That depends from organisation to organisation. Focus on translating technical requests to easy understandable language. Thank you. Best regards and thanks in advance. Moses. I had applied for a position within the UN (P5) and submitted the application late April (within the specified time frame). How long does the hiring process take? Is it already too late to give up hope on them? Nelly, Dear all UN Aspirants, Is this normal procedure? 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. Sorry, I dont know that. What is it? Any suggestion and comment? I would study the organisation, the programme/project if you have further information and the vacancy announcement. Selection in Progress If you applied previously and were not included in the FIT Pool, you are welcome to re-apply when new FIT Pool announcements are advertised. I notice the applications status is changing color codes. So far only three such vacancies were advertised & my first two applications were dropped. Typically by email from an official UN email address. Another positions, the application status is applied and the vacancy status is shortlisting. Cheers. People invest time to those applications. 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. Lisah. Hi Joey, Do you think I should wait a bit longer before I ask, what do you think is happening? Its took 3 months, 1 i applied did the interview and assessment. Identifying the Hiring Needs hi, Good luck! Thanks. Also, once you are done with your application, keep applying to relevant other vacancies and dont be discouraged if it does not work out on the first try. Has anybody received any news in the past couple of months? Would you please say How far it is indefinite? have master degree in computer sciences and three years experience bu still waiting for call. I didnt have time to finish the test I have doubt in respect to my application to a FS-5 level Position ie. Months & Years are rolling into the Past like Minutes in the hunting for the esteemed job with the UNO. For most job applications at UNICEF, you should complete and submit an online recruitment profile, a CV/resume and cover letter. We have the same problem, Take it easy, still being confident. I hope so we could get that dream job before its too late. If you want to make sure you understand the process that would apply to your application, check with the organization which advertises your job. 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. Thanks and Best regards. Thanks Sebastian for this helpful blog. Keep going! I fear the only advice I can give right now is to wait. There's a balancing act when it comes to the recruitment process. If so there would be need to refer candidates to the need to use on-line resources to check how well the CV fits the job profile (e.g. Did it come from The Test Factory? Right now I am curious as to when the vacancy will be listed as closed. Why the long recruitment process? 3 days after the interview I was informed that they were going to contact my references so I provided them updated contact details but after that its all very quiet, no one has been contacted yet and almost 6 weeks have passed. Is that normal? Hm, that seems strange but yes, I would wait for feedback. Your blog is very informative for UN job seekers. Ive just sat for my written assessment, and realized when I was reviewing my submitted application that the last reference contact I put in was not successfully transmitted through. i hope to work with you given chance.thanks. Unless you are short listed and invited for an interview you are not likely to hear anything from the UN. Do you know if this automatically eliminates my application or can I expect some level of flexibility? Shortlisted typically means you will get an interview. It has been almost a month and still nothing. Recently was contact for the second position, they didnt asked for the written test this time, so I guest they had me in the system already, because one of the panelist was also on the second one, and referred to by name, as if he was familiar with me. Any tips on how they score these types of assessments? I did the online test on 14th Nov 2015 and till today no feedback has been given to me. Hello again, I also took the tests last december, got the same frustration when I did not have a chance to get rostered. Shall I give up or wait? It has mentioned that the application status is shortlisted and the vacancy status is evaluationCould you please tell me your opinion about it? During this long journey with the site, I understood that it is not an easy task to get a position with the UNO or its allied Departments. I applied for a position with UNOPS and was short listed, attended a competency based interview, was sent a regret letter and later on in JUNE this year (2015) I was contacted via email saying the position was open again and I was offered the position. Regards. Long recruitment processes can, of course, backfire on employers, when candidates end up losing interest in the job. 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. Let the software for pre-employment, credentialling and compliance do its job. months to let me know their decision. Good luck! or we may still keep our hopes. They did ask if they could contact references? How throrough are the written refference papers? Its a P-3 level job, specialized in the sciences. They told me that it would take a couple of weeks to process everything before a contract was ready. If you did an interview or a test, you should get a reply. Upon a succesful UN interview, how do they typically contact you? As a word of advice I would never(!) Start practising for your UNWFP assessments & interviews to launch your career. I am to begin in December. I sent a follow up e-mail back for the recruitment team at the end of June 2015 response is that application process is still on going. It doesnt mean you have a sure gig, but you certainly have gotten their interest. The process may be quite different for programmes like the Young Professional Programme (YPP) in the UN or the Junior Professional Programme (JPO) and may be very different for very high level posts. India. I followed up with a polite email inquiring on the status and no response. I think we had an interview for the same job although I have had no response or feedback as yet from the UN Having higher level references if they are able and willing to speak to you as person and know you well is great! After the interview has been held by 2 weeks, I had again checked in profile again. It is 6 weeks I have applied to the organization and it still shows evaluation under progress. Thank you so much for your excellent blog, Sebastian. I did, however, have the skills that were listed, as I had years in a similar position just in a different industry. Recruitment times can vary. I am considering sending an email to HR to inquire on the status of my application. I have found this site quite useful. The short-listing process also involves additional fact-finding. All the best, J. Is this common and does it possibly send a good signal? JPOs are typically for specific countries only. Especially if you didnt have any interview yet, be careful not to expect too much. Donate 1 USD I did an assessment for Finance Assistant on June 14,2017 @ RSCE. Therefore you cannot be in consideration for a job that does not exist! Iinterview and assess with fairness and objectivity to ensure you're evaluating all qualified candidates in the same way. Do you think it will directly disqualify me? 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. 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. To be fair to all applicants, the evaluation is strictly based on the interview and later emails wouldnt change the evaluation. However, the hiring process can take longer. An important and often time consuming part of the process of obtaining U.S. lawful permanent residence (a green card) through employment is when the employer files the required Labor Certification (LC) with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).This article will acquaint you with the steps in that process; it also will help you understand why it might take longer than you were hoping, or longer . Candidates applying for Human Resources Assistant had the quickest hiring process (on average 18 days), whereas Business Support Assistant roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 210 days). Kindly note that candidates move to the next step only if they successfully passed the previous one. For geospatial intelligence it has taken me around 12 months from initially applying online to enlistment date. Any advise please. How long does the average hiring process take? I took the test in the month of January-2017 & that ends in failure. The timeline for completing the hiring process, from the initial job posting to the acceptance of an offer, varies among industries and companies. Good luck then!!! 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. But overall in my experience there is far less political influence than people assume. Available Positions Include: 1. I just did a written test with a UN agency. Best regards I have now been employed for 3 years after finishing the PhD. It seems to be a common complaint for applicants and former employees that outsiders and particularly, Americans have the hardest time. i said i was very much interested and was invited for a talk in regard to the same on 14th of May 2014 .i was told that the internship is supposed to commence on the first Monday of the month of June 2014 if i will be accepted for the internship.I have not received any communication from the department since then,Kindly I will appreciate it if you could provide some information. After 2.5 months doing the test, interview, and sending my academic certificates and being referenced in writing by my former bosses, I was told I was considered as second option. Should I need to wait for a while? I have a bad feeling that the position was filled or cancelled and Inspira not updated. I would not worry too much at this stage. Selection in Progress- Blue 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. How did you get the information that the fingerprint process (security check) takes up to 2 - 3 weeks? I crush my hands on the results of all these assessments. In my case, it is the sixth year that I am sincerely pursuing the Inspira with a big hope. Always read carefully Duties and Responsibilities, Competencies and Required Skills and Experience. I love your website. 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 . With a strong military background (14 years in Pakistan & 14 years in France with an executive post & my 14 years in the Army have exactly the thing they are looking for. However, I dont feel any advantages from being rostered. I would gently follow-up. There is no generally valid answer to this. Guidelines on Recruitment and Selection of Short-Term Professional Staff. Thanks Sebastian. I will be notified in over a month whether or not I have been successful. Sorry, dont always have the time to moderate quickly. In the Resume and Motivation letter - you may copy-paste your CV and Cover letter. I submitted administrative forms and photos and all that they required. I.e. Dear Sir, Time-to-hire is also affected by the size of the business. Sorry, my sense is, the process has progressed far but that unfortunately you are not part of the later stages any longer. I have a question I was hoping you may be able to answer. I recently took the CPO assessment test and wanted to know if anyone knew more about the process. There are two kinds of tests: one relies on speed (do as much as you can in a given time) and another type relies on knowledge & ability (no matter how much time you have, you will either solve it, or not). Asked 8 October 2017. I passed the written exam for a position at the UN, and was invited for an interview next week. This is seemingly an ineffective method of recruiting right people. Sorry, no idea about the ITU applications. Dear Sir, Thank you very much for your positive comments and optimistic perspective. By any chance, do you know how the UN score the assessments given? Have you had a job with the UN yet? This week I received an email with an invitation to participate on the first phase of the recruitment process for UN Field Missions (rostering- close protection and Field security officer). I email the HR unit who responded back saying that recruitment process is still ongoing. I had an interview with the FAO three months ago, and was contacted about a month later asking permission to check my references with my current and previous supervisors. i have completed competency based interview and it took 1 hour. As you mention sometimes post interview processing can take time but am really not sure what to make of it. I dont buy explanation that the process is competitive and that is why it takes months. i ask as ive since been offered a UNV assignment, & it will be a shame if i miss both opportunities! Thanks Sebastian my question i applied for position of logistics assistant FS4 Darfur in April 2016 then in July 20th i received an email inviting me for an online assessment which was done on 20th July 2016 but up to now have not received any communication about the position of the job and its status still reads Under consideration. Charles. Should I be sure that I shall get the job offer ? Had same in mind. One girl had joined the testing, late. Sorry, no idea what the test could be like. I was contacted to take a written test but there was not a singal indication what such a test is about. Does that mean you are not considered? Applications will be screened through a technical assessment, a second UN language test, a panel interview and background check. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. I just took a test for the position of Associate Administrative Officer for the United UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), in Juba. Good experience and the questions where related to the job You must prepare very well, I applied in January and February I was invited for online test, Im still waiting for my second interview. Tip 9.5: Submit the Recruitment Case to the Relevant Central Review Body ; Tip 9.6: Record a Recommendation Regarding the List of Recommended Candidates (for CRB Members) Tip 10.1: Make a Selection Decision ; Tip 10.2: Send Manual Notification to Candidates Other than the Selected Roster Candidate in Case of Roster Selection (for Recruiters) Omer. Good luck! Good luck! Although the World Food Programme headquarters is located in Rome, Italy, the UNWFP works to combat hunger all over the world. No need to tell anybody about your job offer. 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? How long does it take to got roostered or to got that dream job? They indicated the selection process takes three months max. I can understand the constraints in doing so. I have a question on the recruitment process. But I would start to follow-up after about 6 weeks. J. Dear J, Thanks. Answered 27 June 2018 - Accommodations Coordinator (Former employee) - Ottawa, ON. Ive been placed on the roster of a P-3 position last year after a written assessment and a panel interview. If there is a shortlist and you havent heard from them, I think then it doesnt look good. Any commenters had similar experiences? A month ago I again applied for a position Which I think I didnt qualify for because a day after the application I got an email saying I didnt qualify for that position. 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. Dont expect to hear straight after the interview as there are many things that need to be in place before candidates will be notified. Im considering applying for the next YPP. Should I be looking for P-2 positions since I only have 3 years of work experience? Then for other posts this may not be the case: it depends on what you apply for, which grade, which duty station etc. 1. My application status is : Application received till now.But I tried my chance last May, I contacted them via email and they wrote me that my application is in the roster and the selection is on going. No need to disappoint. Thank you for your efforts in helping interested job seekers. What would you make of that? How far it will show as under consideration? I found this blog while in search of answers to the many questions I had about the UN recruitment process. You will then be able to work within 48-72 hours after these have been processed. Its been three months and the staus on website is still under review. However, after such long time, chances are getting slimmer. Best regards 4 interviews going on at same time in same room. 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. Please reply as Im going to take this test on next monday funding could be lost etc.) Felt good at the exam as the time factor is concern at this test. (Of course I could not argue how stupid this reasoning is against my potential employer!) I cant speak for UNOCH but I typically design tests that cant be completed in the given time just to see how far people get. If a large number of candidates apply, the selection process will take longer. You may use search criteria like Organisation, Location (Countries, Cities), Contract level, and so on. Time frame: 2 weeks to many months as announced in the vacancy Long listing: A typical next step in the process is to take all applicants and sort out the candidates that are not fulfilling the requirements. Thank you! Im not sure that Im the reference for what is normal. Dear Sebastian, Thanks for your time and attention, Hmmm kind of looked forward to it a lot. Last sentence of yours I guess is about the last sentence of mine in my presentation above? The clock is always ticking so the faster you can complete a question the better. I have been waiting for 5 months after the interview with no feedback. Thats obviously not to say that it is not *major*, just that it seems to come up less frequently as its highly specialized. They told me it would be fast, about 2 weeks. so the same process restarted.. But almost 1 month has passed and I have no news. 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. So dont worry just yet. The recruitment process will be described in the example of UN, or UNHCR. Try to be a clear, concise and provide lots en example of situations where you demonstrated the skills. 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. Dear Ravinsinkar The larger the business, the slower the interview process. Thanks Sebastian for your response. Can you please thank all the commentors for me? Dear Sebastian, My question is, do you know all the different Application status and vacancy status categories that exist in GPRS? Thank you. Does it means I am the only candidate or there can be few Others..This is one month after the competency based interview. India. I was wondering internal candidates in this context also include UN volunteers currently working in a UNHCR duty station? Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at World Food Programme as 72.1% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3.03 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Two weeks ago I received a call from the UN -habitat asking whether i was still interested on the internship i had applied for. Does this mean that I was not considered for the position? Thanks, Are you automatically ineligible if you are confident in English while the job posting requires fluent English? Overall requirements may differ, so we recommend reading carefully the minimum requirements needed for the role you are interested in before applying. Jon. I did the same interview but with a diff. However, the recruitment process doesn't always hit the mark. Thanks! They said it would be 4-5 weeks for a result. In this case, the Hiring Manager may opt to have an informal discussion with you. I need your comment for the following inquiry. Can you give any advise whether only 6 questions for this type of position is normal procedure? Sorry, not easy to say. August 2016: Applied to a General Assembly P3 position in New York. I followed up and contacted the HR but got no reply. This year 2017, the forum seems to be so inactive but let us just keep our hope high. Hm, that is long. A common interview is arranged by Skype but can be personal. and was invited to take a written test which I did on 11 May 2015. Overall requirements may differ, so we recommend reading carefully the minimum requirements needed for the role you are interested in before applying. You then have 6 weeks to complete a series of onboarding tasks including, DBS, Occupational Health and Mandatory Training. I earned my MSc in England and did a PhD in the US which took another 5 years. Which is first and which is second, and what is after? The VA is Multiple in nature for future Generic Vacancies. Dear Sebastian thank you for sharing the information. 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? What else will take place between now and then? is it alright to contact UN HR?? The time is not yet extremely long.
