I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Blockchain & Climate Institute (Amsterdam) in Nov 2023
Interview
De sollicitatieprocedure verliep via LinkedIn, waar ik mijn cv en motivatiebrief heb ingediend. Ik was meteen erg enthousiast over de functie. Vervolgens had ik een eerste gesprek met een recruiter, gevolgd door een multiple‑choice test. Daarna vond een gesprek plaats met mijn divisiehoofd en een andere senior manager. Ook moest ik een schrijfvoorbeeld aanleveren, gericht op een concreet project dat mij bijzonder aansprak. Alles was gedurende het hele proces zeer professioneel georganiseerd.
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Er werd uitgebreid ingegaan op mijn voorstel om blockchaintechnologie toe te passen. Dat onderwerp stond centraal in het gesprek en vormde de basis voor een groot deel van de vragen.
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Blockchain & Climate Institute (London, England) in Apr 2025
Interview
My experience with BCI's interview process reveals significant organizational issues that potential candidates should be aware of.
I initially applied for a Deputy Chief Technology Officer position, which was advertised as a senior leadership role encompassing multiple technology areas including blockchain, AI, IoT, and big data analysis. However, confusion began immediately during the assessment phase when Section C assumed candidates were applying for specific technical streams rather than the broader executive role I had pursued.
After successfully completing all three assessment sections, I received an interview invitation for a "Principal Technology Officer (AI)" position instead of the Deputy CTO role I had originally applied for. This represented a significant narrowing of scope from broad technology leadership to a specialized AI focused position, with no explanation provided for the change.
Despite raising this discrepancy professionally and seeking clarification, I proceeded with the interview process. Following the interview, I was rejected without any feedback being provided, despite investing many hours in their lengthy assessment process.
It was only after I made a Subject Access Request under GDPR that I received feedback, which did not accurately reflect the nature of our conversation during the interview.
The experience suggests either significant internal disorganization or that they may have already identified a preferred candidate while going through procedural motions with other applicants. The lack of transparency around role changes and absence of constructive feedback makes this a frustrating process for serious candidates.
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Question 1
This assessment consists of a written case study rather than traditional interview questions. Candidates complete three sections, with Section C being an "in tray exercise" simulating real workplace scenarios. The final section requires choosing one of three technology focused situations based on specialisation: data analysis, blockchain development, or AI programming.
The AI scenario (Situation 3) presents a UN climate agency seeking digital transformation support. Candidates must draft a strategic briefing note demonstrating their understanding of the client's needs, proposing solutions for their technological challenges, outlining a three year transformation roadmap, and articulating how artificial intelligence can enhance climate action initiatives. The response is limited to three pages and must include specific AI techniques, clear assumptions, and justified recommendations. Assessment focuses on analytical thinking, practical problem solving, communication clarity, and strategic judgement rather than verbal interview responses.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Blockchain & Climate Institute (London, England) in Jan 2022
Interview
Interviewed with a professor and head of data analysis. Interview was 30 minutes long. Then had a pretty weird interview with the ceo, another 30 minutes, it was very strict and non personable.
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Question 1
Would you continue working under any circumstance (even in a family emergency).