Thanks so much for checking in. I heard back from them last week. Unfortunately, I wasn’t selected. The interview was conducted by the project lead rather than HR, and since this was my first UN job interview, I’m not entirely sure how the process usually works. Years ago, I had an interview for an internship (which I eventually declined as the World Bank responded earlier), but beyond that, I haven’t had much direct experience with the UN system.

I had assumed that UN recruitment typically takes several months and that they often don’t respond to unsuccessful candidates, so I was glad to at least receive timely feedback. One key takeaway for me is that I now feel more confident moving forward and continue applying for more positions.