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Q&A With The World Bank Employees
We recognize that poverty has no borders. Neither does excellence. So we are continually in search of the brightest, most talented individuals from around the globe. And we are proud to employ a dedicated and committed workforce that is diverse in gender, nationality and ethnic background.
How employees describe working at The World Bank
The outcome of the projects I support
Customer centricity and quality of conversations
What a Mission, "Ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity in a liveable planet"
Most value and high competive
Good health care, insurance, suite of benefits
What it's like to work at The World Bank
- The World Bank employees generally work 9.5 hrs a day
- Employees at The World Bank report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at The World Bank have 1 meeting
- 73% of The World Bank employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- The World Bank employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 71% of The World Bank employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- The World Bank employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
- 73% of The World Bank employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With The World Bank Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 35
What benefits does The World Bank provide?
Top Employee Response
Health, dental, life, education.
Getting worse every year. Right now the medical insurance is actually not bad.
Everything under the sun, even though many employees gripe about it.
What's the office vibe like at The World Bank?
Filled with buzz words but the vibe aint bad
Could be better...more collegial.
Generally very serious.
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at The World Bank?
A highly developed political sense. The knowledge of who you should please and who you should ignore.
Good listener, collaborator, team player, willing to do rather than just delegate. Keeping eyes wide open.
What are your coworkers at The World Bank like?
Top Employee Response
Incredibly bright and colegial.
Right now - fantastic but my previous position terrible. It’s a toss up
Does The World Bank drug test or do a background check?
Background check.
What should I wear for an interview at The World Bank?
Formal jacket or formal dress.
How often do promotions happen at The World Bank?
1.5 times on average in 20 years
What is the daily attire at The World Bank?
Top Employee Response
Business attire except fridays
What kinds of community outreach does The World Bank participate in?
Very active in the community
Is it possible to switch teams at The World Bank? If so, what is the process?
Very hard to switch streams but you can switch teams, sure
What is the onboarding process like at The World Bank and how long does it last?
A couple of months
What kind of relocation or moving stipends does The World Bank offer?
If you are hired as international staff you get relocation which is pretty generous. If you are hired to locations such as Afghanistan (fragile states) then benefits are very generous.
What's the internship program like at The World Bank?
The internship program is fine
What skills do you need to be successful in the Communications department at The World Bank?
Same as noted before. No ego as well.
What perk or benefit should The World Bank have?
Professional development training money.
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at The World Bank?
Listen carefully, observe, and try not to step on anyone's toes.
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Should I work at The World Bank?
42% of The World Bank employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 20% are neutral and 38% would not recommend working at The World Bank to their friends.
| 42% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passive |
| 38% | Detractors |
