标题: How to Work for the UN 如何到联合国工作 [打印本页] 作者: Helen 时间: 2020-10-15 10:42 标题: How to Work for the UN 如何到联合国工作 回帖下载完整音频及双语全文：
Representing your country on the world stage is an achievement few can say they have accomplished. What if you can represent China by working for the United Nations (UN)?
Both at home and abroad, hundreds of nationals represent China as part of the UN in various roles. So if working at the UN someday appeals to you, you may need to get prepared by learning UN workers’ experiences.
Currently, 15 UN agencies are operating in China, including UNWomen, the United Nation’s Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO). These agencies don’t offer internships to non-graduates. Proficiency in English is a must, so seize all opportunities to improve your language skills. And if you are interested in a certain area, for instance, gender equality, try to get a better understanding of the issue by following the latest research.
To develop a deeper knowledge of current affairs, high school students can take part in UN youth initiatives, such as Model UN (MUN). It requires students to act as delegates from different countries. Like the real UN General Assembly, students must represent their country’s interests through debates, speeches and writing proposals.
MUN’s requirements can exercise students’ research ability and make them develop the habit of paying attention to the world. In recent years, MUN activities have become an important part of China’s public diplomacy. After graduation, many outstanding MUNers have directly participated in real international politics to propose Chinese ideas.
Even as a first-class college graduate, UN internships, some of which are unpaid, can be highly competitive, so do your best to take every learning opportunity.