Is IMF a good company to work for as a Economist Program?

Economist Program professionals working at IMF have rated their employer with 4.6 out of 5 stars in 66 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of IMF employees being 4.3 out of 5 stars. Search open Economist Program Jobs at IMF now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Economist Program interview questions at IMF .

Does IMF pay Economist Program employees well?

Economist Program professionals rate their compensation and benefits at IMF with 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 66 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 8.9% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Economist Program salaries at IMF.

How happy are Economist Program professionals working at IMF?

97% of Economist Program employees at IMF would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 2% in the past 12 months. Economist Program professionals have also rated IMF with a 4.1 rating for work-life-balance, 4.5 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.5 rating for culture and values and 4.5 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at IMF?

Research Analyst (80) , Research Assistant (64) , Economist (56) , Staff Assistant (46) , Senior Economist (19) , Analyst (14) , Intern (14) , Administrative Assistant (13) , Research Officer (10) , Advisor (9) , Extern (8) , Summer Intern (8) , Administrative Coordinator (6) , Officer (6) , Manager (5)

What are the pros of working at IMF according to real employee reviews?

"Provides great Benefits are great!" ((in 113 reviews)); "Smart people on a mission" ((in 53 reviews)); "Great colleagues and atmosphere." ((in 40 reviews)); "It offers good work life balance" ((in 33 reviews)); "Competitive salaries" ((in 29 reviews))

What are the cons of working at IMF according to real employee reviews?

"Slow career progression but that is the same around international org" ((in 14 reviews)); "Bad management and poor guiding." ((in 12 reviews)); "No growth path or career path without PhD degree" ((in 11 reviews)); "Long hours sometimes and no recognition." ((in 8 reviews)); "consensus, which takes a very long time and much work to achieve." ((in 4 reviews))

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4.6

97% would recommend to a friend

(66 total reviews)

Kristalina Georgieva

100% approve of CEO

95% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.7

Compensation and benefits

4.5

Culture & values

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Career opportunities

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.8

Senior management

Economist Program employees have rated IMF with 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 66 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Economist Program professionals have an excellent working experience there. IMF is rated 24% above average by Economist Program professionals compared to other employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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66 reviews

3.0

Jan 17, 2011

Fine

Senior economist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Intelligent analysis, good economics, good benefits

Cons

Government-like bureaucracy, too many lifers just promoted for having a pulse.

4.0

Jan 11, 2011

A fun job but your satisfaction depends on entering into the right group

Economist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to build a strong background as an economist; it is a unique place to get and exchange information about the world economy; wonderful travel opportunities; remuneration package was once outstanding, then it became only good now it's very good

Cons

You need to get into the right "group" or network to have a satisfying working experience and career perspectives at the IMF. It is not hard if you work hard and you are young. If you get to the IMF as an EP (entry program) your position is relatively better than if you get in as an experienced economist.

3.0

Dec 22, 2009

IMF; Nice place to work but dismal promotion prospects

Senior economist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

International experience, prestigious international organization, wide experience on diverse economic issues, excellent compensation package, excellent retirement and health benefits, excellent work-life balance.

Cons

Very slow upward mobility, internal politics, non-transparent promotion policies, favoritism, lack of impartial administrative channels to redress of employment related complaints. Management must find ways to promote career development (which does not necessarily mean granting more promotions).

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