I note, would you know how the UN system is utilising robot programmes to scan job applications? Uncareer.net - not an official document of the United Nations. But, most hiring teams build their hiring process around these four stages: Planning. Sorry, dont always have the time to moderate quickly. Mate I didnt have the best day at interview. I am a subscriber to your UN Job List. You then have 6 weeks to complete a series of onboarding tasks including, DBS, Occupational Health and Mandatory Training. Thanks, Are you automatically ineligible if you are confident in English while the job posting requires fluent English? Good luck! As you mention sometimes post interview processing can take time but am really not sure what to make of it. The reason this time that I have more experience & language proficieny in French & English. Sent a friendly email to enquire and got no response. This month I wrote FS-6, 5 & 4 GJOs for CPO assessment. thanks for your responses Sebastian. All the best. However, I have not been informed of any result. Do they match different applications and profiles while weighing eligibility for a position. Computer skills? However, if they told you that you will hear in two weeks, there is no problem with a friendly follow-up. I had written the technique assessment and this is 2weeks i am yet to hear from them. The additional information or assessment results obtained from a telephone screening must be fully documented. Sorry, Im not the UN. I have started applying for job roles at the UN about 1 year ago and still do not have any feedback. Please reply as Im going to take this test on next monday I appreciate your efforts in creating the article and supporting people through this (extensive) comments section. Until now there is no update. a short listed candidate cant be reached to get the interview date confirmed etc.) One girl had joined the testing, late. Timing: 1 week - 1 month Behind the Scenes: Recruiters have a lot of coordination to do when setting up interviews. The real and only websites that should host the job are the original UN websites. Good luck to everyone chasing their dream. I have applied for the three (same position P4) advertised by WHO in different countries. What is the interview process like at Primark? Also how long should each answer be in duration? Could you kindly advise on what you think I should do? I have been lucky with the written assessment and now have an interview coming up. Otherwise all is great. I was also interviewed by the field office for a UNV position last week (by the head of office and the head of section who I would be working for), after conducting a written test. However, in any case, I cannot comprehend why a negative decision taken upon interview would not be notified to the applicant because at this point there would be just a very few people waiting an outcome. Great job and thanks! Also when you pass both written and interview, normally what is the next step? Why do you think they keep on re-testing me? There is a variety of ways in which people can support WFPs mission to eliminate hunger, from making a donation to bringing your expertise to our work on the frontlines. Hi my name is David. Do you know at what point they ask for reference with WFP? Dear sebastian, can i posted my questions in french? Shortlisting is a crucial stage within the recruitment process in which employers are required to identify the candidates from their applicant pool who best meet the essential and desirable criteria for the job opening in question. But, I never loss my confidence. Should I tell the UN about this other offer to speed up their decision process or is this a bad idea? I applied for a consultancy position and was short-listed and interviewed (one month after the posted start date). Thanks to Covid-19, the traditional hiring process has been harder than ever this year as recruiters and candidates scrambled to adapt to a fully remote experience. I dont know what to do now. Selection in Progress- Blue Cheers. Does it mean my application is put through in the process or this is a standard response for all rejected applications. The assessment process has seven steps and is designed to deliver candidates who demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilties relevant for both the position to which they have applied. Start practising for your UNWFP assessments & interviews to launch your career, International Centre for Theoretical Physics, International Civil Aviation Organization, International Fund for Agricultural Development, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations Development Fund for Women, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, United Nations Institute for Training and Research, United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute, United Nations Research Institute For Social Development, UNODC, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Online interview simulations with advice from our experts. It is a great insight however, i still have 3 questions to ask, if you may please have time to answer: 1. Can you investigate for me? Is this job class considered as the GS-level? I am applying regardless , as these functions are not rocket science and can be taught easily quickly and archive exposure to get get up to speed , which are anyway indexed would incumbent on the agency to allow for induction and immersion in early months. I also havent seen any of the openings being reposted. Here you should attach your completed Personal History form ( P-11). Long-listing process: The long-listing of candidates involves an initial screening of applications by the Hiring Unit against minimum corporate requirements, including eligibility, academic qualifications, years of relevant work experience, language fluencies and the order of retention (PA, CA, long serving FTA and qualified women, in that order). Should you see nothing on this page, it may mean that we currently do not have an opening. The written test is usually sent to all who are shortlisted. I mailed them after this to check about my job status and I got a reply still processing . Identify your recruitment needs. NSW : Considering the current COVID-19 outbreak in NSW and the State Government plan to ease restrictions, workers and visitors to BHP workplaces in NSW were required to have their first vaccination dose by 10 November 2021 and be fully vaccinated by 31 January 2022. For geospatial intelligence it has taken me around 12 months from initially applying online to enlistment date. Im not sure I have all of the statuses in my head, but congrats if you went through the written test & interview, you got very far! I mean I did not have a chance to get rostered (FS4 and FS5). I have an interview for a position at the NO-A level. My status changed from Short Listed to Evaluating well after I was notified that I didnt get the position. I am planning to do a follow up email emphasizing my interest and suitability and adding some addition information that could support my candidacy. Hiring Units are encouraged to use a telephone screening to test language fluencies and to clarify issues raised in the job application, including the P.11. I am tempted to gently inquire the HR on the progress. I have applied for 1 contract and 1 roster through UNOPS and 1 contract with IAEA. Good luck job hunting! But I would start to follow-up after about 6 weeks. Make sure to never(!) Pls advise. I assume if they referees are contacted then I have made it to the final three. The difference . But he told me, that UN does it gradually. Whats your opinion on this? I think it should have been some kind of committee, where it were at least 2 people, or anything that would have been imposing at least a little bit of transparency. WHO, etc). The position status is selection ongoing. But the interview panel was 2 members instead of 3, and they only asked me 3 questions. This is to avoid sending a regret letter to the second candidate and then offering a contract in the case of the first candidate not being available for the job. I have gone through most of the comments as well and kinda got my answers. Preparation is key, based on Terms of Reference and expected competencies. Overall requirements may differ, so we recommend reading carefully the minimum requirements needed for the role you are interested in before applying. I was interviewed last April and still no news but I see that in your case it took almost a year to get an offer. I read that as the job that you applied for is no longer available (cancelled, for example due to removal of funding). Hiring Units may wish at this stage to employ a simple technical screening to assess a short-listed candidates actual relevant skills. Thank you very much in advance. Ive read your tips and those of others but wonder about a few things in preparation. Strict security procedures at the entrance. I applied for an opeinng with UN on 19-Jul-15 and the status still shows Under Consideration. Ive tried to contact a couple of the people I interviewed with for the position that I didnt get. Should I still expect the feedback or should I send email to the UN Human resources personnel asking for any feedback? When you're recruiting, timeliness is everything! 7. Thanks in advance for your reply, Sebastian.. months to let me know their decision. Good luck! Good luck then!!! But I hope we may be able to get our dream job before we reach our retirement age . https://uncareer.net/un-salary-scale-and-contracts, UN Salary Scale in UN, Types of UN contracts, Job Vacancies in United Nations and International Organizations. I applied for ITU position. The status for all three adverts is selection progress. I was sent offer of appointment in the month of April as they say few days after my response but I missed the mail and again in the month of November, 2014 they resent the offer of appointment which I accepted. May I ask you what is the difference between the following two selection process statuses: Thank you for an excellent service and the dedication you show to each query. Congrats! I havent heard from them since. Thats perfectly normal. Dear Sir, The complete guide to unlocking and passing the RAF recruitment process. Hi It seems strange that the time taken for shortlisting is ~25% of the actual contract period! Do you have any idea how many persons are selected at each step of the recruitment process (written test, interview etc.)? i am totally confused. Honestly, Im not sure at all what is going on. Hi Sebastian, Wow, it sounds like a lot of people are looking to work for the UN. I sent a follow up e-mail again yesterday (09 December 2015), but no response. Is it good to send them an email asking status of application for the applied post. language, special skills) will be put forward to the Hiring Manager. Is it shows negative impact on my selection process? It will save a lot of time and energy of applicants. Hi..I had submitted application for a Human Resource Officer on 19-Jul-15 and my application still shows under Consideration. I was interviewed via skype for a post. Having higher level references if they are able and willing to speak to you as person and know you well is great! I have no idea what is going on. The NHS reportedly uses enough paper to easily reach the moon and back. Should I still wait for feedback? Hey Omer, I received the same email but I didnt receive the actual test. Applied for a p2 position in May (closing May 19th) and have still not heard anything except from the automatic confirmation email, but I am listed as under consideration in Inspira. Ravisankar.Machavaram. At the interview I was told that I would hear about the process in two weeks, but a month has passed and I still haven't heard anything. Jon. I have seen processes in which internals didnt succeed and externals did. With regards to time, there is often a time limit given. But after that, I did not get any information till now. From the time you apply until the moment you accept the job offer, you will have to progress through a series of steps in the McKinsey recruitment process. There's a balancing act when it comes to the recruitment process. Then for other posts this may not be the case: it depends on what you apply for, which grade, which duty station etc. Reference checks for all candidates, whether current UN Common System staff or not, should be conducted only after the Hiring Unit has consulted with the candidate and obtained permission prior to contacting the current employer for the purpose of conducting a reference check. I would like to ask you please what does the following mean: Should I wait for an inform letter about the result or not? Hi all! I am considering sending an email to HR to inquire on the status of my application. Is it still hard to get in the UN on those lower levels? 2) Sometimes, it is also required to send a Personal History form, P-11) 3) Not special requirements is mentioned and there is only Apply Now button. My interview, also P-4, went very well but now will have to endure the long wait. I havent heard anything yet so no news is good news I guess. So I wouldnt worry too much right now. I had a written assessment for a position at IAEA and was really surprised to see that alongside the shortlisted candidates there were some staff members taking a job related written assessment. Do you have any idea why they do not respond and if this is the time to give up hoping? Donate 1 USD Then again, I know that externals come in at that level. It saves your time and the time of the HR Officer. March 2017: Invited for Skype panel interview within a week. Analytical thinking and cognitive ability questions. After the interview has been held by 2 weeks, I had again checked in profile again. Its incredible how you have consistently responded to posts over the years. I have applied for a P3 position back in June 2012 and no news since then the process status is under consideration, which could be normal from what I have read in the topics above. Earlier this year, I was asked to write another test (for the same position but different posting) because the hiring manager wants to do his/her own test. The organization advertises a job that is 'clustered', it could for example be a job consisting of 5 Human Resources Specialists in a specific region or similar finance positions in country offices (3 Finance Associates). I love your blog, but for some reason my comments never get posted. Would you please tell what level of position that you been selected? The job assessment test is one of the most important areas to look out for when applying for a job, because passing the test reflects a likelihood of getting employed by Target. Yesterday, I wrote one more Assessment for the position of HRA, FS-5, @RSCE. I cannot withdraw my application or change this bit of text and I am really desperate. Status still says under consideration. Thanks for your response, and thanks for your work on the great website, However, the recruitment process doesn't always hit the mark. UN Missions - practical tips on how to pass UN interview (part 2). I think you outlined most of it. This means other international (professional) posts should be definitely considered as options for the next step. And no further notifications at all. I was applying to one of the UN agency and finalized the interview. i also invited to take test but have no idea about the test content and do not know how to prepare Also would like to know your point of view on, from practical angle does it matter for UN to recruit an eligible Indian for Geneva station? Most of the time, this process takes between 2x and 3x months, with often 14 days between steps on average. Correct, if the references are contacted, you are typically in very good shape. I made some applications and the application status is longlisted and the vacancy status is cancelled. My question is should I wait or should I try for another job opening? Other profiles are for a specific job. Recruitment process The assessments vary depending of the specific function, however it will often start with a technical assessment followed by a competency based interview. It saves, Also, some vacancies require two and more languages (for example English and French) so pay attention to, Also if you would like to know the position salary, please read this article -, So do not hesitate and press applies now button and fill in all boxes with a red star, Fill in your actual email address, because all answers You will receive on this email. Did it come from The Test Factory? Long recruitment processes can, of course, backfire on employers, when candidates end up losing interest in the job. Answered 8 October 2017. After you fill in all boxes - you should press Submit application. I still believe am too qualified for this level. Dear Sebastian Tessla, Doing a follow-up is definitely ok. No, I dont recommend to use any company/organization to help you with your profile/CV. I appreciate your time and advice. Dear Sebastian, You can also sign up for job alerts after registering your profile in E-recruitment. The VA is Multiple in nature for future Generic Vacancies. Ravisankar, On one hand I am very grateful that I have more time to prepare for an overseas move, however, on the other hand, I wish they could at least give me a tentative start date. If there is an external applicant who has joined the UN, I will be quite surprised!!!! I think before someone get rostered, that person should sit the tests or get interviwed or both. Any advice on what should i do / I can communicate with to establish if my application is still being considered and what time frame I can expected to be notified of a result. Hard to say. Any tips ? Copyright 2008-2023, Glassdoor, Inc. "Glassdoor" and logo are registered trademarks of Glassdoor, Inc. J Lucile. All candidates that apply to a FIT Pool opportunity and pass the pre-screening application questions, will undergo a rigorous process consisting of the following steps: I was selected on the roster for finance positions P3 in feb 14. after that time frame I applied more than 10 positions and received regret letters. I still looking at my e-mail and inspira every time but nothing from them, the status of my application still in progress. For everyone being in an application process: I applied on a roster at a UN organisation at the end of December 2015 and got shortlisted for a TA field position at the end of March 2016. The larger the business, the slower the interview process. Is it usual to be interviewed and have no news? I took a written assessment in March 2015 for one of the UN jobs I applied back in February 2015. The average length of time to process a successful applicant is 65-90 days. I guess each position is different how they do it. I asked if they needed anything else and got a response that I needed to do nothing further. Some industries tend to have more extended processes (government jobs take an average of 53.8 days to fill), while others make speedier decisions (restaurant and bar jobs take just 10.2 days to fill on average). 2. Informed of roster placement in May 2012 (valid for up to 2 years) I would think they continually select the best candidate(s) for each opening (based on the specific requirements of the post and the merit of the individual applications) out of the rostered candidates and new applicants. I applied for a position with UNOPS in June 2014 via their GPRS system. It means that the job was filled by someone who was on the roster. Just thought Id share a slightly different process that seems to be happening, for any out there who are eager to hear about experiences. Iinterview and assess with fairness and objectivity to ensure you're evaluating all qualified candidates in the same way. It has been 11 months since the vacancy was posted. Hey Larry and Sebastian Thanks, It means that the process is still ongoing. ????? However, other applicants can also be waiting around 6 or 18 months (Again, depends on the job and if they are passing the stages of the application process). I took my test in March and its killing me to not know anything. It's important to note that this will likely vary depending on your industry, location, EVP, and the role in question. If you are lucky to afford an internship that is good, but for the others it is tough luck. Honestly, I dont know if they will check references now. Candidates interviewing for IT Operations Officer and Internal Auditor rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for BSA Analyst and Admin Assistant roles were rated as the easiest. I would definitely follow up. In your experience, what should I do? The questions can vary but typically include how you performed, if you live up to the UN values, what your duties were etc. I had a skype interview 3 weeks ago for the P4 position at the United Nations and I am still waiting for response. Good luck! All the best, J. Even if you had an interview, you may not be hearing anything for quite a while after your interview: The reason is simply that aside from internal process review time and the contract administration time regret letters are only sent when the recommended candidate signed the contract. Ensure you follow the application guidelines very well. A senior level position will generally take longer than this, as will a highly specialised role where you might receive . The Application status moved to filled by roster. as a very simple rule in the UN I would not ever stop looking for jobs until I have signed a contract. Come on people, WFP would not have interviewed only one person. Dear Sebastian, Thanks, as you are doing a great job, I just want to know that how to check the status of application process, as some of the participants above have written short listing ongoing or post is re-advertised, I want to check the status of a position advertised in june for which I also applied. Also if you would like to know the position salary, please read this article - UN Salary Scale in UN, Types of UN contracts. Thank you for your article, it has been very informative. We recommend reading carefully the requirements needed for the role you are interested in before applying. Should i assume that the position was taken? I understand that ITU is under the UN. It has been around ten months already that I have been interviewed. Dear Sebastien, I see your frustration. Book your interview dates There are so many internal politics and reforms/revisions of the selection process going on all the time, it makes it difficult to do it in a timely manner - one of those reforms being attempted is to naturally, speed up the recruitment process. For more information on how to obtain one of the available WFP jobs, see below: Upload your CV into our AI, data-based CV Analyzer System, and get offers specifically tailored to your skillset and experience! The minimum standard for all international Professional and higher posts is usually a completed, advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent), combined with a number of years of relevant work experience. Was recommended by mission in mid July 2012 to be recruited How long does it take to get an interview after you apply at World Food Programme? Best regards 2. Regards, No one knows when will be the best time to get selected. Sebastian, thanks for all the good job youre doing. Via Cesare Giulio Viola, 68, 00148 RomeRM, Italy, Things you need to know when you consider applying for the World Food Programme (WFP)'s FIT Pool, World Food Programme Future International Talent Pool Frequently Asked Questions, Performance management and accountability, Democratic Republic of the Congo emergency, UN agencies and international institutions, Clusters and multistakeholder partnerships, Goodwill ambassadors, advocates and high-level supporters. It often takes a minimum of 3 months from the time a JPO opening is posted until a candidate is selected. There is a joke, if you would like to find a good job at the UN, you need half a year or even more. My status on Inspira website has changed about 10/6/2017 and eight weeks I have Recruitment Completed there. I noticed a P position advertised with a stated preference for unrepresented/underrepresented UN Member State nationals of which includes the country I was born in and possess a citizenship for. I would do a friendly and gentle follow-up. If there is no usable reply, people usually try to get different references or inquire via phone etc. I didnt have time to finish the test Please give your opinion. All applications must be submitted through this system. Who can I contact to establish if my application is still under consideration? Good luck! How significant is it that references have been checked? so from now on do I have big chance to get into UN, so do you recommend anything for me about my next move. Another positions, the application status is applied and the vacancy status is evaluation. Sent follow up emails thrice. I applied for the Post of Medical officer for the UN Detention facility at Arusha Tanzania since July 2015.On verification on the position of my application,All inquiries tell me the process is under consideration, should I still waiting? I love your website. How do you know if you are added to a roster for similar positions? Hence I am actually short of one reference contact. Processes can take a while if things need to be coordinated internationally. Now I am really worried and wondering whether this would be an obstacle for my entry to the organization. I think a minute or two should not be an issue. I dont really want lost this opportunity because of this process. I spent a lot of time preparing the competency based interview. In theory this should be no problem. Thanks for this useful blog and for your patience in responding to everyone. August 2017: Received an email stating I was Rostered. I have a question regarding how candidates years of experience are calculated for professional level positions. I did the same interview but with a diff. But sometimes it take omre than 08 years. I dont know the details of why this is the case but it is wide-spread practice so its best to anticipate not getting a regret letter if you consider applying. Hopefully I should get the position, I will keep prepared for the interview. I have a question on the recruitment process. This employer has claimed their Employer Profile and is engaged in the Glassdoor community. Unfortunately, I dont have any jobs to offer myself. It was only one lady conducting the testing. Hello Sebastian, and thank you for your very useful website! Any commenters had similar experiences? Can I assume, I am not short listed for the next stage by now ? Dear Sabastian, is it alright to contact UN HR?? Then again: the internet and email is sometimes not reliable. youre great and I definitely need your advice. I was shortlisted and wrote 4 tests with UNFPA for 4 different NOB postions in Zambia and felt extremely confident i passed at least 1! should i still have hopes. This is usually not a bad sign at all. Thanks for your help in advance. Up to now the application status is still Selection Ongoing. Hi Sebastian, Post job openings on recruiting platforms. First of all, thanks for starting such an informative blog about UN recruitment. Hello Mercy. I understand that you have quite a few demands on your program and so the fact that a person like you took the maximum amount of time just like you did to steer people like us by this article is also highly prized. I hope one day I will join UN; until then I`ll enjoy the job hunting. Ive sent several comments over the last 4 months and they are all still pending. Good luck! This part of the process was very fast: about 2 weeks between the deadline for application and the interview. thanks, 1. The process will take more time if a candidate has a longer notice period, needs to move to the . I have applied for P4 position in April,2015. Hence, you do have a great chance of selection for future positions for which you are on roaster and you would not be required to take further assessments or interviews. It has been 7 months now and I have not received any feedback. 2) Communication from UN HR side is just horrible. Could you give me some tips? Thank you very much for offering this opportunity for world professionals, recently I am looking for information and I found You. Hi Sebastien, Thanks for your great work, you are very knowledgeable and altruist, I ma very impressed. I really do not want to give up on this dream and I will follow it until I get there. How long does the average hiring process take? Please I want to confirm the difference between application status and vacancy status. In the Resume and Motivation letter - you may copy-paste your CV and Cover letter. Should I still have hope? And even now, every time I see a post that I might consider to apply for and I enquire about, the reply is always do not bother, this is for this person. Sorry, not easy to say. Re: WFP (United Nations - UN) recruitment/Interview by dillo26060 ( m ): 7:29am On Feb 26, 2017 rukkyng: Fingerprint takes 2 to 3 weeks so we all have to wait. To be fair to all applicants, the evaluation is strictly based on the interview and later emails wouldnt change the evaluation.
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