Is it hard to get hired as a YPP at World Bank Group?

YPP applicants have rated the interview process at World Bank Group with 3.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 58% positive. To compare, the company-average is 70.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.

How long does it take to get hired as a YPP at World Bank Group?

Candidates applying for YPP roles take an average of 90 days to get hired, when considering 12 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at World Bank Group overall takes an average of 57 days.

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based on 25 ratings - Updated Jan 12, 2026

Average interview difficulty

Mostly positive interview experience

How others got an interview

88%
Applied online
Applied online
13%
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Campus Recruiting

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25 interviews

YPP Interview

Oct 11, 2024

Anonymous Interview Candidate

Declined offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I interviewed at World Bank Group (Washington, DC)

Interview

Quick response after initial submission. A few general questions in video interview. Now awaiting feedback. First steps were swift but expecting the entire process to take substantially longer. Start of the contract is in approximately a year if successful.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Why are you a good fit for this position

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YPP Interview

Aug 25, 2024

Anonymous Interview Candidate

No offer

Neutral experience

Average interview

Application

I interviewed at World Bank Group (London, England)

Interview

It is long process with reference letters prepared ahead. I only got the online interview and did not pass to the next stage. The online interview has three general questions

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Tell me about yourself, etc

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YPP Interview

May 25, 2024

Anonymous Interview Candidate

No offer

Neutral experience

Average interview

Application

I interviewed at World Bank Group (Washington, DC)

Interview

Hirevue and virtual interview. The online test was kind of challenging but doable. Virtual interview was the same as any other place and asked questions that are usually asked by multiple organizations.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Why IFC? Here are some financial statements, build a DFC with these projections.

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