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How to Get a Job With the
United NationsEdited by Flickety, Jack Herrick, Waited, Krystle and 46 othersThree Methods:Preparing to ApplyApplying for a JobApplying to the Young
Professionals Programme
Whether you want to prevent environmental degradation, help
impoverished areas develop their economies, or advance
progressive causes, the United Nations may have the ideal job
for you. The UN is a huge employer and offers opportunities for
advancement and career variety comparable to those found in
large private companies. Competition for most positions is
fierce, but with a lot of preparation and a little luck, you may
land your dream job with the UN.
Method 1 of 3: Preparing to Apply
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1.
1Research career options at the UN.Browse through theUnited Nations website to get a feel for the different types of
work available at the UN. Which areas interest you most? Are
there areas you are already qualified for? Are there areas you
would like to work in but for which you still need qualifications?
Conduct research before starting your job search. Look at the
following websites for information:
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The UN Official website (http://careers.un.org) UN Job Monster website (http://www.unjobmonster.com) The UN Job List website (http://unjoblist.org)
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Decide what staff category you want to pursue.UN careers
are divided into different staff categories, each of which require
a specific educational background and area of expertise. The
categories are further broken down into jobs at different levels
that require varying amounts of work experience. Taking into
account your skills, interest and experience, decide which
category and level is appropriate for you. Here are the
options:[1]
Professional and higher categories (P and D) General Service and related categories (G, TC, S, PIA, LT) National Professional Officers (NO) Field Service (FS) Senior Appointments (SG, DSG, USG and ASG)
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3Make sure you have the required education andexperience.Each career option has specific education and
experience requirements. Before you apply for a job, make sure
you have all the prerequisites. If you don't, your application
won't be considered. Here are common requirements for many
positions at the UN:
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Fluency inEnglish orFrench,the working languages of theorganization. Fluency in additional languages,
particularlyArabic,Chinese,Spanish,orRussian,is helpful for
most positions.
A bachelor's degree or higher. Some lower-level generalistpositions (mostly clerical or secretarial jobs in the General
Service category) require only a high school diploma and,
usually, relevant work experience, but most positions in the UN
require at least abachelors degree.Many specialist positions
require advanced degrees in the area of specialty.
Work experience in a related field. Depending on the positionfor which you are applying, you might need anywhere from 1 - 7
years of work experience.
Method 2 of 3: Applying for a Job
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1.
1Browse available jobs.Look at the UN employmentwebsite[2]to see current vacancies. These are constantly
updated, so if you dont immediately see a position that fits your
goals and qualifications, check back often.
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2Register for a My UN account.Click on the Register as aUser option at the top of the UN employment website. You will
be required to fill in your name, email, and date of birth, as well
as creating a user name and password.
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3Create your Personal History Profile (PHP).Once youregister you will be prompted to create your PHP. This profile
will be your confidential online resume, and includes general
information about you, your education, and your employment
history. You will only need to complete this once, but you can
edit it for different vacancies if you wish.
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You can complete the PHP right away, or come back later. Itwill take between 30 minutes to one hour to complete, and you
can save a partially completed profile at any time and return to
finish it.
Ensure that your PHP is thorough, detailed, accurate, andpicture perfect. When you apply for a position, the PHP is the
first (and, initially, only) thing the recruiter will see. If you don t
do a good job of representing your qualifications, or if your
profile is marred by spelling or grammar mistakes, your
application will be passed over.
You can continue to update your PHP at any time, but makesure it is in perfect condition when you actually apply for a listed
vacancy.
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4Select the job for which you're applying.Be certain youmeet all its requirements; if not, either have very good reasons
for why the recruiter might overlook whatever is lacking, or
dont apply. The UN website makes itclear that you can apply
for as many vacancies as you like, but your credibility will be
hurt if you apply for positions for which you are not qualified.
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5Apply for the chosen vacancy by following the onlineinstructions.You will be prompted to submit your most recent
version of the PHP, along with any other information required
by the particular vacancy. Update the PHP if necessary before
submitting your application.
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Provide an e-mail address so that they can acknowledge yourapplication. If you dontget such acknowledgment within 24
hours, contact them again for confirmation.
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6Wait for an interview invitation.Only candidates selected for
an interview will be contacted, and this can take some time.
You may check the status of your application in the Application
History of your My UN account. Many positions require that
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you pass an examination in order to be considered. Follow the
instructions given for the specific vacancy for which you are
applying.
Method 3 of 3: Applying to the Young
Professionals Programme
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Make sure you're eligible.The Young Professionals
Programme (YPP) is intended for talented young men and
women with little to no work experience. Those who are eligible
may take a written and oral examination to determine whether
they qualify for placement on the job roster for YPP
participants. Those on the job roster are selected for YPP jobs
as they become available. To be eligible for the YPP, you must
meet the following requirements:
Be 32 years or younger Hold at least a first-level university degree in one of the job
families offered[3]
Be fluent in either English or French Be a national of a participating country
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2Register for a My UN account.Click on the Register as aUser option at the topof the UN employment website. You will
be required to fill in your name, email, and date of birth, as well
as creating a user name and password.
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3. 3Create your Personal History Profile.Once you register you
will be prompted to create your Personal History Profile. This
profile will be your confidential online resume, and includes
general information about you, your education, and your
employment history.
You can complete the PHP right away, or come back later. Itwill take between 30 minutes to one hour to complete, and you
can save a partially completed profile at any time and return to
finish it.
Make sure you fill out the space for your "Country ofNationality" with a country participating in the YPP program.
4. 4Apply for a job.As a YPP candidate, you must select a job
labeled "YPP Examination." Choose a job in the job family
you're interested in and qualified for. Fill out the correct
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combination of Main Course of Study and Field of Study that
matches your degree and the requirements for the job. You can
submit only oneapplication for an examination.[4]
After completing the forms, click "Apply Now" to submit yourapplication. You'll need to answer a few screening questions
and agree with the terms to successfully submit the application.
You will receive an email confirmation that your application was
received.
Your application will be evaluated, and you will either be invitedto take the examination or informed that you are not eligible.
5. 5Take the written examination.If you are eligible, you will be
invited to take the written examination. It lasts 4 1/2 hours and
consists of two parts: the General Paper, which is the same for
all job families, and the Specialized Paper, which tests your
knowledge on your specific area of expertise. If you pass the
test, you will be invited to take the oral examination.[5]
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6Take the oral examination.This is an interview conducted bythe Specialized Board to determine whether you have the skills
and behaviors required for the jobs within the job family you're
applying for. After the examination, you will be contacted by the
Central Examinations Board to let you know whether or not you
may participate in YPP.
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7Receive endorsement from the Central ExaminationsBoard.If your interview is successful, the Central Examinations
Board will endorse you for a position on the YPP job roster.
When a job in the appropriate job family becomes available,
you will receive an offer.
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Receiving an endorsement doesn't automatically mean you willget a job. While the chances are quite high, getting an offer is
dependent on job availabilities in your job family.
If your interview is not successful, you'll be contacted by theCentral Examinations Board to let you know that you did not
receive an endorsement.