Analytical thinking and cognitive ability questions. Could you give me some tips? 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. But feel free to post what your encountered once you took the test. I hope my experience can be helpful. Our exclusive PrepPacks include dozens of practice tests, study guides, & interview tips to help you surpass the competition. Thank you again and hope you have great winter vacation. Hiring managers usually need to get the job opening approved as part of a hiring plan before posting the job ad. I tend to say, dont believe anything until it is signed Lastly, patience, remain in contact and good luck! Forgot to mention that the majority of advertised positions already have a candidate designated, and the whole selection process is no more than a charade to give the impression they are doing things properly. I applied for two positions with the same organization, same type pf positions, different countries (WFP). I have gone through most of the comments as well and kinda got my answers. Contains a very thorough overview of skills and knowledge required.100% - A. F. - TrustPilot. I would try in any case. I would like to ask you please what does the following mean: I applied to UNESCO, does it follow the same timelines as that of the other organization in UN system. The interviewer (head of the section where the position is) told me they would get back to me the following week after reviewing their notes on all interviewed candidates. These tests will either be performed online or in written format. Is it shows negative impact on my selection process? I really want to be part of UN and I really need to be revived lol. Now I am really worried and wondering whether this would be an obstacle for my entry to the organization. Thank you in advance for your usual support. I would say it depends on level and seniority. could you share information about test? Question are quite straight forward. Unless you are short listed and invited for an interview you are not likely to hear anything from the UN. I have shortlisted-evaluation and I have been waiting for coming to 4 months. Its been about a year since you got put on the roster. Let me know how I can help . I didnt have time to finish the test What is the reason for the prolong consideration of the application? 2 days back, I got an email, stating, my name will be included in the roster of sharepoint developers. If they contact references, it is usually a very very good sign. I cannot withdraw my application or change this bit of text and I am really desperate. Yes, I would always consider a paid internship as work experience. resign from a current position until I have the new contract signed in my hands. Good luck! The internship application process is done via the WFP E-recruitment System, where all openings are published, and comprises the following steps: Initial registration; Filling out the candidate profile (academic and professional background); Search for an opening in your field of interest; Submit the application. What is the point of applying to p1/2 positions if the go for JPO recruits? Can you please thank all the commentors for me? Hi dear Sebastian, I was shortlisted for UNDP country home SB4 which is a contract job for 7 months till December. I also took the tests last december, got the same frustration when I did not have a chance to get rostered. Hello everyone, how is it going? 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? But the interview panel was 2 members instead of 3, and they only asked me 3 questions. Maybe next time. or we may still keep our hopes. I am a applying for a P3 level job , for which I fit all the criteria except for knowledge of 2 particular areas, that can only be known as employee of the agency ( knowledge of Digital Asset Management System and the photo and video archives of that agency). I read that as the job that you applied for is no longer available (cancelled, for example due to removal of funding). Book your interview dates Sorry to hear. November 2015 Contacted for pre-screening Mine is up to 3 weeks now and no green light yet. 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. Effective recruiting means that the person employed for the job is the best possible candidate for it, with all the required skills, talents and qualifications of the job. It just means that you saved yourself (and the organization) the effort of one interview. Good luck! The status of the all three applications say under consideration and I havent heard anything from them yet. I applied a P3 position in UN at the end of October 2011. I am planning to do a follow up email emphasizing my interest and suitability and adding some addition information that could support my candidacy. But I would start to follow-up after about 6 weeks. 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. Dear Sebastian, thank you for the blog. Thank you very much for this blog and for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us. I am to begin in December. My understanding is that application status relates to the status of your application whereas vacancy status refers to the status of the vacancy. But it depends, I took two other tests in 2015, I do not get the results until know, the jobs profile still under consideration. Hi Sebastian I applied through GPRS, was interviewed, referees contacted and have been waiting for 6 weeks with same vacancy status shortlisted and evaluation. I do not know the meaning of the color codes. What does this indicate? Thanks. Is it usual to be interviewed and have no news? Who between us got a job with UN or it branches until now? Long recruitment processes can, of course, backfire on employers, when candidates end up losing interest in the job. Good luck! Long time is past, should we be hopeful that we still are on their priority list? In any case it sounded like that might take some time. 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. Security Investigator, with DPKO, DFS, UNO. Thank you. We span a broad range of activities, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods to achieve a world with zero hunger. Applied for GJO, HR Field missions, in March15. 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. It has been a while, so it could be rejected. I would study the organisation, the programme/project if you have further information and the vacancy announcement. I was trying to get feedback, but no one responded to me. Did you finally get a response? ?-Grey Color It is very good news that you are roaster. 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. The end to end process of applying to securing a job can take up to 4 months but the first stage notification for an interview can be fairly quick. I dont think this will kill your chances if the rest of the application matches. I went through the normal recruitment process. 11. thanks for your excellent work. Sorry, my sense is, the process has progressed far but that unfortunately you are not part of the later stages any longer. Dear Sebastian, When I submitted I got an automated email confirming receipt of my response. J. Dear J, There a lot of national vacancies are missed. At the end of December I had an assesment in which I had to record myself answering several questions. Kindly note that, while inclusion in the FIT Pool gives its members priority consideration for certain vacancies, it does not guarantee that they will automatically be recruited. Dear Sir, It will save a lot of time and energy of applicants. Should I write the contact person who is in charged of the test process management? One question for internship. In early May (2014) she was asked to have a Skype interview, and did. I notice the applications status is changing color codes. Application Process: In order to view current job opportunities with the WFP, you will need to go to the WFP careers webpage. I wish you all the best. Good luck! Generally, the on-cycle recruiting process occurs during the summer / early fall whereas off-cycle recruiting can be year-round. The recruitment process will be described in the example of UN, or UNHCR. I made some applications and the application status is longlisted and the vacancy status is cancelled. And you? Incredible. Whats your opinion on this? In March we supported the test. Begin the online application process by uploading your resume or CV. According to a report from Glassdoor Economic Research, the average hiring process in the US takes 23 days. However, if they told you that you will hear in two weeks, there is no problem with a friendly follow-up. Since I see you have answered a question similar to mine and I am desperate, I would like to ask you the following question. Its 6 weeks now since i did a written test for a P3 position, can i still hope to get an invite for an oral interview or has the recruitment process gone on to the next level and its unlikely that i can hear from them? I was contacted for interview for one of the post in October, took the competency-based interview in November, 2015 the questions were not difficult because they relate to the job post. I have been waiting for 5 months after the interview with no feedback. I appeared at two stages of my assessment for NO-C category (for UNICEF country office). Interested to know how you got on with your application to UNESCO and how long each step took? If all goes OK, should I expect another face-to-face interview as well? However, it seems that this is still a time that seems to be realistic. I think 4 weeks is a long time, but there is still hope. I know UNDP typically only contacts the chosen candidates referees prior to giving an offer, but what about UNOPS? Pretty late, almost half way through. Ian. Its been really useful..but still the time frame after interview is mysterious. My questions are : Examples of interview questions you may see here. Dear Sir, Why does not UN clearly state that external applicants are not welcome. Asked 8 October 2017. do they follow the standard UN recruitment process? I applied for a 2 post same grade and same division in July, 2015. Have nice days! I followed up and contacted the HR but got no reply. . Shall I wait them more ? Ive been placed on the roster of a P-3 position last year after a written assessment and a panel interview. A few considerations to keep in mind during this process: The bottom line is: If you apply for a job in the UN do some research on the recruitment time of your organization. Discover a masterclass of Royal Air Force recruitment knowledge and insider secrets from How2Become. Do you have an idea of the meaning of the color codes for ITU applications. How Long the I-485 (Green Card Application) Process Will Likely . Hi all! But if you got rostered without passing through assessment or interview, this is good news. I am suspicious of some people in my head office who might not like see me rising no surprise. Thanks so much for the informative post. This has been my dream now for the past 4 years and while its been frustrating, it will definitely be worth it when I make it to the big time. Status still says under consideration. I am asking because I have applied through the Galaxy e-staffing System for a P-3 position in which the deadline for application was the 19 June 2010 and the status still states Candidates are under consideration. The above outlines what happens in cases when we are talking about a standard recruitment. Three were filled from rosters & last one is still under consideration. For all practical purposes this means you didnt make it to the shortlist. Interestingly, I was invited for written assessment and interview for the same position level (but for another location, within the country), the selection criteria remaining the same, in June last year. I know there were 3 short listed candidates including myself, and Im just wondering if they already had someone else in mind, and had interview me with no intention of hiring me. This means other international (professional) posts should be definitely considered as options for the next step. Thank you very much for offering this opportunity for world professionals, recently I am looking for information and I found You. 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? According to your experience, normally how long do u think It should take them to inform the best candidate? I did the same interview but with a diff. 3. But seismic shifts are well. Thats indeed usually a good sign: you should be in the final round of a few people competing for the job. I too kept in Roster and waiting for an opportunity. How long does WFP recruitment process take? Dear All, Chris. Thank you for an excellent service and the dedication you show to each query. Congrats on getting on the roster. It was not as simple as I had anticipated. Ravisankar.Machavaram. 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. I thought because Im on the roster for that position that Ive been adequately assessed already. That depends from organisation to organisation. We have the same problem, Take it easy, still being confident. Will one be eligible to compete for the P-level job class once hired are in the UN system? Daily Update. please clarify. I feel that it would be pointless to let a candidate take the Pre-selection Test, the candidate then effectively passes the Test, but is not Suitable for the job. Does, applying for different professional levels against different offered positions,generate bad impression? How can i move upward to P level. - when you conduct the remote monitoring, and what are the pros and cons of it? 2) Communication from UN HR side is just horrible. Secondly, I received availability mail in April, 2014 for the position of Security Officer FS-4 in UNSMIL and I responded positively. I must mention that this a generic job opening for Rosters. I love your blog, but for some reason my comments never get posted. 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. Appreciate your feedback. Dear Sabastian, I would appreciate your input on this question. Thanks. In one application I mentioned language efficiency under oral head as Confidence. At this state of disappointment, the news of getting a job with the UN is refreshed our dreams of achieving the goal, though we did not involve into the success. But I hope we may be able to get our dream job before we reach our retirement age . 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. What is on the written test? But I dont really see where it would harm either. 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. The short-listing process also involves additional fact-finding. However, the third application is still Under Consideration with MINUSTAH from March-2015. Can you let us know of the outcome in your case? Hope you heard from them in the meantime. Hi Y, have you got any response yet? additional delays may be incurred. Ive had an interview today and specifically asked them if I will be notified of the decision if it is negative. How long does WFP recruitment process take? It is a great insight however, i still have 3 questions to ask, if you may please have time to answer: 1. I think before someone get rostered, that person should sit the tests or get interviwed or both. The recruiting process can be relatively straightforward, but advances in technology, a tight labor market and a workforce pool that might span five generations can make the first step -- finding potential candidates . 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. I made some applications and the application status is longlisted and the vacancy status is cancelled. Thanks. Got a reply in Feb 16 abt process yet not completed and will be informed when it is. So we advise you to use our service to find a suitable job for you. I am wondering if you could tell me what are the most common UN competency questions asked and typically how many people are short listed for a competency interview. The additional information or assessment results obtained from a telephone screening must be fully documented. I was looking for examples of style and type of response or, what were peoples thoughts after having completed the 2hr assessment. Any one has an idea. The process in very professional. It depends on a lot of different factors. I am in the indefinite Roster for FS-5 level Position since 2012 on words. What is the interview process like at Primark? (i.e. I think that varies from organization to organization. 4 interviews going on at same time in same room. It starts as early as the freshman year of high school and can continue through the senior year. I have being interview for the Position of Human resources Associate with UNOPs, in the GPRS system , all i see to my application status is Shortlisted and the vacancy status is Evaluation, i have not received any mail whether i m successful or not, even though i did an interview on Skype. Its been about a year since the initial application. Once there is a request to fill in a position through FIT Pool, all candidates that meet the profile for the specific role and duty station will be proposed to the Hiring Manager. Hi..I had submitted application for a Human Resource Officer on 19-Jul-15 and my application still shows under Consideration. Wishing you the best Many thanks for your time and erfofts to have had these things together on this blog. I applied for UNICEF UNV assignment and just had a short phone call interview. The hiring process at World Food Programme takes an average of 61.13 days when considering 191 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Make the job offer. Warm Regards. Does any other person get at least good news? so the same process restarted.. Thanks Sebastian. I got a question for you: Dear Sebastian Im not sure if there is a rule about who could be a reference. I was a little bit over cholesterol and blood pressure limit from standard. Thanks for all your help! Do you have any advice or suggestions? Do they tell you what position on the roster list you are or it is a general statement? There's a balancing act when it comes to the recruitment process. 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? Is there a normal time frame in which a position is under consideration? I dont buy explanation that the process is competitive and that is why it takes months. You can also sign up for job alerts after registering your profile in E-recruitment. If you could kindly give me your comments, Dr Sir, If in vacancies mentioned At least 5 years of experience developing and managing user management systems - you really should have 5 years of such experience and this experience should be described in your P-11 form (special Personal History form - analog of the CV of UN purposes. I have applied for a consultancy and I was interviewed by phone. Of course it is ok keep applying until you succeed! Hi Sebastian. I applied for a post with a UN agency last year end Aug 2015. Have you or anyone ever experienced this? Regards. Good luck! Please reply as Im going to take this test on next monday Typically re-advertised vacancies include a sentence along the lines of applicants who applied earlier dont need to apply again. That was about a month ago. I know you dont work for the UN but if youd have an idea of what happens Ill really appreciate your help. It really felt like they invited external candidates only for statistics. What is next? Hi Y, Honestly, Im not sure at all what is going on. Efficient recruiting, on the other hand, means that the process has been carried out without incurring a lot of costs on the part of the organization. Selection in Process As there are so many different positions at the BBC, the recruitment process length can vary greatly, but generally, the process will take around 3 to 6 weeks. National Professionals Officers (NO-A, NO-B, NO-C). Then called for interview and when I arrived there was a recruitment day on which they never said anything about. I have applied for a post in UNICEF but I am not aware about the selection criteria. Is it still happen in UN SYSTEM?? Dont expect to hear straight after the interview as there are many things that need to be in place before candidates will be notified. Sorry, some parts of the system are quite slow, so 3 months is not unheard of. To ensure that you have what it takes to face this process with confidence, JobTestPrep has created an online database of job preparation materials. I am mostly applying for G5 level. It is a group first in a hotel near the store because it wasn't built yet. 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. Some UN agencies, NGOs have different applications rules. Any suggestions Sebastian? Sorry, not easy to say. It can be a phone call in addition / sometimes only a phone call. Best regards Practical and pragmatic technical interview. By any chance, do you know how the UN score the assessments given?