I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at United Nations
Interview
They are slow to get started, but then things move relatively smoothy. Don't expect to hear from them quickly afterwards. Interview is a panel where the ask questions based on the UN competencies framework.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at United Nations (Addis Ababa) in Apr 2022
Interview
Very nice interviewrs, I loved their vibe, I found the questions they gave me easy, and they also provided helpful answers to my questions. Started with a quick overview of the their departent in UN, then asked about my experience followed by some general interview questions ( about team work and such), finishing with my questions about the role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Descibe a presentation situation where you had to answere a difficult question.
It was a short one on one phone interview. The officer asked about the obtained experience written on the CV. Additionally, it was very casual. After the interview, I got an offer within a few days.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asking about the obtained experience written on the CV
Response to original application took several months. Initial phone screen and then follow-up interview with supervisor and other members of the branch. Then formal offer came a few weeks later.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Walk me through your resume?
What are some ways you stay organized?
Economic Affairs applicants have rated the interview process at United Nations with 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 78% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Economic Affairs roles take an average of 91 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at United Nations overall takes an average of 67 days.
Common stages of the interview process at United Nations as a Economic Affairs according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 33%
Presentation: 17%
Group panel interview: 17%
Skills test: 17%
One on one interview: 17%
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