Preparing for an international career

Cluster

Career Management

Target group

Members of the Doctoral School, no previous knowledge required

Aim

This specialised Career Workshop will entail some of the best insights for PhD students aiming for careers at the United Nations or other International Organisations. Does making a difference motivate you? Are you driven to be a part of a bigger purpose in the service of humanity? Eager to pursue a career in the international labor market and international institutions? Are you the type of person who will travel and work in different countries? Do you thrive in an environment that is truly international and multi-cultural, which respects as well as promotes diversity and functions at its best through the efforts of teams of different people? You wonder what skill set and competencies to bring along? In this workshop, participants will receive an introduction to the United Nations and other international institutions, learn about different types of profiles accessible with PhD + skills needed, get to know career tracks of PhD holders across different international organisations (UN, World bank, OECD and the EU institutions…) and receive information on junior tracks, including eligibility + recruitment process. Participants will learn how to write a motivation letter and CV for international careers and how to best prepare for oral and written tests and interviews.

Programme

Day 1

• Introduction the work opportunities in the United Nations, entry points, required skillset, competencies and qualifications. Overview and work opportunities in international organizations and other than the United Nations.
• Overview of key career trajectories for those holding a PhD.
• Introduction to work opportunities and skills requirements with the European Union through international postings at EU Delegations and EU missions abroad.

Day 2

• Examples of career pathways from officials currently working in UN and EU organizations to walk us through their careers and tell us how they entered the UN. The samples provide insights of real work projects, daily tasks, challenges and benefits of working for an international organization.
• Career planning, goal setting, vision and next steps towards a UN career. Each person would need to fill in an action plan, which will be presented in peer groups, including feedback and planning of next steps.
• Preparing for a tailored job application and how to apply for vacancies at the United Nations and EU Delegations.
• Focus group meetings with selected students to provide coaching and advisory services on their individual career pathway.

Time schedule & Venue

Registration procedure

Follow this link to subscribe to the registration or waiting list.

Registration fee

Free of charge for members of the Doctoral School. The no show policy applies.

Teacher

Key2Advance

Number of participants

45

Language

English

Evaluation methods and criteria (doctoral training programme)

100% active participation

After successful participation, the Doctoral School will add this course to your curriculum of the Doctoral Training Programme in Oasis. Please note that this takes up to one to two months after completion of the course