
During your first six months you work as an independent contractor in a client facing role on a commission basis. You earn 70% of every engagement you introduce, win and deliver. No retainer. No base salary
We built it this way for a reason. Commission alignment means your incentives and ours point in the same direction. You eat what you hunt. We back you with a qualified lead pipeline, regional business development teams and an operational centre that handles administration. Your hours go to consulting, not coordinating
We are spelling this out because we have got it wrong before. We have made offers to strong candidates who, understandably, discovered during the process that a commission model did not fit their financial commitments, family circumstances or lifestyle needs. That is on us. We should have made the structure unmissable from the first conversation, not the third
So here it is, unmissable! If you are applying for a client-facing role and you need a fixed salary, that is not the right role. That is not a reflection on you. It is a reflection on how we have chosen to operate. We would rather lose a great candidate at the job advert than at the offer letter
If you work in a central operations role or a technical delivery role, you earn a base salary plus a performance related bonus. The salary range is in the job specification. If you have questions about compensation or benefits, ask during the interview process. We are happy to discuss.
How to apply
Visit www.execxai.com/careers to view our current openings. Submit your CV that connects your experience to the role
If you have questions about our hiring process, the role, or anything else, contact us at humans@execxai.com
