J'ai passé un entretien chez World Bank Group (Washington, DC) en mars 2011
Entretien
The interview include phone then personal interview, it involved a panel and was mostly technical. Focus was on showing technical knowledge as well as familiarity with the type of work that is expected to be done. Typically 3-6 candidate are short-listed for face to face interview. Familiarity with the institution is not necessarily required.
Questions d'entretien [1]
Question 1
The most difficult question concerned giving a response in a context that I was not familiar with. I was given a question in my area of domain and asked to apply it on Bangladesh, a country I knew nothing about. The purpose of such questions is to see whether the candidate is able to use their knowledge in different contexts and to modify the approach and thinking based on the country specific context. Such questions almost always come up at interviews and the best answer is to make some assumptions about the context in case you are not familiar with it.
J'ai passé un entretien chez World Bank Group (New Delhi)
Entretien
Panel interview, straightforward. Usually representation from the unit practice manager, Lead specialist, someone from country management unit, and HR, etc. Technical detailed questions and behavioral question both are equally critical.
Questions d'entretien [1]
Question 1
What is important for client interaction and business development? Toughest situation you faced in the job? Followed by technical questions
J'ai postulé en ligne. Le processus a pris 10 mois. J'ai passé un entretien chez World Bank Group (Sydney)
Entretien
Long drawn out process. First process was shortlisting and then 1 panel interview with 8 questions with 5 people and then 1 final interview. 8 questions very specific to the position and the orgainization.
Questions d'entretien [1]
Question 1
Why do you want the specialist position specifically, technical questions, behavior questions.
J'ai postulé en ligne. J'ai passé un entretien chez World Bank Group
Entretien
Non-transparent whatsoever. Generic questions that lead you to think they already have a candidate in mind. Technical people without HR or specific knowledge in the panel. Panel is not interested to follow up to your answers. Feedback is generic and poor.
Questions d'entretien [1]
Question 1
Describe your experience dealing with a challenge.