I applied online. I interviewed at IMF (Washington, DC) in May 2023
Interview
The process contains one interview and one writing test, both took about an hour. You will talk to maybe 2-3 people during the interview. The whole process took 2-3 weeks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked about my ability and experience for Data management, using Excel, R/Stata/Python skills are preferred but not a must. Next topic is my knowledge on Macroeconomics, for instence interest rate and bonds connection. Lastly is behaviour test, and how to best communicate and delegate of time.
Interview was an assessment and a virtual panel interview. Efficient and quick turnaround, HR team was helpful, but salary was not negotiated and a specific model used to calculate it. Assessment was on excel
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe an impact of a commodity price shock on a small open economy?
I got email for an interview invitation after submitting the application on the website. I went through the first interview with hirevue and then did in person interview. the questions were about why I am interested in the role. the interview process was smooth.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at IMF (Washington, DC) in Oct 2024
Interview
I interviewed for the 1st round. Most of them were behavioral questions. They said they might or might not have excel tests after, but I couldn't make it to the next round.