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j/k.. i have no idea where you would start.
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Jan 21st, 2006 03:31 PM #1Sr. Member
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Any tips for getting jobs @ the UN?
I'm really interested in getting a job with the United Nations, but the entry level jobs seem hard to even get.
They have an examination process for entry level positions based on country quotas, but Canada hasn't been on the list for the past three years.
Anyone have any recommendations??
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Jan 24th, 2006 10:45 PM #2Sr. Member
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Jan 24th, 2006 10:48 PM #3Newbie
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You basically have to know someone or have connections to get anywhere with the UN. And even then "entry-level" positions are usually only un-paid internships.
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Jan 24th, 2006 10:51 PM #4Member
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My TA got a job with the UN. He also had a Masters in Political Science. Your not getting anywhere unless you have the proper education.
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Jan 25th, 2006 07:19 AM #5Member
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Originally Posted by destro88
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Jan 25th, 2006 10:16 AM #6Deal Fanatic
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I guess you can check with Foreign Affairs and see if they have anything to say
A lot of times though to get into those non-profit organizations, we would have to start from the ground up as unpaid interns and work ourselves up.
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Jan 25th, 2006 01:22 PM #7Deal Guru
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Take some university courses in Marxist studies, that should help.
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Jan 25th, 2006 02:06 PM #8Deal Guru
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to get your foot in the door it would have to be volunteer/unpaid interning for the first little bit.
My ex-gf worked at the UN during the summer many years ago, all volunteer and unpaid for. But looked good on the resume ! Reply With Quote
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Jan 25th, 2006 11:40 PM #9Sr. Member
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you basically have to have connection thru unpaid volunteer work, or know someone that actually working for the UN right now.. The former chances are lower compared to the latter.
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Jan 25th, 2006 11:56 PM #10Newbie
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Jan 26th, 2006 07:58 PM #11Sr. Member
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Thanks for the tips!
I've checked out the vacancy site before but it seems to be for ppl who are mid-career. Reply With Quote
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Jan 29th, 2006 11:20 AM #12Deal Addict
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Here is a question you might get on a UN exam:
3 guys rent a hotel room for $30. Being fair, they split the bill at $10 a piece and each hand their $10 to the attendant.
After the attendant shows them to their room, he finds out from the manager that the room is only $25. He then takes five $1 back to the guys. Knowing that they won't know the difference, the attendant pockets $2 and gives each the guys back $1 each. How much did they pay for the room?
If they originally paid $30 and the attendant pocketed $2, then they paid $28....right?
Then if each of the guys paid only $9 (because they each got $1 back) and 9 times 3 is 27, then they paid only $27.... right? Reply With Quote
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Jan 29th, 2006 12:07 PM #13Deal Addict
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$30 - $3 return = $27 paid for the room
$10 - $1 return x 3 = $27 paid for the room_______________
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Feb 2nd, 2006 06:36 PM #14Deal Addict
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Hint: Its not a math question.
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Post the answer please. Originally Posted by ZenOps
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