United Nations Consultant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at United Nations.
United Nations
Consultant
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Case
it was very good and interesting. They asked about specific issues in the region and how i would deal with adversity. They also asked why I wanted the position. They asked me about a challenging situation and how I dealt with it.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Describe a challenging situation and how you handled it.
- How would you address specific regional issues and deal with adversity?
- What motivates your interest in this position?
United Nations
Consultant
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process is pretty standard, so it's good to get ready with behavioral questions and anticipate what they might ask. Depending on the specific job description, it's usually not too tough, but sometimes they'll throw in technical questions that are specific to the role.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a project you managed with a tight deadline?
United Nations
Advisor
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I applied through my University's career center, sending in my Resume, Cover Letter, and a writing sample (a research paper). I got a call inviting me for an interview. The interview itself was done via Skype with the supervisor. It was a pretty laid-back interview, partly because of the cultural values of the mission. For any UN interview, make sure you dress professionally in business attire, a blazer is recommended as it's a very formal environment. I got a call a week later offering me the position, and I started the following week.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How have your university courses prepared you for this role?
United Nations Consultant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from United Nations interview reports.
“What are the UN's most significant accomplishments?”
Read reports →“What are the international dimensions of labour migration policy?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the connection between our UN agency and the SDGs?”
Read reports →“What about Glassdoor's minimum word count?”
Read reports →“What ideas would you suggest to country representatives to foster coordination among stakeholders when implementing national plans?”
Read report →“Can you tell me what you know about the work of the UN or the New Zealand Permanent Mission?”
Read report →“What are your ideas for improving site statistics?”
Read report →“What information do you have about our team?”
Read report →“Can you share your knowledge on how to implement the 2030 agenda for sustainable development?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 30 United Nations interview reports.