Interview TipsCBIPreparation·2026-06-25·10 min read
UN Competency-Based Interviews: How to Prepare and Ace Them
Master the UN competency-based interview (CBI) format. Learn the STAR method, review sample questions, and understand what hiring managers look for.
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1. What Is a Competency-Based Interview?
Explain that CBI focuses on past behaviour as predictor of future performance.
2. The STAR Method
Situation, Task, Action, Result — the framework for every answer.
3. Common UN Competencies
- Professionalism
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Planning & Organising
- Client Orientation
- Technological Awareness
4. Sample Questions and Answers
Provide 3-5 sample CBI questions with model STAR answers.
5. Preparation Checklist
Review your PHP, prepare stories, research the agency, practice aloud.
6. Ready to Apply?
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