Application writing handbook: How to write the perfect job application to the UN and to Impact oraganisations?
by
Henrik Rydén
CPO and Co-founder of Impactpool
In 2008, I landed my first UN job at UNDP, and ever since then, I have worked with UN recruitment in different capacities. Since 2016, I am one of three co-founders of Impactpool.
Back in 2008, I searched for cv writing tips tailored to Multilateral organizations. Very little was written.
Recently I took a new look. Several job sites had popped up, but as far as I could see none having founders with relevant Impact sector background.
Still, the tips I found were generic, the only (non-official) job application tips valuable and correct and worth to recommend are the ones provided by my former UN colleague, Sebastian Rottmair, who runs the UNjoblist.
His tips are both reliable and insightful and he is especially good at questions related to a procurement-related career.
Given the lack of good application tips, I decided to compile an application writing handbook myself.
And this is the result, it can be used for UN applications as well as applications for IFIs or NGOs.
Application writing tips for you who are applying for a job at a Multilateral organization, an International Financial Institution, or a Non-Governmental Organization.
My handbook is written both for job seekers in the Impact sector and for those who wish to transition from the private or public sector into the sector.
In the guide, I share concrete advice on how to structure your application, what to include, and what to highlight to get the recruiter's attention.
I give you tips on how to write your cover letter, the resume, and three methods used to structure your work experience.
What could be better than learning how to write your applications from someone that have read thousands of UN applications?
My Application writing guide costs $15, but it is included free of charge in the Fellow membership.