During my time working for the UN, I've learned that... by Jodi https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice Share your best advice - words of wisdom - for new personnel - to help them to succeed and thrive in the UN context, and achieve all elements of wellbeing: career, social, financial, physical and community. en-us 2022-04-08 16:55:31 UTC 2022-11-15 21:07:49 UTC hello@padlet.com it's truly an international experience. sofiaiotti https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2136711059 You meet people from everywhere in the world]]> 2022-04-08 17:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2136711059 "pilot" is a magic word nooyen https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2139800765 Calling something a "pilot" often helps to get approval to try something new.]]> 2022-04-11 20:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2139800765 more heads are better than one https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142415850 The more perspectives involved on developing solutions the better, leveraging our strength: diversity]]> 2022-04-13 13:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142415850 https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142416034 Things keep changing so have an open mind.]]> 2022-04-13 13:43:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142416034 How to get information https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142416434 Make connections with people (co-workers) who will help direct you to information.  There are no stupid questions, it is challenging to find information, so if something is confusing or strange ASK a friend

]]> 2022-04-13 13:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142416434 be flexible https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142416474 2022-04-13 13:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142416474 Networking and thriving https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142416689 There is great room for development if one is willing to pursue alternatives available (training, networking, peer learning, innovation/UNIN, NewWork ...) ]]> 2022-04-13 13:43:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142416689 Be Brave https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142416721 2022-04-13 13:43:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142416721 Breadth & depth of what the UN does https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142416770 The more you speak to people the more you learn of what the UN does]]> 2022-04-13 13:43:54 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142416770 Diversity https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142417289 I have found that working with UN has exposed me too so many cultures and it has been an interesting experience navigating team work and friendships]]> 2022-04-13 13:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142417289 Know the rules and regulations well first and learn them well and then begin to think out of the box to help fix or change them correctly. https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142417420 2022-04-13 13:44:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142417420 the world is much smaller than you realize before joining the UN. listen and learn from every person you meet- no matter what post the person holds. https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142417666 2022-04-13 13:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142417666 Be the architect of your own career https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142417681 Have a plan and try to talk to as many people as you can. ]]> 2022-04-13 13:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142417681 Feelings https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142417707 Do not take things personally. ]]> 2022-04-13 13:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142417707 No other employer gives you a sense of purpose like the UN does - to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142417737 2022-04-13 13:44:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142417737 Expect to learn something new every day https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142417795 2022-04-13 13:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142417795 it will take you at minimum, 5 years to learn the language of the UN: UN-ese, so be patient with yourself and use the Editorial Manual https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142417869 2022-04-13 13:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142417869 No question is a stupid question https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142418120 2022-04-13 13:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142418120 https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142418347 UN used to have buddy programme. That's very helpful for the newcomers. 

]]> 2022-04-13 13:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142418347 Rules and regulations https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142418454 Learn the UN human resources rules and all other rules in general]]> 2022-04-13 13:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142418454 The best way to feet faster https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142418611 2022-04-13 13:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142418611 Feel grateful and proud to work at the UN https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142418895 2022-04-13 13:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142418895 Be patient with yourself and others https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142419007 2022-04-13 13:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142419007 https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142419069 2022-04-13 13:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142419069 https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142419085 2022-04-13 13:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142419085 https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142419155 2022-04-13 13:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142419155 There is no other place like it https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142419306 Listen actively, learn about your rights and obligations and leave your ego at the door.

]]> 2022-04-13 13:45:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142419306 Stay with the policy, guidance, etc., you will be fine. The UN is still the best in the world. https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142419321 The UN is for the world.]]> 2022-04-13 13:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142419321 Patience is a virtue https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142419452 You have to be patience with how slow things work.  You have to build networks to get things done.

]]> 2022-04-13 13:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142419452 the ability to link with others is very important for the success of your initiatives https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142419875 It is good to stay open to others and be interested in new ideas]]> 2022-04-13 13:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142419875 Be unique, and accepting of other individual's uniqueness... https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142419916 2022-04-13 13:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142419916 Relationships https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142419937 Personal relationships are key. Meet people. Take a language course, join a club, eat in the cafeteria, ]]> 2022-04-13 13:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142419937 Its a small world, especially in the UN https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142420052 2022-04-13 13:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142420052 https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142420617 2022-04-13 13:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142420617 Having a mentor to help you navigate the system is really helpful. You can share experiences & learn that you're not alone in this. https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142420704 2022-04-13 13:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142420704 https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142420918 2022-04-13 13:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142420918 A unique experience https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142420940 2022-04-13 13:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142420940 the UN is HUGE. https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142420966 2022-04-13 13:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142420966 I heard this from a young staff, sorry for the language, but this is funny: https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142422158 The 'ass' you kick today maybe the same ask you will have to kiss one day.]]> 2022-04-13 13:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142422158 Each UN entity has their own identity and culture https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142422169 2022-04-13 13:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142422169 On succeeding: https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142425237 Just be nice and respectful, do your job well as if this is your only chance, love your job and it will love you back.]]> 2022-04-13 13:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142425237 prison0wide https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142427462 We need to be honest to the charter despite sometimes the flow goes against. Stand against the many things that unfortunately do not follow the UN principles, yet many and many interests. Be honest nd truthful.]]> 2022-04-13 13:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142427462 Benchmarking is a positive by-product of networking. https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142428410 In the new normal, where we now live in a hybrid platform of in-person and virtuality, networking and sharing has become extremely vital in our day-to-day dealings at work and personal lives and in order to fully optimize our goal-seeking, benchmarking best practices across all platforms in different offices should always be considered in our gear towards our organizations common goal. ]]> 2022-04-13 13:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142428410 Communication, Education, Motivation; the critical first steps ... https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142443209 The initial contact is very critical in everyone's first day at work, or the first time we meet someone. We develop a "first impression" of whom we are dealing with and how we will be in relation to our initial day to our careers. It is important that we feel are comfortable with ourselves in the context of our new work environment. This allows us to have a guiding step to hit the ground running, becoming, slowly but surely, an effective, productive and efficient member of our teams. It shouldn't be burdensome to teach, coach and guide, as this will only improve our work relations, goal setting and performance structuring. This hopefully brings each member closer and collaborative in the daily work. ]]> 2022-04-13 14:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142443209 On Success in the UN https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142452081 2022-04-13 14:07:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142452081 Initiative https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142486100 This is a fantastic initiative and LOVE to see implemented!]]> 2022-04-13 14:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2142486100 Getting started on the right track https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2286369722 The administrative staff (most of the time, the HR staff) are the first points of contact for new staff. The level of their professionalism and client services leaves a deep mark on the newcomers. 

Hope every new staff will be warmly welcomed by a good admin team and start on the right track in no time. ]]> 2022-09-07 13:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2286369722 A career in the UN is a marathon, not a sprint. https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2300358433 2022-09-16 17:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2300358433 Nurture relationships and a collaborative outlook. marvincardenas78 https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2343078066 2022-10-17 12:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nooyen/advice/wish/2343078066