Lots of noise, little substance - Short-term Consultant (STC) World Bank Group Employee Review

2.0
17 Dec 2013
Recommend
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Pros

-get to work with diverse set of ppl, from many diff countries and professions..some foremer govt offcials or future ones -great level of interaction with leadership in developing countries -get to see/witness/participate in development firstahand

Cons

-little thought paid to career progression on a systematic-institutional way -too much is left to the discretion of managers, allowing them to play favorites -unclear senior management structure and startegy, demoralizing to staff

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5.0
22 Jan 2026
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Pros

overall very good. good people.

Cons

need to consider about G4 visa

4.0
18 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great place from a diversity, learning and culture stand point.

Cons

Can get bureaucratic and too reliant on processes that the work often gets impacted.

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