Economist applicants have rated the interview process at World Bank Group with 3.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 82% positive. To compare, the company-average is 70.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Economist roles take an average of 57 days to get hired, when considering 17 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at World Bank Group overall takes an average of 57 days.
Common stages of the interview process at World Bank Group as a Economist according to 17 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 24%
Skills test: 21%
Background check: 13%
One on one interview: 11%
Presentation: 8%
Phone interview: 8%
Personality test: 5%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
Other: 5%
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at World Bank Group (Washington, DC) in Jan 2015
Interview
I applied for the job online and after slightly more than a monthgot an email informing me that I had been shortlisted and asking to schedule a phone interview. I had the phone interview a week after this. It was sort of a screening interview following which I was invited for a panel interview at the World Bank Interview. I heard back from them about 3 weeks after this and was offered the job, which I accepted.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Specific questions relating to the particular position I was applying for. Also, a walk through the CV and a couple of behavioral questions.
I interviewed at World Bank Group (Washington, DC)
Interview
Panel interview four panelists. Three technical questions and one hr type question. Short answers and then a second round where they follow up asking for more details. The interview took place online.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Is globalization good or bad for the global economy
Interview with 4 people based around the world including administrative person. Each person had at least 2 questions with most questions coming from the manager. Questions were technical in nature but also included at least one round of questioning on soft skills.
I interviewed at World Bank Group (Washington, DC)
Interview
normal interview. Competency-based interview that can easily be prepared for. If you have done other interviews with international organisations, an interview with the WB will be a piece of cake for you.