Interview with Chatarina Demjan
HR Specialist
She is the first face of Rivada new talents meet: Chatarina Demjan. As a part of the People and Organization department, she ensures that the various candidates from all over the world experience not only a smooth recruitment process, but also a well-structured onboarding period to integrate them as quickly as possible and give them guidance in their new environment.
Chatarina has a background in Hotel and Tourism Management and worked as an HR & Training Coordinator for hotels. Being originally from Indonesia, she brings a very strong understanding of different cultures, which helps her in respectfully dealing with talent from all over the world. Her attitude and warm character help her to respond to different personalities and to thaw them out when needed.
I am the HR Specialist of Rivada and I support the People and Organization department in recruiting new talented people for this project to run successfully. We look less for experience and more for motivation and the right attitude: flexibility, openness and honesty. I am also responsible for the whole onboarding process and for many questions the first point of contact for the colleagues. I am always there to support them and make sure they have everything they need to do their best.
What’s your role at Rivada Space Networks?
Did you ever think you would work in a space company?
I never thought I would work in the space industry. In fact, this is my very first job in this industry. My background is completely different and as you can see I have made a big leap and it has been great! There are so many new things to learn and it's very exciting.
What is your hidden superpower for your job?
I work very quickly, whether it's answering questions or dealing with requests from colleagues. It's always great and fun to see when colleagues are surprised that I can deliver so quickly. For me it is important to maintain an open and respectful communication during the whole process. I like that I can have a direct impact on the success of the company and have the opportunity to take on a variety of responsibilities. My working speed helps me to achieve all these goals.
What is it that always brings a smile to your face?
Dessert! One little thing you should know about me is that I love everything sweet, especially chocolate! It is my favorite! They always put me in a good mood, and as they say, there's always room for dessert. So if you want to bribe me, now you know what to do.