Project Specialist applicants have rated the interview process at World Economic Forum with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 47.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Project Specialist roles take an average of 70 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at World Economic Forum overall takes an average of 52 days.
Common stages of the interview process at World Economic Forum as a Project Specialist according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 40%
One on one interview: 20%
Phone interview: 20%
Skills test: 10%
Presentation: 10%
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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at World Economic Forum (Geneva) in Sep 2015
Interview
First interview by phone with HR (30mn). Standard HR questions.
Two weeks later, I was invited for a Videoconference interview with HR and 2 other people (1h). Had some technical difficulties using the videoconference tool which was not intuitive. Interview went OK but was not conducted in a professional manner (very broad questions) and I realized the job tasks and responsibilities (lower responsibilities, a lot of admin, etc.) were different from what was written in the job specification document.
After the interview, I was told that I would get a response a week afterwards. To this date (1 month later), I haven't heard from HR despite some follow-up emails. This is unacceptable and unprofessional.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What did you like about your last job? What did you not like? Why the WEF?
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at World Economic Forum (Mumbai)
Interview
The Interviews took place over 2 months, which is pretty quick according to how much time it usually takes in multi-lats. the communication was smooth and response by coordinators were prompt.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the way you can solve a challenge through Public private partnerships
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at World Economic Forum (San Francisco, CA) in May 2020
Interview
I first had a call with HR who was very nice and helpful throughout the process. After the interview, she offered that I go onto the next round. I then had a series of panel interviews with several teams, all of which were great. I was about to be offered the position when they decided last minute to go with an internal hire. The HR manager then told me that another position may be open in another area. She said to check in in 30 days. I waited, and when we spoke, she said the final details were being hammered out, and then when we check in again she says someone else again internally has expressed interest in the role but another position somewhere else may be available. She says to check in in September. After several emails she returns my messages and says another position will not likely be available until 2021. In short, I unfortunately did not get the job. The interview process in that regard technically lasted from late-May/early-June through September. It was a very drawn out and time-occupying process. The only positive experience here was the HR manager, who - to her credit - was kind enough to keep me posted and diligently let me know of any updates.
I applied online. I interviewed at World Economic Forum
Interview
Interviews with video system, hiring manager, and the team. I got quite challenging questions that really tests my knowledge and experience on the issues. The process was relatively fast and they gave me answer in 2 weeks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How will you approach our members?
What do you know about this issue? Why do you think it's important?