In this article, Gagan Vaseer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaganvaseer/) provides step-by-step instructions on how to build a career in the United Nations. He presents a strategy to develop skills and experience that will make a candidate successful in this goal. This is an excellent list for career development planning across the board. In summary (link to article below):
- Understanding the mission.
- Pursuing relevant experience.
- Developing fluency in multiple languages.
- Developing experience working in various places in the world.
- Learning to showcase your skills with evidence.
- Attitude: grit, perseverance, and patience.