Guides
Plain-English reference on how United Nations recruitment actually works, written to save you time before you apply.
How United Nations job grades work: P, D, G, NO and FS explained
What P-3, G-5 or NO-B actually mean on a vacancy, and how to find the grade that matches your experience.
Read the guide6 minHow to apply for United Nations jobs: a practical guide
Where roles are posted, how to tailor your application to the criteria, what the assessments and interviews look like, and the one fee rule that flags every scam.
Read the guide7 minUN contract types explained: staff, consultant, JPO, UNV and internships
Staff appointment, consultant, JPO, UNV or internship: what each contract means for duration, benefits and who can apply.
Read the guide6 minHow to prepare for a United Nations competency-based interview
What competency-based really means, the STAR method, the competencies to prepare, and the mistakes that cost offers.
Read the guide6 minWriting a strong United Nations job application: the P-11, CV and cover letter
How to complete the personal history form, and write a CV and cover letter that map directly to the vacancy criteria.
Read the guide6 minUnited Nations salaries and benefits explained
How UN pay is set, why the same grade pays differently by city, and the allowances and benefits that come with staff posts.
Read the guide6 minUnited Nations internships: how to find and apply
What a UN internship involves, who can apply, where to find them, and how to make the most of one.
Read the guide5 minThe UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) explained
The competitive exam route into the UN Secretariat for early-career professionals: eligibility, the exam, and the process.
Read the guide5 minHow to spot and avoid United Nations job scams
The single rule that exposes every UN recruitment scam, the red flags, and how to verify a real opportunity.
Read the guide4 minLanguage requirements for United Nations jobs explained
Working versus official languages, what a vacancy really requires, and why a second language can decide a field role.
Read the guide4 min