World Bank Group General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 69 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at World Bank Group.
World Bank Group
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
This involved introductory questions about your background and why you'd like to join the team. Then, there were questions about work experiences and any kind of experiences. There was an introductory get-to-know-you interview for the role, and a presentation of the team and the group's values.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- How did you handle a difficulty?
- Tell me about your work and other experiences.
- Why do you want to be part of the team?
World Bank Group
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a 30-minute interview with three people on the panel. They asked basic entry-level questions, focusing on security and geopolitics. I felt like I did a good job, but I wasn't selected in the end.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Do you have any experience with risk assessment and maps?
World Bank Group
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process involved meeting with 5 different people. Some of the discussion centered on the research question that was a prerequisite for applying to the internship program. Standard questions were also asked, such as why you're interested in working at the company and how your personal values match with the company's values. Additionally, typical questions like 'where do you see yourself in 5 years' were included.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you describe your experience and explain how it relates to the WB core mandate?
- What motivates your interest in working with us?
- In what ways do your personal values resonate with our company's values?
World Bank Group General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from World Bank Group interview reports.
“What are your thoughts on the causes of gender violence and what actions can policymakers take to address it?”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of the World Bank's role on certain issues?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about the main difficulties in delivering healthcare in developing countries?”
Read reports →“Could you summarize the current political and economic landscape of Uruguay for an incoming technical mission?”
Read reports →“What recent news from Uruguay would you share with an international technical team?”
Read report →“How would you persuade governments or private partners to get involved and complete the Doing Business questionnaire?”
Read report →“Can you explain how you would persuade the government to submit our surveys?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on due diligence for projects in risky areas?”
Read report →“Could you introduce yourself and explain your knowledge of ICSID and its procedures?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 69 World Bank Group interview reports.