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Application wisdom in a nutshell
I opened this week's newsletter from James Clear, the author of bestseller "Atomic Habits" who claims to write “the most wisdom per word of any newsletter on the web” and I immediately wanted to share this one line with you...
New UN jobs app
Have you heard? There's a new UN job search app! They didn't see the need to complicate things with fancy names and simply call it "UN Jobs". It's reportedly used by...
What not to do on LinkedIn
You know when a UN organization or one of their staff posts about a vacancy and the comments fill up with "I'm interested", "How do I apply?" and similar replies? – Every time I see it, I...
How to make progress on anything
I'm celebrating a finished project today! Yay! All credit goes to a productivity hack that’s turned out to be oh so effective – taking...
Just do it
Submit that job application, ok? Your talent is waiting to find its match. This job might be it...
Consultant network & resources
Have you considered applying for consultancies at the UN? I wrote about this in March, and later received a tip about a network and resources for "impact consultants", i.e., independent contractors...
Fastest CV makeover ever
Here's a quick tip for a super-speedy CV refresh: update your font. Outdated fonts can make your CV look like it hasn't been updated for ages - or worse, like you're...
CV format – familiar beats fancy
Today, I want to share a quick tip to make sure your CV is fit for purpose. It's all about how you organize your information. Let me first acknowledge that for most UN jobs, you'll...
Hand on heart – is it time for an upgrade?
When was the last time you took a step back and looked at your application documents from a bird’s-eye view? When we pull up our latest version to customize it for a new opportunity, it’s easy to...
Not all documents are meant to be created equal
A common mistake I see candidates make in their applications, is trying to make every part of their application do the full job of getting you hired, resulting in...
Confirmation bias & first impressions
The human brain is fascinating, don't you agree? The more we understand, the more efficiently we can communicate. One useful aspect of human psychology when it comes to job applications is...
Too much of a good thing?
In the last few weeks, I've seen pieces of personal communication, including application documents, that show telltale signs of being AI-generated. Credibility immediately plummets...
Good people, doing good work, need breaks!
While I do encourage you to "keep sending those applications!", please make sure you give yourself a real break every so often. That means stepping away from job searching and application tweaking too! I know it's tempting to ...
How long should your CV be?
How long should a CV be? What is the ideal length? Well, I don't have a one-number answer for you, but I have 1 rule and 1 guiding principle when it comes to...
Podcasts to inspire your UN career pursuits
I'm a big fan of reflecting and listening to our own heart and gut, but where would we be without listening to the experience of others? As you line up your summer playlist, here are...
How to stay in integrity while putting your best foot forward
"Selling yourself" is a common struggle among great candidates. The discomfort of possibly exaggerating often leads to understating accomplishments, which is how good people end up unintentionally lying...
Recruiters are human too
Have you ever thought about what it's like to be a recruiter faced with 300 multipage applications and a hiring manger who wanted them all screened by yesterday? Do you think they carefully read every single meticulously crafted...
UN application perfection?
You never know the circumstances of any one role, who your competition is, or what they bring to that particular process. What you can do, is to engage and bring your very best to...
Fortget T-tables!
Any search for UN application writing tips will tell you to customize, tailor, adjust, and align your application to the job description. No surprise, right? But, if that's all you get, you're still left to...
Overthinking your UN application?
Several of you have told me that while the job postings are long (lots of words), they don't necessarily have the information that would help you tailor your applications effectively (relevant info). I hear you want more specifics...
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Ambitious HR agenda?
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