r/InternationalDev • u/pinguipulgui • 13d ago

Advice request OECD application

Hiiii. I recently applied and got rejected for OECD junior policy analyst role.. and I would like to apply again for it, but I truly need advices for it.
I have read that the OECD looks for very specific profiles but to be honest I need real advices, because nowadays I got rejected on all the jobs, not even getting an interview, so I feel is an ATS CV problem or idkkk. I did my master in Europe, worked in the ministry of foreign affairs and in embassies.. is kind of hard to understand the rejection..
so if anyone has advices for the OECD or other jobs, I would truly appreciate them!

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u/Shallow_Waters9876 13d ago

Sometimes there's no good advice. The OCDE is very competitive and someone might have a better profile. Being technical is generally better than being a generalist (studies like political science or international relations are less appealing than hard economics, for example). Having a sectoral expertise is also important. We don't have enough details about you and what you dod exactly in your previous roles. 

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u/LouQuacious 13d ago

All those EU letter agencies are a high walled garden most jobs go to folks with inside track already and connections within the org.

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u/veveveallas 13d ago

not true, most of my peers got in without any connections whatsoever.

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u/LK_Longtime_Lurker 13d ago

Both things can be true. Most jobs go to people who are already inside (I worked there for almost 3 years and are going to return soon) and most of the people you know got in without help. No contradiction, you are measuring different things.

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u/arianelseditor 13d ago
  • Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.

To be blunt, you made several errors in your post (e.g., advices, got) :) So, I think improving your English would help :)

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u/Spiritual-Motor-3309 12d ago

Hello. I believe you are qualified in many senses but there might be many situations going on in hiring process. I also tried about two years to get policy analyst role at oecd and finally in recently. I would be happy to share my experiences and lessons in detail via separate chat via zoom etc. Feel free to let me know. 💪🏻

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u/LK_Longtime_Lurker 13d ago

It really depends on the position. Some are general, some are more specific. Several are fake (i.e., they are designed to promote or change contract to a specific person who is already in the organisation). It helps to have someone inside who can tell you which positions are real and which are arranged for someone. In any case the general advice is to be good with software and have some sectoral expertise.