Mark attended the University of Harvard. He graduated as one of the best in his class and was endorsed by his HOD as a man of exemplary character but he couldn’t land the job of his dreams- the job of working with the United Nation.

Why has Mark failed to land the job so far?

From the above, we can see that Mark has two competencies.

Academic Competency- This can be seen in Mark graduating at the top of his class
Excellent Character
While these two competencies are key to landing a UN job, you need to understand that there are other requirements which may be written or unwritten.

Though I cannot say with certainty why Mark was unable to land the job despite being among the best- on analysis of Mark CV, two key things were absent.

Ability to Speak a Foreign Language or Second Language
No Volunteering Experience
How Speaking a Foreign Language can Land You a UN Job

As most jobs advertised online, UN jobs are location dependent. This means that you are expected to work from a particular location.

The job requires you to have the ability to speak the local dialect of the people. While this may not be the most important factor, any person who has the ability to speak the dialect of the area where you are to be posted will definitely have an advantage over you.

For example, if a UN Job has its location in any French-speaking nation, you know that the first requirement is your ability for you to communicate in French.

This is why at Famlang we encourage people to learn a second or third language because it could just be the skill hindering you from landing your dream job.

If you are based in Port Harcourt, acquiring a foreign language skill has become easier. This is because Famlang has developed a curriculum that makes it easy for you to learn a foreign language within three months.

The Importance of Volunteering to Landing a UN job

As I mentioned earlier, volunteering was also missing from Mark CV.

For those who aren’t familiar with the term volunteering, volunteering simply means committing your energy to helping others for something you feel passionate about without receiving any compulsory monetary reward. Continue reading:https://famlangblog./2016/07/27/how-to-fast-track-your-chance-of-becoming-a-un-employee/ or you can reach out on 08036532254