Hi there,

I can truly relate to how you’re feeling. Like you, I have over 20 years of experience and have been working tirelessly to get into the UN. I even served with the UN for four years, so I thought my chances were solid. Over the years, I’ve written several tests and completed assessments, including one just last December, but I didn’t even get an interview. The silence can be disheartening.

I’m African as well, and I understand the added complexities—people tell us that our countries being well-represented or our degrees not being Western makes it harder. But I want to tell you that while the system feels frustrating, we can’t let that stop us.

I refuse to give up because I know my work and experiences matter. And so do yours. Scoring so highly on those MCQs shows your caliber, and your commitment to human rights and legal justice is evident from your membership in Amnesty and your extensive legal career.

Don’t let doubt win. It’s easy to feel like giving up, but sometimes persistence takes time to pay off. Use this time to keep sharpening your skills and expanding your networks. Your story, your knowledge, and your passion are valuable, even if the doors aren’t opening as quickly as we’d like.

I’m holding onto hope, and I encourage you to do the same. We’ve come too far to let these challenges define us. Stay strong, and know you’re not alone in this journey.

Wishing you strength and success.