All blog articles with Career tips 55 articles Blog 6 November 2024 | Jérôme Faivre Networking Like a Pro at Forum cinfo 2024 In Swiss international cooperation, where relationships are key, networking is more than helpful - it is essential... Read more Blog 28 August 2024 | Roman Twerenbold - Jérôme Faivre Getting Work Experience in International Cooperation: Insights from Young Professionals Entering the field of international cooperation is a dream for many young professionals driven by a desire to contribute... Read more Blog 8 August 2024 | Beat Geiser - Jérôme Faivre Theory vs. Practical Experience in International Cooperation: Finding the Right Balance Pursuing a career in international cooperation often raises a critical question: how important is further education... Read more Blog 8 April 2024 | Jérôme Faivre - Beat Geiser Is Further Education Right for You? Ask Yourself These Questions First In the ever-evolving world of international cooperation, further education is often cited as the key to becoming or... Read more Blog 14 September 2023 | Beat Geiser Travelling with some "do-gooding" on the side - reflections on voluntourism While it is possible to buy experiences abroad, the real opportunities that can launch or advance a career in... Read more Blog 6 August 2023 | Beat Geiser Quality check: Assessing volunteering opportunities For the uninitiated, determining the integrity of an organisation offering volunteer opportunities can be challenging... Read more Blog 20 June 2023 | Beat Geiser Voluntary work, charity work or volunteering – do they bring career benefits? While some people are happy to take a "time-out", others prefer to get a taste of the professional field of... Read more Blog 13 June 2023 | Seraina Müller Why you should be on UN rosters If you aspire to work with the UN, being on a UN roster is an essential step towards achieving your goal. But wait –... Read more Blog 20 April 2023 | Jérôme Faivre The power of attitude: preparing for the future of international cooperation As an experienced professional in today’s international cooperation world, you probably already have a wealth of... Read more Blog 29 March 2023 | Jérôme Faivre The power of attitude: developing social and personal skills for a career in international cooperation As a young professional entering the sector, you may think that expertise and technical skills are the most important... Read more Blog 22 February 2023 | Seraina Müller The difference between private banking and multilateral finance: insights from Matthias Hedinger Matthias Hedinger, a Principal Investment Officer at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), tells us about his... Read more Blog 17 February 2023 | Chloé Favre - Nicole Töpperwien Accessing social security in an unpredictable global career situation At the beginning of our international careers, we tend to disregard social security, but later wish we had addressed... Read more Blog 9 February 2023 | Beat Geiser Networking: no need to panic More than just a few of us are uncomfortable with networking. We want to connect with others, but for many this means... Read more Blog 24 January 2023 | Sina Baranyai Professionals in international cooperation – finding the right balance as a family People interested in international cooperation often wonder if it aligns with starting a family. At Forum cinfo 22... Read more Blog 9 January 2023 | Seraina Müller On the importance of keywords in UN applications, and more tips on how to get hired by the UN All who have considered applying to the UN have certainly heard about the fierce competition. We asked an expert to... Read more Blog 28 December 2022 | Seraina Müller What does a working day at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in Nairobi look like? A Digital Financial Services Specialist gives us an overview Adrian Mattmann (34) is a Digital Financial Services Specialist for the International Finance Corporation in Nairobi. We... Read more Blog 5 December 2022 | Seraina Müller - Jennifer Hauser-Seiz "The International Finance Corporation needs innovative minds and fresh people to challenge us" Many paths lead to the financial sector of multilateral cooperation – Senior Insurance Specialist Martin Buehler had... Read more Blog 28 November 2022 | Seraina Müller How competitive is entry into international cooperation, and how does that compare to climbing? Who would have thought that starting an international career is not much different from standing in front of a climbing... Read more Blog 21 November 2022 | Natacha Wicht - Daniel Glinz Eight career anchors: which ones drive your career? Dedication to a cause? Autonomy? Security? Faced with a career choice, what is your priority, and what would you never... Read more Blog 31 October 2022 | Chloé Favre - Natal Donnaloia Working at the World Bank through the eyes of Senior HR Specialist Mary Amanda Reinauer Working with a multilateral development bank, such as the World Bank (WB), can be highly attractive. But only some are... Read more Blog 6 October 2022 | Jérôme Faivre How to network successfully at career events Networking is more than helpful - it is essential to a successful career. This is even more true in a sector like Swiss... Read more Blog 31 August 2022 | Jérôme Faivre Are you "cheating on your employer" by attending a career event? As a professional, you may wonder whether it’s an act of disloyalty to your employer if you attend a career event such... Read more Blog 22 June 2022 | Neva Fark "Being Swiss, we tend to be a bit reserved. Get out of your comfort zone, don’t be afraid to network and make yourself seen!" David Müller, working for UNDP with SDG investing, talks about his fascination with Africa, maintaining a good work-life... Read more Blog 1 June 2022 | Gabriela Steinemann "Talent has no boundaries" – The UN is seeking to recruit persons with disabilities Are you a professional living with disabilities and interested in working for the United Nations? We encourage you to... Read more Blog 25 April 2022 | Emily Siebeneich - Romain Bachmann An insight into the financial dynamics of WHO with Saran Thierwächter Saran Thierwächter is a Finance Officer at the World Health Organisation (WHO). At the end of last year, he discussed... Read more Blog 5 April 2022 | Beat Geiser Are you "extremely motivated"? Applicants often have difficulty with their cover letters and commonly resort to using empty phrases. Many seem to... Read more Blog 28 February 2022 | Neva Fark Positioning your career in a post-pandemic world Michael Emery, HR Director of IOM-UN Migration, engages in a tough talk with journalist Nicoletta Cimmino on (post-... Read more Blog 21 February 2022 | Babette Pfander "Working in a fragile and complex context takes a bit of humility" Farook Doomun, Deputy Representative for Operations at UNICEF talks about his experience in fragile humanitarian... Read more Blog 17 January 2022 | Neva Fark "I never regretted leaving my well-paid job in Switzerland to start from scratch with an NGO in Colombia" At the age of 35, Tony Zuber changed his career and started working in international cooperation abroad. In this... Read more Blog 1 December 2021 | Guillaume Wegmüller "Ce sont les petites décisions qui façonnent notre vie", entretien avec Christian Castelli Rencontrez Christian Castelli, Policy and Best Practice Officer auprès de la Force intérimaire des Nations unies au... Read more Blog 1 November 2021 | Ladina Gisler - Resmy Paracherry «Der Klimawandel ist ein globales Thema, wobei die UNO eine unersetzliche Rolle spielt», Interview mit Martina Volpe Donlon Lernen Sie Martina Volpe Donlon, Leiterin der Klimakommunikation bei der UNO in New York, kennen. Read more Blog 25 September 2021 «Die WHO ist die Weltfeuerwehr», Interview mit Gaudenz Silberschmidt Lernen Sie Gaudenz Silberschmidt, Direktor der Abteilung Health and Multilateral Partnerships der... Read more Blog 5 September 2021 | Natal Donnaloia - Jérôme Faivre - Beat Geiser What is required for a posting in international cooperation? What skills should you have (or be able to learn easily on the job) for a posting abroad, for example as a UN Youth... Read more Blog 15 June 2021 «Unser Ziel ist eine Welt ohne Hunger», Interview mit Corinne Fleischer Lernen Sie Corinne Fleischer, Direktorin des UNO-Welternährungsprogramm (WFP) für den Nahen Osten und Nordafrika, kennen... Read more Blog 1 June 2021 | Association Suisse-ONU "L’ONU est bien loin d’être obsolète", entretien avec Mirko Manzoni Rencontrez Mirko Manzoni, envoyé personnel du Secrétaire général de l’ONU pour le Mozambique. Read more Blog 18 March 2021 | Guillaume Wegmüller - Marta Zaragoza Navarro "Saisir les opportunités et être à l’écoute de soi", entretien avec Gilles Cerutti Rencontrez Gilles Cerutti, Conseiller Stratégique du Président du CICR. Read more Blog 1 February 2021 | Guillaume Wegmüller - Marta Zaragoza Navarro "Connecter et rassembler", entretien avec Nadia Isler Rencontrez Nadia Isler, Fondatrice et Directrice du SDG Lab. Read more Blog 1 February 2021 «Schweizer Fachleute können einen wichtigen Beitrag in der UNO leisten», Interview mit Karin Grimm Lernen Sie Karin Grimm, Policy Specialist (Women, Peace and Security) bei UN Women in Mali, kennen. Read more Blog 5 March 2020 | Jérôme Faivre - Beat Geiser Working in international cooperation: five clichés you should be aware of Not sure how to get started on pursuing your interest in a career in international cooperation? Be aware of these... Read more Blog 5 February 2020 | Jérôme Faivre - Beat Geiser Internship, traineeship or junior programme? What else? Internships and co. give you the opportunity to gain work experience in international cooperation. How do they differ... Read more Blog 3 October 2016 | Babette Pfander "My job at a UN agency", Eva Mennel Meet Eva Mennel, Director Human Resources at UNICEF. Learn more about her position and career path. Read more Blog 4 April 2016 | Babette Pfander "Living and working within the United Nations system", Nathalie Meyer Meet Nathalie Meyer, Social Policy Specialist within the NETI Programme, UNICEF. Learn more about her position and... Read more Blog 7 March 2016 | Babette Pfander "My job in a development bank", Carlos Mollinedo Meet Carlos Mollinedo, Chief Strategy Economist at the African Development Bank. Learn more about his position and... Read more Blog 1 February 2016 | Babette Pfander "My job in a development bank", Katharina Falkner-Olmedo Meet Katharina Falkner-Olmedo, Division Chief at the Inter-American Development Bank. Learn more about her position and... Read more Blog 1 February 2016 | Babette Pfander "My job in a Swiss NGO for children's aid", Sylvain Fournier Meet Sylvain Fournier, Country Representative for Terre des hommes. Learn more about his position and career path. Read more Blog 4 January 2016 | Babette Pfander "My job with an international humanitarian aid organisation", Christelle Crot Meet Christelle Crot, Technical Advisor at Médecins Sans Frontières. Learn more about her position and career path. Read more Blog 1 November 2015 | Babette Pfander "My job in a development bank", Jean-Luc Bernasconi Meet Jean-Luc Bernasconi, Lead Economist at the World Bank in Tunis. Learn more about his position and career path. Read more Blog 1 October 2015 | Babette Pfander "My job as a programme coordinator in an NGO", Jens Engeli Meet Jens Engeli, Programme coordinator at Helvetas. Learn more about his position and career path. Read more Blog 1 October 2015 | Babette Pfander "My job at a UN agency", Jeremias Blaser Meet Jeremias Blaser, Deputy Country Director for UNDP in Ghana. Learn more about his position and career path. Read more Blog 1 October 2015 | Camille Aubry "My job in peace promotion", Rachel Gasser Meet Rachel Gasser, Deputy Head of the Mediation Program at swisspeace. Learn more about her position and career path. Read more Blog 1 October 2015 | Camille Aubry "My job in a corporate foundation", Miren Bengoa Meet Miren Bengoa, Executive Director of the Chanel Corporate Foundation. Learn more about her position and career path. Read more Blog 3 August 2015 | Babette Pfander "My job as an NGO programme manager", Fortunat Büsch Meet Fortunat Büsch, Programme Manager at the Swiss Red Cross. Learn more about his position and career path. Read more Blog 6 July 2015 | Camille Aubry "My career in international financial institutions", Laurent Corthay Meet Laurent Corthay, Specialist in private sector development with the World Bank. Learn more about his position and... Read more Blog 1 June 2015 | Camille Aubry "My job as a programme officer at the Swiss Confederation", Barbara Profeta Meet Barbara Profeta, Programme Officer at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. Learn more about her position and... Read more Blog 1 March 2015 | Babette Pfander "My job in the exchange of personnel in development cooperation", Judith Reusser Meet Judith Reusser, Specialist with Comundo. Learn more about her position and career path. Read more
Blog 6 November 2024 | Jérôme Faivre Networking Like a Pro at Forum cinfo 2024 In Swiss international cooperation, where relationships are key, networking is more than helpful - it is essential... Read more
Blog 28 August 2024 | Roman Twerenbold - Jérôme Faivre Getting Work Experience in International Cooperation: Insights from Young Professionals Entering the field of international cooperation is a dream for many young professionals driven by a desire to contribute... Read more
Blog 8 August 2024 | Beat Geiser - Jérôme Faivre Theory vs. Practical Experience in International Cooperation: Finding the Right Balance Pursuing a career in international cooperation often raises a critical question: how important is further education... Read more
Blog 8 April 2024 | Jérôme Faivre - Beat Geiser Is Further Education Right for You? Ask Yourself These Questions First In the ever-evolving world of international cooperation, further education is often cited as the key to becoming or... Read more
Blog 14 September 2023 | Beat Geiser Travelling with some "do-gooding" on the side - reflections on voluntourism While it is possible to buy experiences abroad, the real opportunities that can launch or advance a career in... Read more
Blog 6 August 2023 | Beat Geiser Quality check: Assessing volunteering opportunities For the uninitiated, determining the integrity of an organisation offering volunteer opportunities can be challenging... Read more
Blog 20 June 2023 | Beat Geiser Voluntary work, charity work or volunteering – do they bring career benefits? While some people are happy to take a "time-out", others prefer to get a taste of the professional field of... Read more
Blog 13 June 2023 | Seraina Müller Why you should be on UN rosters If you aspire to work with the UN, being on a UN roster is an essential step towards achieving your goal. But wait –... Read more
Blog 20 April 2023 | Jérôme Faivre The power of attitude: preparing for the future of international cooperation As an experienced professional in today’s international cooperation world, you probably already have a wealth of... Read more
Blog 29 March 2023 | Jérôme Faivre The power of attitude: developing social and personal skills for a career in international cooperation As a young professional entering the sector, you may think that expertise and technical skills are the most important... Read more
Blog 22 February 2023 | Seraina Müller The difference between private banking and multilateral finance: insights from Matthias Hedinger Matthias Hedinger, a Principal Investment Officer at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), tells us about his... Read more
Blog 17 February 2023 | Chloé Favre - Nicole Töpperwien Accessing social security in an unpredictable global career situation At the beginning of our international careers, we tend to disregard social security, but later wish we had addressed... Read more
Blog 9 February 2023 | Beat Geiser Networking: no need to panic More than just a few of us are uncomfortable with networking. We want to connect with others, but for many this means... Read more
Blog 24 January 2023 | Sina Baranyai Professionals in international cooperation – finding the right balance as a family People interested in international cooperation often wonder if it aligns with starting a family. At Forum cinfo 22... Read more
Blog 9 January 2023 | Seraina Müller On the importance of keywords in UN applications, and more tips on how to get hired by the UN All who have considered applying to the UN have certainly heard about the fierce competition. We asked an expert to... Read more
Blog 28 December 2022 | Seraina Müller What does a working day at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in Nairobi look like? A Digital Financial Services Specialist gives us an overview Adrian Mattmann (34) is a Digital Financial Services Specialist for the International Finance Corporation in Nairobi. We... Read more
Blog 5 December 2022 | Seraina Müller - Jennifer Hauser-Seiz "The International Finance Corporation needs innovative minds and fresh people to challenge us" Many paths lead to the financial sector of multilateral cooperation – Senior Insurance Specialist Martin Buehler had... Read more
Blog 28 November 2022 | Seraina Müller How competitive is entry into international cooperation, and how does that compare to climbing? Who would have thought that starting an international career is not much different from standing in front of a climbing... Read more
Blog 21 November 2022 | Natacha Wicht - Daniel Glinz Eight career anchors: which ones drive your career? Dedication to a cause? Autonomy? Security? Faced with a career choice, what is your priority, and what would you never... Read more
Blog 31 October 2022 | Chloé Favre - Natal Donnaloia Working at the World Bank through the eyes of Senior HR Specialist Mary Amanda Reinauer Working with a multilateral development bank, such as the World Bank (WB), can be highly attractive. But only some are... Read more
Blog 6 October 2022 | Jérôme Faivre How to network successfully at career events Networking is more than helpful - it is essential to a successful career. This is even more true in a sector like Swiss... Read more
Blog 31 August 2022 | Jérôme Faivre Are you "cheating on your employer" by attending a career event? As a professional, you may wonder whether it’s an act of disloyalty to your employer if you attend a career event such... Read more
Blog 22 June 2022 | Neva Fark "Being Swiss, we tend to be a bit reserved. Get out of your comfort zone, don’t be afraid to network and make yourself seen!" David Müller, working for UNDP with SDG investing, talks about his fascination with Africa, maintaining a good work-life... Read more
Blog 1 June 2022 | Gabriela Steinemann "Talent has no boundaries" – The UN is seeking to recruit persons with disabilities Are you a professional living with disabilities and interested in working for the United Nations? We encourage you to... Read more
Blog 25 April 2022 | Emily Siebeneich - Romain Bachmann An insight into the financial dynamics of WHO with Saran Thierwächter Saran Thierwächter is a Finance Officer at the World Health Organisation (WHO). At the end of last year, he discussed... Read more
Blog 5 April 2022 | Beat Geiser Are you "extremely motivated"? Applicants often have difficulty with their cover letters and commonly resort to using empty phrases. Many seem to... Read more
Blog 28 February 2022 | Neva Fark Positioning your career in a post-pandemic world Michael Emery, HR Director of IOM-UN Migration, engages in a tough talk with journalist Nicoletta Cimmino on (post-... Read more
Blog 21 February 2022 | Babette Pfander "Working in a fragile and complex context takes a bit of humility" Farook Doomun, Deputy Representative for Operations at UNICEF talks about his experience in fragile humanitarian... Read more
Blog 17 January 2022 | Neva Fark "I never regretted leaving my well-paid job in Switzerland to start from scratch with an NGO in Colombia" At the age of 35, Tony Zuber changed his career and started working in international cooperation abroad. In this... Read more
Blog 1 December 2021 | Guillaume Wegmüller "Ce sont les petites décisions qui façonnent notre vie", entretien avec Christian Castelli Rencontrez Christian Castelli, Policy and Best Practice Officer auprès de la Force intérimaire des Nations unies au... Read more
Blog 1 November 2021 | Ladina Gisler - Resmy Paracherry «Der Klimawandel ist ein globales Thema, wobei die UNO eine unersetzliche Rolle spielt», Interview mit Martina Volpe Donlon Lernen Sie Martina Volpe Donlon, Leiterin der Klimakommunikation bei der UNO in New York, kennen. Read more
Blog 25 September 2021 «Die WHO ist die Weltfeuerwehr», Interview mit Gaudenz Silberschmidt Lernen Sie Gaudenz Silberschmidt, Direktor der Abteilung Health and Multilateral Partnerships der... Read more
Blog 5 September 2021 | Natal Donnaloia - Jérôme Faivre - Beat Geiser What is required for a posting in international cooperation? What skills should you have (or be able to learn easily on the job) for a posting abroad, for example as a UN Youth... Read more
Blog 15 June 2021 «Unser Ziel ist eine Welt ohne Hunger», Interview mit Corinne Fleischer Lernen Sie Corinne Fleischer, Direktorin des UNO-Welternährungsprogramm (WFP) für den Nahen Osten und Nordafrika, kennen... Read more
Blog 1 June 2021 | Association Suisse-ONU "L’ONU est bien loin d’être obsolète", entretien avec Mirko Manzoni Rencontrez Mirko Manzoni, envoyé personnel du Secrétaire général de l’ONU pour le Mozambique. Read more
Blog 18 March 2021 | Guillaume Wegmüller - Marta Zaragoza Navarro "Saisir les opportunités et être à l’écoute de soi", entretien avec Gilles Cerutti Rencontrez Gilles Cerutti, Conseiller Stratégique du Président du CICR. Read more
Blog 1 February 2021 | Guillaume Wegmüller - Marta Zaragoza Navarro "Connecter et rassembler", entretien avec Nadia Isler Rencontrez Nadia Isler, Fondatrice et Directrice du SDG Lab. Read more
Blog 1 February 2021 «Schweizer Fachleute können einen wichtigen Beitrag in der UNO leisten», Interview mit Karin Grimm Lernen Sie Karin Grimm, Policy Specialist (Women, Peace and Security) bei UN Women in Mali, kennen. Read more
Blog 5 March 2020 | Jérôme Faivre - Beat Geiser Working in international cooperation: five clichés you should be aware of Not sure how to get started on pursuing your interest in a career in international cooperation? Be aware of these... Read more
Blog 5 February 2020 | Jérôme Faivre - Beat Geiser Internship, traineeship or junior programme? What else? Internships and co. give you the opportunity to gain work experience in international cooperation. How do they differ... Read more
Blog 3 October 2016 | Babette Pfander "My job at a UN agency", Eva Mennel Meet Eva Mennel, Director Human Resources at UNICEF. Learn more about her position and career path. Read more
Blog 4 April 2016 | Babette Pfander "Living and working within the United Nations system", Nathalie Meyer Meet Nathalie Meyer, Social Policy Specialist within the NETI Programme, UNICEF. Learn more about her position and... Read more
Blog 7 March 2016 | Babette Pfander "My job in a development bank", Carlos Mollinedo Meet Carlos Mollinedo, Chief Strategy Economist at the African Development Bank. Learn more about his position and... Read more
Blog 1 February 2016 | Babette Pfander "My job in a development bank", Katharina Falkner-Olmedo Meet Katharina Falkner-Olmedo, Division Chief at the Inter-American Development Bank. Learn more about her position and... Read more
Blog 1 February 2016 | Babette Pfander "My job in a Swiss NGO for children's aid", Sylvain Fournier Meet Sylvain Fournier, Country Representative for Terre des hommes. Learn more about his position and career path. Read more
Blog 4 January 2016 | Babette Pfander "My job with an international humanitarian aid organisation", Christelle Crot Meet Christelle Crot, Technical Advisor at Médecins Sans Frontières. Learn more about her position and career path. Read more
Blog 1 November 2015 | Babette Pfander "My job in a development bank", Jean-Luc Bernasconi Meet Jean-Luc Bernasconi, Lead Economist at the World Bank in Tunis. Learn more about his position and career path. Read more
Blog 1 October 2015 | Babette Pfander "My job as a programme coordinator in an NGO", Jens Engeli Meet Jens Engeli, Programme coordinator at Helvetas. Learn more about his position and career path. Read more
Blog 1 October 2015 | Babette Pfander "My job at a UN agency", Jeremias Blaser Meet Jeremias Blaser, Deputy Country Director for UNDP in Ghana. Learn more about his position and career path. Read more
Blog 1 October 2015 | Camille Aubry "My job in peace promotion", Rachel Gasser Meet Rachel Gasser, Deputy Head of the Mediation Program at swisspeace. Learn more about her position and career path. Read more
Blog 1 October 2015 | Camille Aubry "My job in a corporate foundation", Miren Bengoa Meet Miren Bengoa, Executive Director of the Chanel Corporate Foundation. Learn more about her position and career path. Read more
Blog 3 August 2015 | Babette Pfander "My job as an NGO programme manager", Fortunat Büsch Meet Fortunat Büsch, Programme Manager at the Swiss Red Cross. Learn more about his position and career path. Read more
Blog 6 July 2015 | Camille Aubry "My career in international financial institutions", Laurent Corthay Meet Laurent Corthay, Specialist in private sector development with the World Bank. Learn more about his position and... Read more
Blog 1 June 2015 | Camille Aubry "My job as a programme officer at the Swiss Confederation", Barbara Profeta Meet Barbara Profeta, Programme Officer at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. Learn more about her position and... Read more
Blog 1 March 2015 | Babette Pfander "My job in the exchange of personnel in development cooperation", Judith Reusser Meet Judith Reusser, Specialist with Comundo. Learn more about her position and career path. Read more
