Is Studying International Relations Worth it If You Want to Work at the UN? (Truth from IR Graduate)

Are you studying international relations hoping to get a job at the United Nations? Here is my experience 5 years after graduating from my studies - and my career development since then. Links mentioned: Online Course for IOs/NGOs: https://www.io-ready.com/online-course SOAS - BA International Relations and Swahili https://www.soas.ac.uk/study/find-course/ba-international-relations-and Sciences Po - Master in International Security https://www.sciencespo.fr/psia/academics/masters/master-international-security/ Video's chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:57 My educational background 02:40 Multidimensional knowledge 03:21 Writing skills 04:28 Exposure to different systems 05:31 Multicultural exposure 06:10 Analytical skills 06:55 Inspiring Network 07:31 Discussion skills 07:50 Research skills 09:04 Languages 09:43 Exposure to diplomacy 11:03 Conversations with diplomats 11:47 Not enough numerical education 12:14 No consistency across the degree 13:39 No consistency in skills developed 14:02 Hierarchy of universities 15:45 No recipe for your career 16:19 No alignment with the job market 16:32 Summary 17:56 Cost of my education 21:32 Results of my education My journey into working at the EU (European Union), UN (#unitednations ) and the #oecd (Organization for Economic and Development Cooperation) has not been easy. This is exactly why I am sharing my knowledge, tips, and insights with YOU through IO Ready - International Organizations Ready, so that your journey into getting a job at the UN and other international organizations is much easier! If you are studying international relations or interested in transitioning into the IOs/NGOs sector, this channel is for you! 💜 Welcome 💜 to the IO Ready Community!!! Connect with me! Instagram: / _io_ready LinkedIn: / io-ready333 🗞️Newsletter: https://www.io-ready.com/newsletter 🌐 https://www.io-ready.com/