Career Transition Series

Career Transition Series: Pivoting Outside the UN System

As part of the UN80 reform agenda, many UN entities are facing significant budgetary constraints. These financial pressures have resulted in post reductions and an increasing number of staff being impacted by downsizing exercises.

In response, UN Geneva and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) are launching the Career Transition Series - a new initiative designed to help UN personnel navigate career change, including opportunities beyond the UN system.

Whether you are directly affected or proactively planning your next steps, this series will provide you with practical tools, expert insights, and the confidence to successfully pivot in today's evolving job market.

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Session 1: Careers and AI - Expert Workshop

Pre-Application Focus: Searching & Networking
15 October | 15:00–16:00 Geneva time

You are right on time for a once-in-a-generation shift. AI is advancing at lightning speed, yet most organizations and professionals are still catching up. That gap is where your opportunity lies.

Join AI expert Rishan Mohamed for a dynamic session on the pre-application phase of your career journey: how to search, network, and position yourself for success in the AI era.

In this session, you will explore:

• How to 10x your productivity with AI
• AI-powered tools to sharpen your communication and networking
• Strategies to transform professional connections into career assets

You will walk away with:

• A curated list of best-in-class AI tools
• Practical ideas to accelerate your job search
• An AI-first mindset to think strategically and act boldly

Whether you are just AI-curious or already AI-savvy - entry-level or executive – this session is designed for everyone.

Register now to secure your spot.

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Session 2: Careers and AI - Expert Workshop

Application Focus: CV & Interviewing
12 November | 15:00–16:00 Geneva time

Ready to rise above the crowd? AI is transforming how applications are written, read, and assessed - and knowing how to leverage it can set you apart.

In our second session with AI expert Rishan Mohamed, we will focus on the application phase of your career journey: CV writing, interview preparation, and personal branding.

In this session, you will discover:

• How to harness AI to craft compelling, tailored CVs
• Interview strategies using AI role-play and coaching simulations
• Tools to showcase your unique strengths and career story

You will walk away with:

• A toolkit of AI-powered features to supercharge your applications
• Greater confidence to approach interviews with clarity and impact
• A mindset that uses technology as a force multiplier for your career

No matter where you are on your journey - entry-level or executive - this session will help you unlock your potential with AI.

Register now to secure your spot.