I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at World Bank Group (Washington, DC) in Dec 2015
Interview
Applied through the world bank application portal. It took about two months to get notified that I was long-listed for the panel interview. The panel interview is quite rigorous with representatives from the home practice, HR and other stakeholders. The panel interview was followed by a writing test on a recent economic topic. After another month, I was notified that I was short-listed for an interview with the Practice Manager.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you cross check data between different sources?
I interviewed at World Bank Group (Washington, DC)
Interview
Panel interview four panelists. Three technical questions and one hr type question. Short answers and then a second round where they follow up asking for more details. The interview took place online.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Is globalization good or bad for the global economy
Interview with 4 people based around the world including administrative person. Each person had at least 2 questions with most questions coming from the manager. Questions were technical in nature but also included at least one round of questioning on soft skills.
I interviewed at World Bank Group (Washington, DC)
Interview
normal interview. Competency-based interview that can easily be prepared for. If you have done other interviews with international organisations, an interview with the WB will be a piece of cake for you.