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      Communications Specialist Interview

      16 Aug 2013
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at United Nations

      Interview

      First you do a written test and then a panel interview by phone. I was interviewed by a panel of 6 members and each asked a question. All the questions are competency based questions that you should link back to your professional experience by providing concrete examples of situations that demonstrate that competency.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      how you managed a challenging situation with a college or former boss
      Answer question
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      Other Communications Specialist interview reviews for United Nations

      Communications Specialist Interview

      1 Aug 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Baku, Baku
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at United Nations (Baku, Baku) in Nov 2023

      Interview

      Competency-based structured interview by a panel of 3 people, including HR, supervisor of the post and subject mayter expert. The length up to 1 hr, it can be both online or offline.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Describe a situation when you had to communicate something difficult to your manager?
      Answer question

      Communications Specialist Interview

      11 Oct 2023
      Anonymous employee
      New York, NY
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at United Nations (New York, NY)

      Interview

      The job interview consisted of three distinct rounds, each characterized by its efficiency and relevance. The questions posed were incisive, ensuring a thorough assessment of my qualifications. Overall, the process was swift and exceptionally well-coordinated.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why I am right for the role and what I can bring.
      Answer question

      Communications Specialist Interview

      8 Oct 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Bangkok
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at United Nations (Bangkok) in Feb 2022

      Interview

      Written text, then, if you made it, you have to do Competency Based Interview which is necessary for all the UN interview process. Based on the JD, you might have different topics, but you need to prepare those topic with real examples.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me about a challenging situation that you faced and how did you solve it?
      1 Answer

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