A reference check is always a good sign, thats for sure. The medical is typically to evaluate if you can perform your job, not a judgement on your overall fitness. After the interview they said it could take up t a month to finish all things. (Of course I could not argue how stupid this reasoning is against my potential employer!) I am Kenyan and not sure whether they hire people from developing countries into these positions.. Your responses have answered most of them. I really love what u offer to the people in the whole world How are you doing? Good luck! I hope my experience can be helpful. Happy new year to you! At the end of the interview I asked if it would take a long time to know the results of the interviews. Thanks Sebastian my question i applied for position of logistics assistant FS4 Darfur in April 2016 then in July 20th i received an email inviting me for an online assessment which was done on 20th July 2016 but up to now have not received any communication about the position of the job and its status still reads Under consideration. Generally, the on-cycle recruiting process occurs during the summer / early fall whereas off-cycle recruiting can be year-round. Click on each of the headings to read some common questions and answers regarding the police staff recruitment process. I had my final interview in January 2016 with a verbal offer and am still waiting on the written offer. Irene, Hello Thats obviously not to say that it is not *major*, just that it seems to come up less frequently as its highly specialized. Please explain in brief the way of getting the Jobmeans previously if it kept in Roster, how much time taken to get it? Should I write the contact person who is in charged of the test process management? Thank you for an excellent service and the dedication you show to each query. However, other applicants can also be waiting around 6 or 18 months (Again, depends on the job and if they are passing the stages of the application process). What else will take place between now and then? I sent you the login details. I love your blog, but for some reason my comments never get posted. Get new vacancies and internships daily on your phone. First i send my CV, motivational letter and other documents. Thanks, It means that the process is still ongoing. I wanted to follow up on a question one of the readers had, but mine is related to a very early stage of application. Thanks for the support and appreciate any feedback. Another positions, the application status is applied and the vacancy status is under review. Again they said it is an initial contract and its also renewable, if I get the job, what factors will contribute to a renewal of contract. But I know they use automatic longlisting based on user inputs. My understanding was that the roster is a pool of eligible candidates; not that it was a line of who gets the next job. 2. I am planning to do a follow up email emphasizing my interest and suitability and adding some addition information that could support my candidacy. Thank you. The recruitment process: 10 steps necessary for success Our turn is not so far. Is there any chance? Instead of saying When I read your information about an XXX in New York, I wrote When I read your information about an YYY in Geneva. I have been interviewed for P2 position and have even been placed on roster about 02 months ago but no progress yet. Recruitment FAQs | NHS Professionals As of now, I have not heard anything from them. News???? Jun:Selection Ongoing (Interviewed period) August 2016: Applied to a General Assembly P3 position in New York. Its not like my life is hanging on it but I just want to get an idea to make myself comfortable. Do not expect to get a natural reply but do not give up on applying for potential opportunities you may think are viable. Good luck! Could you kindly advise on what you think I should do? Guidelines on Recruitment and Selection of Short-Term Professional Staff. Is it a phone call or an email? Donate 10 USD. In January, 2016 I contacted the HR guy to asked about the status and I was informed the process is still ongoing but they will contact me as soon as information become available. Yes unfortunately if the status changes to evaluation and you didnt hear from them, then you are not part of the process at that time. But if anybody knows, please chime in! How long does WFP recruitment process take? Once you've submitted your application online, our recruitment team will review your application. Hello Mercy. Thanks for it. Secondly, it is not unheard of. I have an interview (skype) FAO which will be conducted in English, but, based on the vacancy requirements, I will need to be assessed also in one of the other FAO official languages which should be French (level B) unfortutnately, I dont think my fench is up to level B. I found this blog while in search of answers to the many questions I had about the UN recruitment process. To apply you will need to select a vacant position, review its requirements, then create a user account on the website. i also invited to take test but have no idea about the test content and do not know how to prepare Help & FAQs | Information on the PSNI and police staff recruitment Donate 2 USD The UN website provided some international vacancies, but really not all of them. May I apply, mentioning that kind of work-experience, by a strict relative, anyway? Also if you would like to know the position salary, please read this article - UN Salary Scale in UN, Types of UN contracts. I have applied for a P3 position back in June 2012 and no news since then the process status is under consideration, which could be normal from what I have read in the topics above. Were you ever hired for the position you were Rostered? Timing: 1 week - 1 month Behind the Scenes: Recruiters have a lot of coordination to do when setting up interviews. This has been my dream now for the past 4 years and while its been frustrating, it will definitely be worth it when I make it to the big time. Also the test hand outs were collected manually, though we did write number codes instead of our names on hand out papers, all the our answers were in the open. Does any other person get at least good news? I blogged about the topic extensively earlier. This can take anything between a few days to a few months. Started later that in was announced. Be patient Usually budget availability + performance are the biggest drivers for contract renewal. Im not aware of any age limit (other than pension age). Thanks Sebastian for your response. Once you find one, click the "Apply Now" button. A whole lot of useful information you have here. How long should recruitment take? - Talos ATS There is no rule about notifying in case you are not successful. While waiting the call for next step, I realized that I had actually forgotten to mention the names of three reference persons in the P-11 form. I also took the tests last december, got the same frustration when I did not have a chance to get rostered. Congrats on getting on the roster. How do i get on a rooster, i always want to apply for jobs but it tells me its only for rooster candidates, i am confused. But before we start, lets clarify, that this post is neither trying to criticise nor defend the UNs recruitment policies but merely outlining some of the elements of the process. Also, understand that Im not representing the UN in any way and the information provided below is merely information from my experience running the UN Job List. I have sent emails ad made phone calls at first I would get replies but now I dont even get replies to my inquires. Good luck! What does this mean? I didnt have time to finish the test The written test is a 100 question multiple choice timed exam. Frequently Asked Questions About Employment - Human Resources Hi Sebastian .. Competency based interview. I havent heard from them since. The additional information or assessment results obtained from a telephone screening must be fully documented. Hi dear Sebastian, Also, people might want to check greendoor website for UN related experiences. My question is do you know other applicants who have been similarly rostered? Attention. I went through the normal recruitment process. Here is a breakdown of my application timeline with a UN agency: October 2015 Applied for UN contract position Thank you Sebastian for your guidance and help for the people who are interested in joining UN.I feel lucky as well as other people who come across your web site, please keep doing the good work. I have applied for a P3 for which application deadline was 12th April 2015, not heard anything so far and status is Under Consideration. Language skills? I think strictly speaking you could go for P3/P4 jobs Im however now sure how easy that would be: a P4 is pretty senior already and you would come in new to the system. Until now there is no update. It's important to note that this will likely vary depending on your industry, location, EVP, and the role in question. How long is the hiring process if I apply to the rcmp? The NHS reportedly uses enough paper to easily reach the moon and back. 2 days back, I got an email, stating, my name will be included in the roster of sharepoint developers. If you've been invited for the interview - your chances to get a job are quite well. Seeking your advise if it would be good idea to gently follow up. Sometimes things get delayed. The UN never(!) This is what a candidate is looking for while applying for UN. I do believe this year will be better for everyone. I was also recommended by the Head of HR (in the middle of the process) to apply to another position that was part of the same cluster and coherent with my profile. Attention - there may be special requirements like a Maximum of 1000 Characters for the Motivation / Cover Letter. Would you classify a paid internship that may lead to an associate position (8h a day, great responsibility) as professional experience for UN purposes? Candidates interviewing for IT Operations Officer and Internal Auditor rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for BSA Analyst and Admin Assistant roles were rated as the easiest.