Impactpool Career Story | Meet Michael Emery, HR Director at UNFPA

Michael started out his career as a teacher in Australia and has since then had an amazing career with different UN organizations. He is currently the Human Resources Director at UNFPA and in this episode he’ll share:

• The unusual and fascinating story how he started his UN career. 

• Heartbreaking experiences from working in the field

• The importance of humor as a cooping strategy. 

• Thoughts on the most wanted and valued qualities of an applicant.

• The interview as an art form and the power of having a mentor

• His view on short term jobs as a possible entry to the UN.

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Transcript

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Thanks to Michael for being an amazing guest this week!