If you have applied to Communications, Project Development or Internal, round two is a 30-minute conversation with our HR team, usually on Zoom. First things first: relax. This is not an exam. We simply want to get to know you, and we want it to be a useful experience for you too, whatever the outcome. This is primarily a vibe check.
What the Interview Is For
Round one was about your CV. Round three is about your fit with your future team. Round two sits in between: we want to know whether you have understood the position, whether you know what RAIA is about, and whether you would feel at home in our organisation as a whole.
How It Works
Your interviewer will introduce themselves, walk you through the process and tell you a little about RAIA and our four teams. Then it is your turn. Expect questions about your CV and yourself. Do not worry, you know the answers better than anyone else in the world, ultimately they are about you. There are no trick questions.
Do Your Homework
Your invitation asks you to prepare a few things, and we will talk about all of them:
- Listen to at least one episode of The Western Bubble and one episode of RAIAffairs. Be ready to share what stayed with you, and whether you disagreed with anything. Disagreeing is always welcome.
- Read three articles from our website, and tell us your takeaways and what you found noteworthy.
Your Questions
At the end, it is your turn to ask us anything. Use it. Good questions show that you have thought about what working with us would be like, and the answers will help you decide whether RAIA is for you.
A Few Practical Tips
Test your camera, microphone and connection before the call, find a quiet place, and join on time. Have your notes on the episodes and articles at hand.
What Happens Next
If the interview goes well, you move on to round three: a conversation with the coordinator of the team you applied for.
Good luck!
Best,
Dario Hasenstab
Managing Director, RAIA
