UN-HABITAT General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at UN-HABITAT.
UN-HABITAT
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview happened right after I passed the test. So the whole process was applying online, doing the exam, interview, and the contract. It was warm and inviting, they asked mostly about team collaborations. The interview was scheduled for 30 minutes but it went for 40 minutes.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about a time you faced challenges while working in a team?
UN-HABITAT
Intern
Intern Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The hiring manager for the New York branch was really persistent, first calling, then emailing multiple times, and even texting me to confirm my interview for Fall 2024, even though I'd already replied to her initial email. When we finally met for the panel interview with three people, she spent the first five minutes grilling me about why I hadn't responded to her messages. Honestly, I was already pretty annoyed by that point. The rest of the interview was mostly negative, focusing on questions about how I handle failure, difficult teammates, or stressful situations. For example, she asked me to give another example of handling failure. The other interviewers didn't seem to have much to ask.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell me about a time you dealt with failure.
- Could you provide another instance of how you managed failure?
- Describe how you approach dealing with a challenging team member.
UN-HABITAT
Intern
Intern Easy Neutral experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
It was easy. You apply through the careers portal (inspira) and a computer selects a shortlist. Then, they asked me to send more info like my Portfolio, a self-made CV, and some management questions. After that, they asked me to do a written assessment. I guess if I get selected, they'll contact me for an easy interview over Skype.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you introduce your professional background?
- Could you explain a project from your portfolio?
- Tell me about your experience staying abroad.
UN-HABITAT General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from UN-HABITAT interview reports.
“What's the best way to improve cities?”
Read reports →“What is your opinion on smart cities?”
Read reports →“Could you write an article in Spanish?”
Read reports →“Can you tell us what urban law entails?”
Read reports →“Which aspect of climate change do you find most fascinating, and why?”
Read report →“What do you know about the city?”
Read report →“Do you have any knowledge or opinions regarding the work of UN-Habitat and the stations you have selected?”
Read report →“What do you know about and think of the work done by UN-Habitat and the specific stations you're interested in?”
Read report →“What was your motivation for wanting to work on land tenure issues?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 26 UN-HABITAT interview reports.