I applied through university. I interviewed at Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN) in Oct 2015
Interview
2 interviews. One individual in the fall semester and one group in the spring semester. The individual was conducted with one RA and one pro staff member. It was roughly 15-20 minutes. If you qualify you make it to the group interview. This was 4 hours with a break conducted by RA's and one pro staff member
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to be an RA?
What kind of community do you want to build?
What does SJI mean to you?
I interviewed at Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN)
Interview
Two phase, structured interview with staff and student. They ask a lot of questions to understand if you’re a fit. Can be luck of the drawl based on if the REA likes you
3 interviews - 1 with 2 current RAs. If you make it pass that you have a group interview consisting of group project (escape room, building something, or any other group activity). Last interview will be with a REC or another administration person in reslife.
I applied through university. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN) in Nov 2016
Interview
There were two individual interviews and one group interview. The individual interviews were basic interview questions pertaining to relationship building and leadership skills. The group interview was actually pretty fun and entertaining. It involved plenty of teamwork, make sure to provide some input in the activities.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
How would you build community and relationships with your floor?
