Chances are that if you’re reading this, we need not tell you that securing a job within the United Nations is tough.But there are some tips that job seekers can keep in mind when applying to any position that will be sure to pay off in the long-run, and help place them in prime standing to make the final cut.
Devex spoke with Martha Helena Lopez, assistant secretary-general for human resources management at the U.N. and Victor Kisob, former chief of the U.N.’s staffing service, who filled us in on the five most common mistakes applicants make when applying via the United Nations online application platform.
The Internet makes applying for jobs both easier and potentially more dangerous, said Kisob, who emphasized this point first and foremost.