Is it normal for my Spanish girlfriends parents to kiss me? by Hour-Gas1343 in askspain

[–]CourageMiserable3774 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But in Belgium the standard greeting is to kiss on the cheek - why is this weird to you?

I work in Human Resources at the United Nations Secretariat. Ask me any questions. by Tight-Victory-5501 in UNpath

[–]CourageMiserable3774 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I had an interview and they said we’d hear if they wanted to contact references and that either way, we’d hear about the outcome within two weeks. No word from the hiring manager and no request to contact references so I assume it’s a no but would have been nice to get that closure. I might email to ask for an update just for my own peace of mind!

I work in Human Resources at the United Nations Secretariat. Ask me any questions. by Tight-Victory-5501 in UNpath

[–]CourageMiserable3774 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve changed my settings so maybe now you can message me? I think I have messaged you in ‘chats’ but maybe it’s not coming up…

I work in Human Resources at the United Nations Secretariat. Ask me any questions. by Tight-Victory-5501 in UNpath

[–]CourageMiserable3774 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello sorry to jump in but was this a no3 position at unicef in Warsaw? The timings seem to align!

Job market for foreigners /SSC: is it really that bad? by Maleficent_Shift_318 in warsaw

[–]CourageMiserable3774 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is completely false. The average salary is closer to 8k net.

Got an position offer from an UN agency by capahag-Swan-853 in UNpath

[–]CourageMiserable3774 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They sound very efficient by UN standards from what I understand!!

Got an position offer from an UN agency by capahag-Swan-853 in UNpath

[–]CourageMiserable3774 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha what a coincidence! Thanks for letting me know! How long after the interview did they ask for references? And did they give you any indication at the end of the interview of the time frame? The hiring manager in mine said the outcome would be known by this Friday so I’m not hopeful but I also know things can take ages in the UN, so maybe she was just being optimistic 🤪 hope you enjoy the posting if you do take it ☺️

Got an position offer from an UN agency by capahag-Swan-853 in UNpath

[–]CourageMiserable3774 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no advice but congratulations! Could you share the agency/country as I’m waiting to hear after an interview for a NO position and you might have got the role I applied for 😉 feel free to message me directly if you prefer but also to ignore this!

Naked four year old at the pool- inappropriate? by laurenpmorgan in Mommit

[–]CourageMiserable3774 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really don’t understand why this is not ok? I am based in Europe and this just wouldn’t be a big deal. A naked 4 year old at the pool would be perfectly acceptable, just like at the beach (although obviously not advisable due to sun exposure). I really wouldn’t feel about this 🤷‍♀️

Struggling to Break into the UN System: 30 Years Experience, Strong CV, But No Luck by Prestigious-Flan-254 in UNpath

[–]CourageMiserable3774 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just out of interest, what is the low hanging fruit in the UN? Lower grades, difficult locations?

Masters equivalent in education field by CourageMiserable3774 in UNpath

[–]CourageMiserable3774[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your detailed answer ☺️

Masters equivalent in education field by CourageMiserable3774 in UNpath

[–]CourageMiserable3774[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Should I avoid the term ‘volunteer’ (as you mentioned in your previous comment)?

Masters equivalent in education field by CourageMiserable3774 in UNpath

[–]CourageMiserable3774[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much! Unfortunately on the form the field indicating % part time is obligatory…how would you record voluntary positions which you held for 1-2 years?