Know the job
What RAs say the work is really about.
On this site
Prepare for the interview
Research the role, prepare examples, ask good questions, and follow up.
On this site
Elsewhere on the web
- Marketing your RA position (Swarthmore Career Center, 2024) how to describe the role and use the STAR method
- UVA application process an example of a written application, panel and group interview
- Preparing for your RA interview (Northeastern, 2017–18) older, but the basics still apply
On the selection team
Resources for the people choosing RAs.
Elsewhere on the web
Looking for what to do after you’re hired? See Career skills or Plan your year.