United Nations Research Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at United Nations.
United Nations
Research Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a competency based interview. First they asked how knowledgable I was about the subjects the department was working on. Then, they asked me about give examples about how I contributed to the data visualization, data analysis.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about a time you managed a problem and how you dealt with it.
- Can you share an instance where you were responsible for a problem and your approach to resolving it?
United Nations
Research Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a brief 30-minute call for a research fellowship role. It was more casual than I anticipated and was with the research manager only. The turnaround was quick, likely due to an urgent need for assistance on the research project.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me about your experience with different research methodologies?
- What aspects of this subject matter are you interested in?
- How do you perform when working under pressure?
United Nations
Research Assistant
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied online through Inspira in mid-September 2016. In October, I got an invite for a filter test, followed by a written test in November. December brought a panel interview with the hiring manager and 4 staff members (3 conducted the interview). By late December, I was told I was selected, with the contract expected in 2 weeks to 2 months. But in late February, Inspira sent an automated message saying the job opening was cancelled, and I heard nothing back from HR or the interviewers.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about a time you were part of a successful team? What was your specific role on that team?
- Can you describe a challenge that your team encountered and explain how you resolved it?
United Nations Research Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from United Nations interview reports.
“What's your strategy for managing multiple urgent tasks simultaneously?”
Read reports →“What aspects of this subject matter are you interested in?”
Read reports →“What are your strategies for managing multiple tasks simultaneously?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about your experience with different research methodologies?”
Read reports →“How do you perform when working under pressure?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance from the last six months where you had to convey difficult news and explain your approach?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about a time you were part of a successful team? What was your specific role on that team?”
Read report →“Can you describe a challenge that your team encountered and explain how you resolved it?”
Read report →“What motivated you to apply for this role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 United Nations interview reports.