I’m not a German citizen — can I apply for a job anyway?
Absolutely. We are a culturally-diverse company and can provide relocation support for almost any passport. Our relocation support includes a relocation reimbursement of up to €5,000, visa sponsorship and information about settling into Berlin. We also have a partnership with Jobbatical if you would like to access additional services such as help finding an apartment.
Will I receive feedback on my initial application?
We receive many job applications for each vacancy. We know that job applications, especially the best ones, take a lot of work to write and perfect. Unfortunately, we are only able to provide feedback to candidates who are invited to interview with us. At the very least, you will receive an email telling you whether we're moving forward with your application.
Whom can I contact if I have questions about a role?
If you have any questions about a role, please contact recruitment@moonfare.com
I’ve been invited to an introductory call. What can I expect?
The introductory call can take as long as an hour. The aim is for our team to get a more in-depth understanding of your experience and alignment with the position. We also take the time to explain Moonfare and the role, as well as answer any questions you might have.
What can I do to prepare?
Plan how you will pitch yourself, including why you want to work for Moonfare and in this particular role. Brainstorm your most impressive, role-relevant skills and experiences. For example, if the position involves project management, think of an exciting project you ran, how you scoped it, who you involved, challenges, key learnings and how you determined whether it was a success. Preparing examples takes a lot of the stress out of the experience. For all interview responses, we recommend the STAR method (https://www.themuse.com/advice/star-interview-method).
Will I be able to give feedback about my experience?
Candidate experience is crucial to us. We use a tool called Survale to collect your feedback at each stage of our hiring process. We use your feedback, both positive and negative, to improve interviewer training, standards and efficacy.
What should I wear to an onsite interview?
Depending on whether you have external contact with clients/investors, our everyday dress code is casual and comfortable. For an onsite interview, we recommend thinking about the role and the type of impression you’d like to make.
What should I bring to the onsite interview?
If you're presenting, we recommend bringing your own laptop as you know your own equipment best. However, we have spare computers for onsite presentations if you don’t bring your own.
I’d like to know more about the company and the product — will I be able to ask some of my own questions?
Being interested in the company and the product is a good sign. We encourage you to come prepared with questions.
Does Moonfare conduct reference checks?
Our standard process is to conduct reference checks with former employers once we have presented you with an offer. We do not need to speak with your current employer.
What is the difference between an intern and working student? Do I qualify?
Working student: you must be a current university student in good standing and interested in working up to 20 hours per week during class periods (unlimited outside of class periods). Intern: if you’ve recently graduated from university and are looking to gain entry-level experience across a range of areas, we encourage you to apply for any internship in which you may be interested.
What benefits do I receive as an intern/working student?
Our interns and working students receive an onboarding pack (provided by Mula), a laptop, a standing invitation to participate in team events and activities and access to our company-provided Smunch lunches. Many of our interns and working students have become invaluable members of our team and have gone onto full-time positions at Moonfare.
Can I write my thesis at Moonfare?
Because of the requirements associated with writing a thesis with a job placement, we cannot help with this.
Being a Moonfarian
What is the dress code at Moonfare?
We’re a modern financial company with a strong tech background. This means that unless you have an external-facing role involving face-to-face meetings with potential clients (where more professional attire may be required), you are welcome to wear smart casual. T-shirts and shorts/jeans are fine.
Will my role involve travel?
It all depends on the role. We generally state in the job description whether travel is required. Even if it isn't specified, you may still need to travel on some occasions. Please feel free to discuss this at any stage of the interview process, alhough this will be explained to you, as well.
What is the working language at Moonfare?
We are a diverse, international team from 40+ countries who speak at least as many languages. Our offiical language, however, is English.