Posted: Friday, 1 May 2020
WARNING: Official social media accounts of UN Careers
Please beware of entities that are misusing the UN name, acronym and/or emblem and offering YPP examination preparation services for a fee. One such known entity, named “YPUN,” which also conducts activities under the name “International Relations Career Challenge,” is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the United Nations. YPUN has engaged in illegal activities, such as the sale of YPP exam materials, which are UN property. Unauthorized disclosure of any portion of a YPP exam constitutes theft of United Nations property. Additionally, YPUN charges fees for preparation materials that the UN provides at no cost. YPUN is also misrepresenting itself as being part of or affiliated with the United Nations, including via its social media accounts.
To keep up to date with accurate information on the UN YPP and UN careers in general, please refer to this page and follow the *official* social media accounts of UN Careers: facebook.com/UN.Careers and twitter.com/UN_Careers
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Posted: Thursday, 17 October 2019
2019 YPP EXAM INFORMATION
Candidate notifications for those convoked (or not) to the 2019 YPP examinations have been sent (please check your junk/spam folder if you have not received notification; and check specifically your primary email address listed in your Inspira application).
Those invited to the first stage of the 2019 YPP exams have also received access to their exam area’s Information Course in the UN Online Examinations & Tests System. The online Information Course will allow candidates to familiarize themselves with the testing platform and access all the necessary resources to prepare for the exam. Please log-in soonest and continue to visit, as we will continue to add more info and resources!
Reminder: Please beware of fraudulent for-profit companies that sell services related to UN YPP. Such companies are in no way supported or endorsed by the UN.
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Posted: Friday, 9 August 2019
2019 YPP Exam Preparation
Interested in getting an early start on preparing for the 2019 YPP exams? Please visit the UN-iLibrary and browse the publications (Browse by Theme). Visit various UN Secretariat websites to learn more about the work being done at the Departments, Offices, and Regional Commissions that is relevant to Economic Affairs or Information Systems & Technology. We will share additional tips and preparation guidance in the near future.
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Posted: Thursday, 11 July 2019
2019 YPP Application period extension
The application period for the 2019 YPP exams has been extended. Applications will now be accepted through 31 July. Please visit Inspira to find the job openings (JO).
- Economic Affairs: JO # 116937
- Information Systems & Technology: JO # 116954
Remember that we also have an informational video for tips on the application process. Take 5 minutes to watch and learn more!
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Posted: Thursday, 23 May 2019
2019 YPP Overview
Do you need a quick overview regarding the 2019 YPP exams? Check out this flyer to see the list of participating countries, exam areas, eligibility requirements, timeline, and resources!
Stay tuned – in the coming weeks we will share an informational video about the YPP application process.
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Posted: Wednesday, 15 May 2019
Official social media accounts of UN Careers
Please beware of entities that are using the UN name, acronym and/or emblem without authorization and offering YPP examination preparation services for a fee. One such known entity, named “YPUN”, is illegally selling examination materials that are property of the United Nations. YPUN is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the United Nations. Unauthorized disclosure of any portion of a YPP exam constitutes theft of United Nations property. If these activities involve the cooperation of YPP candidates, such action is in violation of the integrity statement that all candidates agreed to before beginning a YPP exam. Any candidate found to have engaged in any such activity or other fraudulent or prohibited activities will face, at a minimum, immediate disqualification from the YPP examination process, including in the future, and any employment with the United Nations. If you have any information about YPUN’s activities referenced above, please contact the YPP Team.
To keep up to date with accurate information on the UN YPP and UN careers in general, follow the *official* social media accounts of UN Careers: facebook.com/UN.Careers and twitter.com/UN_Careers
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Posted: Monday, 13 May 2019
2019 YPP Examination Areas
We are pleased to announce that the 2019 YPP examinations will cover the following areas:
- Economic Affairs
- Information Systems and Technology
We recommend that you start creating your account and profile in inspira.un.org in advance of the application period. Make sure to attach the necessary documents, such as your diploma and photo ID with proof of nationality, as these will be mandatory to verify that you meet the eligibility requirements. Please visit the YPP Careers Portal periodically during the months of June and July to get the latest information about how to apply.
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Posted: Wednesday, 19 December 2018
2018 YPP in Security Affairs Suggested Reading List
Please visit the Examination Structure page to view suggested reading lists for Security Affairs. Please note that these lists contain examples of the types of texts and readings that would be helpful when studying for the exam. They are not exhaustive lists, and there are many comparable texts and readings that can also be helpful in preparing for the exam.
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Posted: Tuesday, 16 October 2018
FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES
THE UNITED NATIONS HAS BEEN MADE AWARE THAT FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES HAVE BEEN SELLING SERVICES RELATED TO THE UNITED NATIONS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAMME (YPP), INCLUDING APPLICATION REVIEW AND PREPARATION FOR THE YPP EXAMINATIONS AND INTERVIEWS. SOME COMPANIES CLAIM TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO UN INSIDE INFORMATION. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE UNITED NATIONS IS NOT COLLABORATING OR PARTNERING WITH ANY COMPANIES OFFERING YPP-RELATED SERVICES OF ANY KIND. ANY SERVICES OR PROGRAMMES SOLD BY SUCH COMPANIES ARE NOT SUPPORTED OR ENDORSED BY THE UNITED NATIONS.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE ANY FEES AT ANY STAGE OF THE YPP APPLICATION, EXAMINATION AND EVALUATION PROCESS.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE YPP AS WELL AS SAMPLE MATERIALS FROM PAST YPP EXAMINATIONS ARE AVAILABLE PUBLICLY AND FREE OF CHARGE ON THE UNITED NATIONS YPP WEBSITE (https://careers.un.org/ypp). SUCH SAMPLE MATERIALS ARE STRICTLY FOR PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE AND ARE SUBJECT TO THE “TERMS OF USE” OF THE UN WEBSITE (available at http://www.un.org/en/sections/about-website/terms-use/index.html).
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Posted: Tuesday, 24 July 2018
2018 YPP exam preparation
Interested in getting an early start on preparing for the 2018 YPP exams? Please visit the UN-iLibrary and browse the publications (Browse by Theme). You may also wish to read “The Essential UN” while you’re there. We will share additional tips and preparation guidance in the near future.
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Posted: Tuesday, 26 September 2017
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The UN has been made aware that for-profit companies have been selling services related to the United Nations Young Professionals Programme (YPP), including application review and preparation for the YPP written and oral examinations (questions and answers). Their claim to have "inside information" is false. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE ANY FEES AT ANY STAGE OF THE YPP APPLICATION AND EVALUATION PROCESS, AND THAT THE UNITED NATIONS IS NOT COLLABORATING OR PARTNERING WITH SUCH COMPANIES. THE SERVICES OR PROGRAMMES SOLD BY SUCH COMPANIES ARE NOT SUPPORTED OR ENDORSED BY THE UNITED NATIONS.
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Posted: Thursday, 26 January 2017
Unauthorized Use of the United Nations Name and Emblem
It has come to our attention that private companies are holding career events promising to provide practical experience of working for the United Nations. Please note that neither these companies nor such events are endorsed by the United Nations. All relevant information to prepare for applying to the United Nations is available without charge on the United Nations careers portal - careers.un.org
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Posted: Monday, 16 January 2017
URGENT NOTICE
Urgent: It came to our attention that fake YPP questions are for sale. Please note that this is a scam.
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