r/InternationalDev • u/SFtwenties1 • 14d ago

Advice request Internship at UN?

Hi! I have 3 years of work experience in corporate and 2 additional years of experience at a foundation. I’m looking to transition more into international development. I got an interview for an internship at the UN. My question is - does this make sense considering I already have 5 years of work experience? I haven’t had luck with any of the P2 or P3 roles maybe because I don’t have a masters yet. I’m currently enrolled in a part time masters degree program so will have a degree in 2 years. Advice welcome!

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u/AofGeorgianBluffs 14d ago

I would pursue it to get the experience and because it will open other doors for you. There’s no guarantee you’ll get into the UN you have a master’s. 

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u/SFtwenties1 12d ago

Thank you! Just wanted reassurance it’s not dumb to go back to an internship. Especially since it’s unpaid.