Misleading Hiring Practices
It all began on the 14th of February when I saw a FAO advert on LinkedIn which matched my skills and to which I applied. I was employed at the time, however, was searching for new opportunities and had always dreamed of working for FAO.
The advert indicated the duration of the contract was 11 months and although this was not ideal, I proceeded confident in my ability and the possibility of renewal. Several weeks later I was invited to an online interview during which the length of the contract was again specified as 11 months. It went well and several weeks after that on April 15 I was invited for a face-to-face meeting where the length of contract was once again specified as 11 months and the job was offered to me.
On May 10, however, I was surprised to receive a contract for a duration of 3 months. It was inferred that this was FAO policy and a formality that all staff members were subjected to. Although I found this strange I accepted.
Three months passed and I believe they went well. I accomplished the required tasks of the position, I engaged positively with people within my department, and I did my work with enthusiasm and joy. I did not, however, receive any formal feedback nor was I provided with a Quality Assessment Report. At the end of my contract on August 11th I was led to believe I would be taking a ‘break’ and would be offered a new contract in one month’s time.
That month passed and although I made several attempts to contact my manager, I received no reply from them regarding my status. You would think a UN organization like FAO would maintain higher standards and care for their employees but they don't.