As a part of intern, it is amazing to meet other people associated with UN and we share some interesting tips about UN.
Vick and Viviana happily hosted a volunteer session on about getting a job at UN. So, i am sharing what I heard from the two wonderful staff about getting a job at UN.
C.V.
If you are thinking about UN job, CV is not a document you have to submit. They have their own forms an formats that they only process it through! So have the forms such as PHP to download from UN recruitment website!.
Recruitment process at UN
There are three main ways that you can get a job at UN.
1. First and most formal one is the official process. Go to online Galaxy site. It is only way:-) here the link is http://jobs.un.org/Galaxy/Release3/vacancy/vacancy.aspx?lang=1200
Before applying, you have to pass an exam - that is only available if your country is calling for applicants! have a look at their web. it is http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/examin/exam.htm
So, you can apply for jobs if you have passed the test!
2. Next way of getting UN job is some program that your government sponsors! They pay for your wage, not covered by UN. Check out with your foreign ministry office about it:-)
3. A third way of getting a job is by a consultancy jobs. They are mostly short term vacancies. Check out specific UN agencies and programs for this type of jobs:-) Plus, UN volunteer is a good option to get into UN bodies, UN covers most of your expenses!
Well, that is it. Good luck with your career!
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Monday, March 3
Wednesday, February 6
UN intern ^ day one
My first day at UN passed with satisfaction and excitement. I have made my decision to come to UN as an intern although the organization pays me nothing just gives an experience to work with them. I would call it a volunteer. So, I have to make my experience learning one. Finding my way to UN building was far confusing than what I expected out of a map provided. Many routes and different gates.
Police or securities in front of the building are the first impressions of this organization. Those guys were funny and polite, making jokes for that all of us laugh.
The intern coordinator at UNECE – Vicki, a Chinese American welcomed me with a big smile and friendly talk. She handed my package and took me to my room where I will work for next three months. The rooms are different because there are at least two rooms with same number. They are only differentiated by an indicating letter. For example, my room is C 437 whereas another 437 with a letter – A.
I am sharing a room with two other interns. Alex is my Russian buddy. Linda from Germany is working under the same supervisor as me. Linda and I spend most of morning to meet other people working at UNECE. They are from all over the world; Australia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Germany, Finland, UK, USA, Italy, Spain as I remember and more.
People look happy and smiley. Strange that many dressed very fashionably official, it is perhaps an influence of Geneva, particularly French culture.
After lunch, we are asked to sit at a meeting. Many issues are discussed. It is more like my seminar at University where my class-mates from all over the world sit together and discuss. Some point, it is worse than I expected.
Police or securities in front of the building are the first impressions of this organization. Those guys were funny and polite, making jokes for that all of us laugh.
The intern coordinator at UNECE – Vicki, a Chinese American welcomed me with a big smile and friendly talk. She handed my package and took me to my room where I will work for next three months. The rooms are different because there are at least two rooms with same number. They are only differentiated by an indicating letter. For example, my room is C 437 whereas another 437 with a letter – A.
I am sharing a room with two other interns. Alex is my Russian buddy. Linda from Germany is working under the same supervisor as me. Linda and I spend most of morning to meet other people working at UNECE. They are from all over the world; Australia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Germany, Finland, UK, USA, Italy, Spain as I remember and more.
People look happy and smiley. Strange that many dressed very fashionably official, it is perhaps an influence of Geneva, particularly French culture.
After lunch, we are asked to sit at a meeting. Many issues are discussed. It is more like my seminar at University where my class-mates from all over the world sit together and discuss. Some point, it is worse than I expected.
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