well....i have this very big dream of getting to work for the UN.....but the thing is that i am not very much aware of the channels of getting in...i am basically from an engineering background..now working in financial sector..and i can prettty much be considered as a fresher...but if someone can guide and help me in all this.....atleast i can develop my skills to get better ......and increase my chances of working for the UN....any goos person..cmon in!!!..haha
2007-11-30 00:33:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ International Organizations
OK, first go to college. If you are looking for the political side of the organizations, you will likely benefit from a degree in international relations, international studies/trade, or political science with an international emphasis. You need to study at least one foreign language, French and Spanish are the best, although the UN has six official languages. After you are about to graduate or even during most of college, take summer internships with international organizations or non-profits and get some experience working with them. It is not going to be very glamorous and you probably will get paid very little or nothing at all. You should check out CARE international, the UN website (they have volounteer groups), or any other legitimate, non-political international organization. You would best benefit from at least two internships. Once you finish your bachelors, you have one of two choices. Either try to get a job with one of these groups or the UN itself, or go get your Master's degree. Again, focus on the political degrees as best as possible and try to pick up another language if you can. Concentrate more on research and feild work if you get the chance, this will give you more experience.
The UN, if you are looking for a good starting position, looks for at least 3-5 years of experience and advanced degrees. They want to see internships, good work ethic, and dedication to your cause. After that, you may get it, you may not. Everyone wants to work there, it is really hard. Check out their website for employment (listed below) and see what they are offering. It is going to take time and hard work to get in, but well worth it.
2007-11-30 03:05:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be able to know the operations of the UN and apply at an entry level in conformance with your studies and work experience.
2007-12-02 22:43:01 · answer #2 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the united nations website, once there they will give a list of what theu prefer, also another good place to obtain info and volunteer/ work is thru the world health organization
2007-12-03 14:38:45 · answer #3 · answered by Annie A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all: why? We need to get rid of the UN. It is a bucn of crap.
Secondly, they will not take you unless you have a relavent Master's degree or speak 3+ of the languages they use in the UN.
It's that simple!
Happy Holidays!
2007-11-30 16:36:51 · answer #4 · answered by jennifer_weisz 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
visit un web site jobs,some jobs are from deputation from member countries and some voluntary work through ngos
2007-11-30 10:12:50 · answer #5 · answered by madhavan n 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UN does the bidding of the US.
2007-11-30 17:28:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for that u should be a representative or an officer in government services.
2007-11-30 08:41:23 · answer #7 · answered by Piyush J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go here... there are many opportunities
https://jobs.un.org/Galaxy/Release3/vacancy/vacancy.aspx?lang=1200
2007-11-30 13:23:49 · answer #8 · answered by edzerne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plz don't do it
2007-12-04 02:09:31 · answer #9 · answered by usmanca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋