Our application form takes about ten minutes to fill in. That is exactly why it matters so much: with so few questions, every answer counts. Here is how to prepare and what each part of the form is for.
Before You Open the Form
The best applications are written by people who already know RAIA a little. Before you apply, read the description of your position carefully and make sure it is the team you actually want to join. Explore our website, read a few of our articles, listen to an episode of our podcasts, and look at how we present ourselves on social media. Then talk to us. Current RAIA interns and alumni are on LinkedIn, and most of them are happy to tell you what working at RAIA is really like. If something is still unclear, email us. None of this is required, but you will notice the difference when you write your application, and so will we.
A Good Word Goes a Long Way
We believe in the power of a good recommendation. If you know someone who is, or has been, part of RAIA, ask them to recommend you. All they need to do is send us a message directly. Because we trust the judgement of the people who have worked with us, a recommendation almost always takes you straight to the second round.
No recommendation? That is not the end of it. Most of our interns applied without one. A recommendation helps you in round one, but from round two onwards, the only thing that counts is the quality and potential of each candidate.
The Basics
The form opens with your email, your full name and your time zone. Our teams work remotely across many countries, so your time zone helps us plan meetings that work for everyone.
Next, we ask how many hours a week you can commit. Our minimum is 10 hours a week for the whole term. Please be honest here. If your exams or your job will not leave you that time, it is better for both of us to know now.
Then comes the last question before your submit your CV: “Are there any specific details or skills that you would like to highlight that you were not able to in your CV?” Tell us why you want to join RAIA, and this team in particular. Tell us what you would bring to it, and what you hope to learn.
Your CV and Work Samples
Finally, upload your CV and any relevant samples of your work in the same field, ideally as PDFs with clear file names. And if your CV feels short because you are only just starting out, that is fine. We read every CV with your stage of studies or career in mind. Samples are optional, but they help us picture you in the role:
- Research & Analysis: a piece of analytical writing, such as an essay, article or blog post.
- Communications: a portfolio, social media content, designs or videos.
- Project Development: examples of events, projects or initiatives you have organised.
- Internal: anything that shows how you organise people and processes.
What Happens Next
We read every application ourselves, no AI allowed. If you are a good fit for the position, you move on to round two: the HR interview for Communications, Project Development and Internal, or the writing sample for Research & Analysis. Either way, you will hear back from us within one month. (And sometimes a few days longer)
Good luck!
Best,
Dario Hasenstab
Managing Director, RAIA
