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How people landed their first UN job: real stories and career paths
How people landed their first UN job: real stories and career paths. Curious how to get your first United Nations job? Read real stories of professionals who landed UN roles through internships, JPOs, networking, and direct applications. Learn practical tips, strategies, and career advice to start your own UN career today.
What all successful paths to land a UN job have in common
What all successful paths to land a UN job have in common
What I wish I knew about UN applications and UN jobs – why using UN language is key to starting a career with the United Nations
A young professional working on a laptop in front of United Nations materials, symbolizing how to start a UN career by using the correct UN language and terminology in applications.
Is networking or applying to less popular UN locations helpful?
A young professional shakes hands outside a United Nations field office, representing the value of networking and applying to less popular UN locations as a career entry strategy.
What chances do rostered candidates actually have?
A thoughtful candidate studies the UN roster list, symbolizing the uncertainty and opportunity of being rostered for United Nations jobs.
How long does the UN recruitment process take—and why is it so slow?
A young professional checks his watch outside the UN Vienna International Centre, representing the patience required during the long UN recruitment process.
How to make a career change to the UN system?
Mid-career professionals sharing advice outside the United Nations headquarters on how to pivot into a UN career, from application strategies to aligning skills with UN values.
How can I get UN experience if I don’t already have it?
Mid-career professional exploring how to gain United Nations experience without prior UN employment, symbolized by the UN flag and 'UN Experience' guide on her desk.
