Part I Theoretical Background Chapter 1 An Introduction to International Organizations Overview Warm-up Section 1 The Basics about International Organizations Section 2 The International Organizations in World Politics Section 3 The Leading Theories about International Organizations Chapter 2 Selected Examples of International Organizations Overview Warm-up Section 1 Universal Organization—The United Nations Section 2 Regional Organization—The Association of Southeast Asian Nations Section 3 Supranational Organization—The European Union Chapter 3 An Introduction to the International Civil Service Overview Warm-up Section 1 The Basics about the International Civil Service Section 2 The International Civil Servants within the UN System Section 3 The Secretary-General as an International Civil Servant Part II Practice-Based Guideline Chapter 4 Conduct Standards for International Civil Servants Overview Warm-up Section 1 What Are the Core Values for International Civil Servants? Section 2 What Are the Core Competencies for International Civil Servants? Section 3 What Are the Status, Basic Rights and Duties of International Civil Servants? Chapter 5 Landing a Job in International Organizations Overview Warm-up Section 1 How to Start a Career with International Organizations? Section 2 How to Set Foot into the UN System? Section 3 How to Prepare a Job Application Package? Chapter 6 True Stories about the International Civil Service Overview Warm-up Section 1 Why to Choose a Job with an Inter-Governmental Organization? Section 2 What Is It Like to Work for a Non-Governmental Organization? Section 3 How to Prepare for Internships or Volunteer Work in International Development? Acknowledgment