I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Climate KIC (Amsterdam)
Interview
The interview process consists of at least two stages. The first one is a more general one that gives candidates the chance to introduce themselves. The second one dives deeper into capabilities necessary for the role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions about experience, how I feel I fit in the role, questions about certain capabilities.
I applied online. I interviewed at Climate KIC in Apr 2023
Interview
It was a two-part interview process. The first part involved meeting with two colleagues, while the second part was with senior management to discuss the capability framework. A positive aspect was that they provided the interview questions in advance. Out of 7 questions, they asked 4 randomly, which were behavioural in nature (e.g., "tell me about a time when xxx"). However, the inconvenience occured after the interview. After waiting for four weeks, they hadn't finalised the result. Initially, they mentioned it was between me and another candidate. Then, after a follow-up, they mentioned needing to review the budget. After additional waiting, they rejected me. It was later revealed they hired an internal candidate from the communication department, whose role was strategic communication. The recruitment process was draining, and it showed the disorganisation within the organisation. They should have prioritised internal recruitment rather than conducting the process in this manner. However, after reading other reviews, it appears I may have dodged a bullet.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you set others for success
How did you identify risk
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Climate KIC (Barcelona) in May 2022
Interview
I recently had the displeasure of experiencing one of the most disorganized and unprofessional interview processes in my career. To make matters worse, after I was elated to receive an offer, this company decided to withdraw it due to internal misalignment and miscommunication. When I received an offer, and I accepted it with great enthusiasm. I put in my notice at my current job and began preparing for the transition. To my shock, a few days later, I received an email from the company informing me that the offer had been withdrawn due to "internal misalignment and miscommunication, budget reallocation." I was left flabbergasted and in an incredibly difficult situation, having already informed my current employer of my impending departure. The level of unprofessionalism displayed by this company is astounding. It's one thing to have a messy interview process, but to withdraw an offer that was already accepted is inexcusable. The internal misalignment and miscommunication they cited as reasons for this action only reflect poorly on the company's management and their inability to coordinate even the most fundamental aspects of their hiring process. I can't help but feel that this company's treatment of candidates is indicative of deeper issues within the organization. If they can't handle a simple recruitment process, I shudder to think about what it might be like to work for them. I strongly advise potential candidates to think twice before considering this company as an employer. This experience has left me disillusioned and frustrated, and I hope my review serves as a warning to others who might be considering a career with this company.