UN Interview Preparation Guide – Competency-Based Interview Questions + STAR Method Answers (UN Job Interview Questions & Answers Downloadable PDF)

Preparing for a United Nations job interview? This downloadable UN Competency-Based Interview Guide (PDF) is your step-by-step resource for increasing your chances to master the CBI (Competency-Based Interview) format used by UN agencies, including UNDP, UNHCR, WFP, and others.

This guide helps you:

• Understand the UN interview process and what hiring managers look for

• Master the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result)

• Practice with real UN interview questions and sample answers

• Learn how to reflect UN core values and competencies in your answers

• Avoid common mistakes that cost strong candidates the job

• Build confidence for P-level, consultancy, and JPO interviews

Whether you're applying for a UN Secretariat post, a UN agency, or a roster opportunity, this guide is designed to help you increase your chances to get shortlisted and ace the interview.

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This guide delivers advice on preparing for U.N. competency-based interview including: The methods, tools and steps for optimum preparation; the timing, setting and protocol of the U.N. interview; the questions which will likely be asked; the elements of an outstanding answer; advice for a strong first impression; dress code; interview posture and gestures and many more insights and insider tips.