I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at New Development Bank in Nov 2025
Interview
Made it to round 2/3 of the interview process for a Junior Professional role at this organization. Scheduling it was a nightmare with frequent cancellations and rescheduling along the way. Was met with a rude, condescending, cranky-for-no-reason hiring manager whose first words to me were "Keep your answers brief" and then went on to ask me numerous invasive questions about my life history, accent, passport, and parent's line of work. I think it made him feel big to talk down to me. Also asked me to provide a sample email to see my "drafting skills." Was then told there's no real structure to the team in question and I could be assigned tasks by anybody (code for poor organizational culture, and I should expect being overworked).
Clearly no set SOP in place for interviewing, or common sense. Can't help but wonder if I would have received the same treatment if I were a different gender, color, and nationality.
From an HR perspective, it was bad practice. From a personal perspective, it was just disrespectful. And I'm not desperate enough to be disrespected. Withdrew my application a day later.
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at New Development Bank (Shanghai, Shanghai) in Jan 2022
Interview
Initial Screening: This round typically involves a conversation with a recruiter or HR representative. They aim to understand your qualifications, experience, and alignment with the role. Expect questions about your background, relevant skills, and availability. Be prepared to provide a concise overview of your resume. Behavioral Assessment: In the second round, you may face behavioral or situational questions. These aim to gauge how you handle various workplace scenarios. Interviewers assess your soft skills, such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Prepare examples from your past experiences to demonstrate these skills effectively. In-Depth Interviews: The final round often involves interviews with senior managers, team leaders, or potential colleagues. Here, you may discuss your technical skills in greater detail, dive into specific job-related scenarios, and explore how well you fit within the organization's culture. Be ready to ask questions about the team dynamics and the company's goals to show your genuine interest.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you describe your experience in office administration and how it relates to this role? What software and tools are you proficient in for office management? How do you prioritize and handle multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently? Share an example of a challenging situation you resolved in your previous office administration role. How do you ensure confidentiality and data security in your daily tasks?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at New Development Bank (Shanghai, Shanghai)
Interview
Quite professional; followed by a pre-review; questions were a mix of technical and strategic; quite friendly; opportunity to ask questions. Not clear about decision making process per se. Overall, positive.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What strategic contributions you expect to make; how different will this be from what you are doing now