Intro Guide to a Career with the UN

The United Nations continues to be the world’s most influential international forum, but the path to employment within its multiple bodies and programs is often a challenging task.

In this seminar you will learn:

• How to understand the various bodies of the U.N. system: What are they and which are currently hiring?

• Realities vs. misconceptions: What degree do I need? What are the requirements? What can I expect to earn?

• What U.N. employers are currently recruiting for: Resume & cover letter tips, networking advice, and application guidance

• How to prepare for the UN Secretariat Young Professionals Program

• About training programs, internships, consultancies, & other non-traditional points of entry into U.N. employment

All attendees receive:

• The FPA Intro Guide to a Career with the UN Tool E-Book

• Enrollment in the Foreign Policy Association Global Jobs email alerts

• Light food and drink during networking/Q&A session

Who should attend this seminar?

• Undergraduate and Graduate Students considering or preparing for a career at the U.N.

• Young Professionals interested in beginning a career at the U.N.

• Mid-Career Professionals transitioning to a career at the U.N.

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For those unable to attend any of our Global Career Boot Camps, the course specific Tool E-Book for each Boot Camp can be purchased for $30 on the registration page. This will include the material covered at the event, from resume writing to field-specific advice. To purchase a Tool E-Book for any event, purchase the “Tool E-Book” ticket on that Boot Camp’s Eventbrite listing. You will receive a link to the downloadable Tool E-Book (PDF) via email within 48 hours of your registration.

This Global Career Boot Camp is sponsored by Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (CIPA), and City Limits.

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Columbia University – Altschul Auditorium, Room 417, International Affairs Building

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