How to learn & use the "UN language"? Do you speak United Nations? How to communicate with UN staff?

Networking sometimes has negative connotations ‘It’s not what you know, it’s who you know’ and ‘the old boys’ network’. Effective networking however is NOT about begging for favours and/or about selfishly looking after your own interests and pursuing your own agenda; effective networking is a two-way process! And effective networkers are more likely to be offered opportunities!
Learn from UN insiders why networking is so important for a successful career, how effective networking works and which methods to avoid and which to pursue.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Learn from UN insiders that have applied, interviewed and secured UN system roles how to network effectively!
How does effective networking work?
How to get started?
What are important networking skills?
How to draft outreach messages that grab the reader's attention?
Ways to network?
How to use LinkedIn to network?
PLUS: UN insider insights and tips
Finding the ‘right’ intergovernmental organisation that matches your profile, education, skills and competencies, can lead to a fulfilling career where you get the chance to leave an important impact on the world. It means working with people from all over the world, getting to know different cultures and strengthening your multicultural team working skills while working on a good cause for human mankind and our planet.
At no stage will UCC or anyone associated with UCC guarantee to secure you a job at the UN; please be cautious with anyone that claims they can.