Debunked: 4 myths about working for the United Nations

With 16 specialist agencies, an additional 108 agencies under these and more than 55,000 employees globally, the United Nations System is a dominant force in international development. But for many professionals, working at the United Nations is a career aspiration that often feels out of reach.

Here are four myths about working for the United Nations, along with the truth.

1. Once you join the United Nations, you are there for life

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