<p>I want to work for UN..working on diversity(intercultural/multicultural stuff) and international relations...</p>
<p>Do I need to have master's degree for doing this? Or is bachelor's degree okay?</p>
<p>You aren’t even eligible for an internship with a UN agency unless you’re currently in a graduate program, and probably not competitive until you have at least a master’s degree. Unless you have very unique skills and years of job experience (and are not an American), it is very challenging to work for the UN.</p>
<p>The UN is one of those organizations that is almost impossible to get into, especially for Americans. You almost certainly need a grad degree. Poli-sci/international relations majors are a dime a dozen there, you need more specialized skills to heighten your chances of getting in. Internships at the UN (during grad school) are probably the easiest way to get your foot in the door, although there are no guarantees.</p>
<p>broaden your scope… state department? USAID? non profits? Red Cross?</p>
<p>Very hard to get into the UN. It’s not a bad goal to shoot for, but realize it is probably not a “right after graduation” type job. Of course, I don’t know that these other places are any easier, especially the State Department.</p>
<p>Thank you for your responses!</p>
<p>I have an American passport but I’m an Asian…Would this help??</p>
<p>it is very hard to obtain a job with them unless you know some people who can put in a good word for you. but even then it’s still difficult. </p>
<p>and know this: you do not need a IR/polisci/economics degree to work in the UN. my aunt works for them and she majored in art history and studio art. some of the interns i met (who are all grad students) majored in things like english, communications, biology, engineering, and business. you could literally (read: LITERALLY) major in anything and work for them as long as you have the skills and experience. my aunt majored in art history but every single job she’s had was federal.</p>
<p>You will need a graduate degree in due time, but for now, consider volunteering or interning for other organizations that’re working on the same type of things. As with any organization that’s very selective with its recruitment, the UN will probably welcome experience in relevant areas.</p>