IMF Research Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 37 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at IMF.
IMF
Research Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical
It was pretty simple, mostly technical questions and no behavioral ones at all. You might hear from different departments with their own questions related to their needs, like tax department questions about taxation. My boss didn't even need to ask questions after looking at my resume.
Confirmed questions1 question
- When prices go up, how can we tell if it's due to demand or supply changes?
IMF
Research Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Presentation
The hiring process is pretty straightforward and consists of three main parts. First, they do a review of your resume and cover letter; for just one position, they get hundreds of applicants, so it's super competitive. Second, if you make the shortlist, you'll take a technical test to see what you know and your technical skills. Third, there's a final panel interview where they really dig into your communication skills, general knowledge, technical knowledge, and past experience. They want to see how you present yourself, how articulate and knowledgeable you are.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your intended length of employment with our organization?
IMF
Research Assistant
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical
The whole process was kinda "dark" since the jobs aren't listed anywhere. I got the interview through a friend who knew someone in the department, even though I didn't meet the listed requirements. Just typical DC job hunting, you know?
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you answer some technical interview questions?
IMF Research Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from IMF interview reports.
“What happens to exporter countries if the price of oil increases?”
Read reports →“What happens to importer countries if the price of oil increases?”
Read reports →“When prices go up, how can we tell if it's due to demand or supply changes?”
Read reports →“What type of fiscal policy is recommended for a country experiencing inflation, and what is the reasoning behind this choice?”
Read reports →“What are the ways to measure the output gap?”
Read report →“Could you explain what an exchange rate is and how it's affected during a GFC?”
Read report →“Can you describe how a commodity price shock might affect a small open economy?”
Read report →“How would you go about measuring the impacts of COVID-19 using a high-frequency macroeconomic index?”
Read report →“Can you explain the concept of the real interest rate and the expected inflation rate?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 37 IMF interview reports.