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What might an application targeted to an international organisation entail? Competition for vacancies within the various agencies is high, with the daily reception of huge amount of applications. The tips included in these pages are designed to help applicants make successful applications within a competitive environment.

In order to make a successful application, it is necessary to be able to identify your skills, competencies and achievements. Of equal importance is your ability to communicate on your profile, to go beyond a first informative stage.

Die Kunst des CV-Schreibens |
L'art de rédiger un CV |
Competencies – communicate them effectively |

Many agencies in the UN system use the Galaxy online application form. Others use an electronic application form. This section gives you an overview of how to complete these forms, and how to write concise and pertinent information related both to your experience and your competencies/skills.

Personal History Profiles |

Some agencies accept and/or need cover letters with their application forms, others (e.g. the Galaxy application system) require only cover notes. Given that these are the initial (and possibly only) part of the application that may be scanned or read for eligibility, it is vital that they make a sufficient impact and include the essential skills and competencies of the applicant at a glance. This section shows what to include in your cover letter or cover note.

Cover Letters / Cover Notes |

Networking skills are becoming an essential part of effective job searching. Gathering information and gaining insights into the various agencies and organisations through developing professional networks can make the difference in getting specific information on fields or functions of interest, and can lead to making focused and successful applications in the areas of choice.

Networking |

Recruitment into the various agencies of the UN system is highly competitive. Understanding the complexity of the vatious recruitment systems can make a substantial difference in the outcome of your application.

Selection procedure |