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

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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

4.0

Apr 23, 2024

highly rewarding experience

Economist

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at the IMF provides a highly professional and dynamic environment. The diverse workforce brings a wide range of perspectives, making the discussion and development of economic policies enriching. The institution supports continuous learning and development through workshops, seminars, and access to cutting-edge research.

Cons

While the work is intellectually stimulating and offers a platform to grow, the pace can be quite demanding.

4.0

Feb 17, 2024

Good place to work

Senior economist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting work. Global outlook. Great and smart colleagues.

Cons

Advancement opportunities may be limited.

5.0

Jan 25, 2024

N/A

Economist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

it is a good company.

Cons

Nothing is bad here in this company

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