Rising unemployment levels are putting greater pressure on the recruitment, selection and shortlisting process. I dont buy explanation that the process is competitive and that is why it takes months. Since many of my references reside in different parts of the world and are quite hard to reach, I wanted to decide which contacts to give given the nature of the reference check. Click on each of the headings to read some common questions and answers regarding the police staff recruitment process. Thanks for letting us know. National Professionals Officers (NO-A, NO-B, NO-C). Dear Elena, yes I understand that. Thank you for all the information you have been offering. Hi my name is David. What is the point of applying to p1/2 positions if the go for JPO recruits? Was recommended by mission in mid July 2012 to be recruited I have contacted INSPIRA who informed me the Inspira Support Centre is not involved in the assessment of candidates and therefore cannot provide any information regarding the current status of my applications. I was told in a panel interview that I would be informed the results in 2 weeks, but after 2 weeks I didnt get any emails from the HR. I published a link to some UNICEF materials on questions on my blog (forgot the link but if you google it, you will find it). I havent heard anything yet so no news is good news I guess. The ideal time-frame from advertising a role through to offer stage is between two and four weeks. Hiring managers usually need to get the job opening approved as part of a hiring plan before posting the job ad. I need clarification. J, Did you receive any communication from UNOPS?My staus reads the same I would want to know what to expect . Joel, have you got any response yet? Thanks, Jan. I havent heard from them since. Thanks again for your informative blog. Then for other posts this may not be the case: it depends on what you apply for, which grade, which duty station etc. Good luck! WHO, etc). However, a 2016 study by the Society for Human Resource Management found that, on average, it takes 42 days. 2) A few days back I have received email seeking my availability and interest in a job, to which I replied positively. In the meantime, Im actively looking but hope to get a call sooner rather than later. Ravish. For geospatial intelligence it has taken me around 12 months from initially applying online to enlistment date. Id like to submit my CV for a vacancy at an international organization, for a local position in my own country General Staff G4. They indicated the selection process takes three months max. The war for talent has been heating up, and employers are expected to act faster to secure the best candidates. The Profile status shows POSTED. I have been waiting for 5 months after the interview with no feedback. Now I am really worried and wondering whether this would be an obstacle for my entry to the organization. Please I want to confirm the difference between application status and vacancy status. Thank you for the tipsOne of the UN agency just asked for my references Check..while they never did before in my previous post interviews. News???? Thats good news If you make sure you follow the instructions of your doctor this should typically not be a major issue if you are healthy. Thanks for making our life easier! 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. Should I tell the UN about this other offer to speed up their decision process or is this a bad idea? Regards. In reply I was told that, since the ultimate decision will be given by Geneva, they wont notify a negative decision, but positive decisions will be notified. And Inspira is only used by the Secretariat. Dear Sir, UN career subscription. It has been 11 months since the vacancy was posted. If there is no usable reply, people usually try to get different references or inquire via phone etc. Any idea what I can expect on monday? To discuss this topic please join the FORUM and ask your question over there. Good luck! I hold two roster certificates (same level but different tytle) until next two years from now and keep applying for the posts at UN. Do you know, or other people seing this comment, if I have better (a little) chance in real to have job in UN in those two family jobs? Have you had a job with the UN yet? Do you have any advice or suggestions? Some organisations do it, some dont. Thanks! International jobs and internships opportunities. Hi I would go with it, as long as you feel comfortable to do the tests. You can reach us through the Contact us feature on the top right corner of the website. When you do that however, you get an apparently automatically generated No reply E-Mail from Unite Service Desk saying that they can not give any information about application and just basically stating what is already known. See, we are in the same boat. Hi..I had submitted application for a Human Resource Officer on 19-Jul-15 and my application still shows under Consideration. March 2017: Invited for Skype panel interview within a week. I am curious and seek your guidance. Can you give any advise whether only 6 questions for this type of position is normal procedure? But if they do and they cant reach references Im sure they will follow-up with you. Given the prompt status change in Inspira, I think I can safely conclude that no external candidates were even considered and that a rostered person was on their mind from the start. The Job should have started if truly its meant for 7 months till December 2015. My wife applied for a job in one of the treaty-orgs, science related (its generally not mentioned as one of the major orgs, i.e. Would it be unprofessional to ask or is it too soon? The United Nations System - All UN agencies. - when you conduct the remote monitoring, and what are the pros and cons of it? I thank everyone and Sebastian for sharing. Asking because im in the process of medical exams and reference checks as well, Hi Sebastien Review the job description well as you prepare. At the end of December I had an assesment in which I had to record myself answering several questions. Thanks This is seemingly an ineffective method of recruiting right people. Could they also send your offer contract through the local UN office in your country? 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. P2 level requires a minimum of 3 years, P3 a minimum of 5 years and P4 a minimum of 8 years. May I apply, mentioning that kind of work-experience, by a strict relative, anyway? Dont be disappointed if it doesnt work though: competition is very tough References in other languages should be fine as long as there is a way to get confirmation about your work from them. In one application I mentioned language efficiency under oral head as Confidence. To begin with, lets be clear that there is not just one organization being the UN but rather a family of different organizations forming the UN. 2. On 1st of December, 2014 I think all the offers were withdrawn due to terrorism in Tripoli, Libya. Dear Sebastian But if you got rostered without passing through assessment or interview, this is good news. My question is, do you know all the different Application status and vacancy status categories that exist in GPRS? My point is we apply do our best and move on with searching other opportunities. Since I see you have answered a question similar to mine and I am desperate, I would like to ask you the following question. Update: I closed the comments. Also when you pass both written and interview, normally what is the next step? Were you ever hired for the position you were Rostered? Sorry, no idea about the ITU applications. FIT Pool announcements are advertised regularly, based on organizational needs. Unless you are short listed and invited for an interview you are not likely to hear anything from the UN. I had my final interview in January 2016 with a verbal offer and am still waiting on the written offer. Vacancy status: Evaluation Completed. But almost 1 month has passed and I have no news. What about you? Sorry, no idea how they do it. How long does the recruitment process take from first contact to first working day? Good luck and keep your head up. I would say it depends on level and seniority. I dont think theres a time frame because my referees were contacted immediately but its now two months and still no feed back. Its incredible how you have consistently responded to posts over the years. But I still be confident and continue applying for other jobs openings. I have applied for a consultancy and I was interviewed by phone. it means even in roster membership you still start from the beginning.. However, the point of the test is to give everyone the same chance. Answered 8 October 2017. Dear Sebastian, Should I still wait for feedback? This is from Should I be sure that I shall get the job offer ? If you are selected, you will receive an offer of employment on a Fixed-Term International Professional contract. And how long was the wait from the first offer till the final contract was sent to you? Should I still expect the feedback or should I send email to the UN Human resources personnel asking for any feedback? Thanks so much for the informative post. 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. Great job out here on the recruitment process. a short listed candidate cant be reached to get the interview date confirmed etc.) I have read in several blogs that the process can take quite a long time, but as I was told it would take two weeks to receive news, I understand that it is because I have not been selected. additional delays may be incurred. This means other international (professional) posts should be definitely considered as options for the next step. Three were filled from rosters & last one is still under consideration. Good luck! Finally I had Skype interview last week and I am waiting for response on the final result. Have you heard back yet? I have the educational background but not the experience needed. Should I give up the wait? Might this make a difference or should I let it go? But that is the only one they have contacted. UN Missions - practical tips on how to pass UN interview (part 2). Who between us got a job with UN or it branches until now? How far it will show as under consideration? All the best. So carefully read the Qualifications and Experience criteria in the vacancy description. What does this mean about my inclusion in the Roster? send a status update eventually. 2. Good luck! hi sabastian, Dear Sebastien, Should proceed to the recruitment portal: www.wfp.org and apply. The position will starts in the end of November. Long time is past, should we be hopeful that we still are on their priority list? if someone tell me whats the issue ?please. On the other hand, especially in the YPP there are many people with a PhD and quite long years of experience going for a P2. Regards, Following the above emails, I had skype interview a month ago and I am still waiting for any feedback, but up to now nothing came out. Unfortunately, I dont qualify for the YPP, I think focus on P-3 positions. I thank to Rottmair for his contribution towards the aspirants of the UNO. Secondly, having sound knowledge of office organizational skills is highly imperative. I have a question about rostering. Though given the 9-12 month timeline, Im not sure what will happen. I saw the timeline for POLNET and ITCENT jobs, but no information on feedback period for LOGNET. So I wouldnt worry too much right now. They will also see if other roles match your profile. After that only, they are taking too much time for selection. Thank you for an excellent service and the dedication you show to each query. Thank you. Other agencies have their own system. Hello Sebastian, great piece of informative writing on the UN recruitment process. Honestly, I dont know if they will check references now. I took the test in the month of January-2017 & that ends in failure. That was about a month ago. Thanks. Better luck next time. The United Nations World Food Programme is recruiting to fill the following vacant positions: 1.) I would follow-up April 2015 is still feasible but starts to look very long. Can you investigate for me? If you receive e-mail notification (both personal and auto) stating that job you previously applied for is cancelled and that you are strongly invited to apply for specific and Generic job openings, what does it mean? Thanks for your advise.Would friendly follow up mean checking with HR by email? I have already started applying to other jobs just in case. We have the same problem, Take it easy, still being confident. Thats perfectly normal. Kindly note that candidates move to the next step only if they successfully passed the previous one. Hope you got a job in the meantime Good luck! I took my test in March and its killing me to not know anything. The whole process took 6 months, I got my bad results in may. Cheers. Our turn is not so far. The Application status moved to filled by roster. Let me know how I can help . Regards. At the close of the i/view, the hr panel member said it would take them THREE (??!) If you can, what is the difference between GJO and other openings? Computer skills? My question is: what does a reference check consist of? Identifying the Hiring Needs Is it shows negative impact on my selection process? Dear All, There's a better way! If yes how long did it take for you to get picked from the roster and did you have to undergo an interview?. Instead of saying When I read your information about an XXX in New York, I wrote When I read your information about an YYY in Geneva. . Talented candidates are in high demand and short supply. Once you were on an interview, you should be able to get a reply on how you did. To ensure that you have what it takes to face this process with confidence, JobTestPrep has created an online database of job preparation materials. ? All o would encourage is that you prepare well for both assessments. Notably, there is an expediting option available for I-140s. When you are considering a career in the UN make sure you bring some patience for the process because applying will take you effort and time. What is the meaning of getting included in to roster ? If they contact references, it is usually a very very good sign. I wanna share my story. would it be advantageous to indicate in further applications that i was shortlisted for certain positions. Unfortunately, it can take quite a while to be chosen from the roster but a big first step is done. However, after such long time, chances are getting slimmer. There are typically many applicants that fill all requirements. One has to contain Competencies, Skills & Experience besides a great volume of patience. Fortunately, there are many tools to narrow the list to a shortlist of great candidates before the interviewing process happens and speed up the recruitment process. I have applied for a P3 for which application deadline was 12th April 2015, not heard anything so far and status is Under Consideration. Since then, about 3 weeks now, I have heard nothing. i applied for ICT Position in UN-Pakistan but did not recieve any call or email for interview. So I dont thank thats deciding in this context. It is not (yet) a regret notification. From my side, I do not loose hope. Sorry, some parts of the system are quite slow, so 3 months is not unheard of. Though not a contract yet. I did the same interview but with a diff. My interview, also P-4, went very well but now will have to endure the long wait. I contacted HR and they told me the position is currently on hold and offered no timeline or details. Does this mean that I was not considered for the position? Im considering applying for the next YPP. Asked 23 May 2019 Leadership, Awareness, Multitasking, Time Management Answered 23 May 2019 Answer See 2 answers Any tips on how they score these types of assessments? My understanding was that the roster is a pool of eligible candidates; not that it was a line of who gets the next job. Advice for hiring managers: Once top candidates are part of an organization's hiring process, that process should take no more than two to four weeks to complete. After this, you will be offered to attach your resume or CV. How do you know if you are added to a roster for similar positions? Your article is really very informative. Aug:Selection Ongoing- Is it already selected someone?-I wish to know this status. Therefore you cannot be in consideration for a job that does not exist! If there is a shortlist and you havent heard from them, I think then it doesnt look good. Maximum, how much time they take to shortlist the candidates. Do not expect to get a natural reply but do not give up on applying for potential opportunities you may think are viable. I obtained Roster Membership for FS-5 position & waiting for an opportunity. Im not sure any UN organisation is using robot to scan CVs. I am suspicious of some people in my head office who might not like see me rising no surprise. Shall I assume that my application has not been successful, or shall I wait for the outcome? UNHCR then selects the preferred candidate, which PRM approves. Iinterview and assess with fairness and objectivity to ensure you're evaluating all qualified candidates in the same way. Thank you, for the time and useful information. I think that I need to quit wasting my time and move on, but wanted to hear your opinion. For more information please visit UN salary calculation and UN salary and benefits. Sebastian, thanks for all the good job youre doing. An Overview Of The McKinsey Recruitment Process. I would still be patient. January 2016 Final interview and verbal offer made It is typically a short written test that mimics typical tasks required for the job. 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 applied for an opeinng with UN on 19-Jul-15 and the status still shows Under Consideration. I finished the video interview in the middle of December 2011, and I was noticed for the reference-checking in the middle of January, 2012. Do you have any idea why they do not respond and if this is the time to give up hoping? Bear in mind that in every application there are 100s of other candidates competing. I would say be confident, but dont be foolish. Do I have to be on diet? Candidates applying for Administration had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Information Technology roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 360 days). I have shortlisted-evaluation and I have been waiting for coming to 4 months. I hope one day I will join UN; until then I`ll enjoy the job hunting. It is very good news that you are roaster. I dont think thats good/bad in itself. Dear Sebastian, 2) Communication from UN HR side is just horrible. Hence I am actually short of one reference contact. Eventually inspira will be updated. 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. Two weeks ago I received a call from the UN -habitat asking whether i was still interested on the internship i had applied for. However, the third application is still Under Consideration with MINUSTAH from March-2015. Competency based interview. I was shortlisted for UNDP country home SB4 which is a contract job for 7 months till December. Reason I ask is that one of my referees is a senior government official and I dough they will have the time or inclination to fill out a multiple page response? I applied for a position with UNOPS in June 2014 via their GPRS system. Had applied previously for P level & wasnt on the list for a long time. Or would the years I put towards my postgraduate education count as professional experience making me eligible for P-3/P-4 positions? So my question is, are you 100% sure applicants will be notified of their negative decisions upon interview? Let us know when you heard from them. Have you got any response yet. But I dont think that a formal rebuttal process is exists (or would even be appropriate). Consequently, there is also not only one recruitment experience, so things can vary from organization to organization and even within organizations based on duty station or department. Hello Ravisankar, I know you dont work for the UN but if youd have an idea of what happens Ill really appreciate your help. We work in 123 countries and territories, combining emergency assistance with long-term development while adapting our activities to the context and challenges of each location and its people. I hope either you or some of the readers might know the answer. I was also recommended by the Head of HR (in the middle of the process) to apply to another position that was part of the same cluster and coherent with my profile. Am currently in the UN system on GS Level 5 with a masters degree. Sorry, this sounds like a special case. Im not the UN and I didnt see your applications. After careful deliberations on set parameters a candidate is selected. But I would start to follow-up after about 6 weeks. Did a follow up in January this year and was informed the process is still ongoing. If they need to fill the position asap, what does that mean concerning the selection process. should i still have hopes. Hope you heard from them in the meantime. Great job and thanks! Good luck! Thank you! Good luck! I sent a follow up e-mail again yesterday (09 December 2015), but no response. To apply you will need to select a vacant position, review its requirements, then create a user account on the website. If you you qualify you should be good. Dear Sebastian thank you so much for this really interesting and useful blog, and for your kindness in answering. Best regards and thanks in advance. Its took 3 months, 1 i applied did the interview and assessment. any tips? trust this finds you well. What kind of questions do they normally ask? Thanks for it. But I hope we may be able to get our dream job before we reach our retirement age . Answered 4 September 2019 Answer See 2 answers What's the requirements for lidl job? I would follow-up. Could you kindly advise me on how long would it take to know the outcome for Online Pr-selection assessment test, for Logistics Support jobs? The Job Opening number is: 15-ADM-OCHA-42062-R-JUBA , i did take a written test on Friday October 23, 2015, but is still awaiting any response. I was wondering internal candidates in this context also include UN volunteers currently working in a UNHCR duty station? There is no explanation in any of their FAQ. One question for internship. Ive been asked to complete an online written test for the UNFCC, but I havent been given any guidance on what exactly I will be tested on. I assume if they referees are contacted then I have made it to the final three. or we may still keep our hopes. The interviewers werent great - they didnt ask any follow up questions to what I said, and all spent a lot of the interview taking notes.
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