World Economic Forum Specialist Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 34 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at World Economic Forum.
World Economic Forum
Specialist
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Applied online and got an interview invite from the hiring manager for the first round. This first round was about 30 minutes. A few days later, I was asked to submit an essay on one of three topics they provided, with a 3-day deadline. After that, I had a second round interview with HR. As others have noted, HR is quite unresponsive; they don't reply to emails on time and sometimes don't show up for scheduled interviews, leading to reschedules. Their questions seemed generic, like they just searched online. After this, they tend to ghost candidates, and that's the end of the process.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Can you tell me about yourself?
- What motivates you to join WEF?
- Where do you envision yourself in five years?
World Economic Forum
Project Specialist
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a first 30mn phone interview with HR, with standard HR questions. Then two weeks later, I had a 1h videoconference interview with HR and two other people. I had some technical issues with the tool, it was not intuitive. The interview was OK, but not very professional, with broad questions. I also realized that the job responsibilities were different from the job spec (lower responsibilities, a lot of admin). They said I'd hear back in a week, but it's been a month and I haven't heard anything despite following up via email. It was unprofessional.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What aspects of your previous job did you find enjoyable?
- What aspects of your previous job did you dislike?
- Can you explain your motivation for applying to this position?
World Economic Forum
Specialist
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen Panel Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Presentation Other
Had 6 virtual interviews over 5 weeks. Started with an automated interview, then an HR interview, followed by two interviews with the hiring manager. The process also included a panel interview and one other interview. Interviewers were fair and didn't try to trick me. The panel interview was tough, as they usually are. They were quick to respond and send the contract.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- What does success look like for you going forward?
- Can you tell me about your weakest point?
- What is your level of knowledge regarding [topic]?
World Economic Forum Specialist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from World Economic Forum interview reports.
“What do you usually do in your free time on the weekends?”
Read reports →“What is your perspective on the significance of this issue?”
Read reports →“How would you approach solving a challenge using Public Private Partnerships?”
Read reports →“Are you willing to help carry chairs and tables for meeting setups?”
Read reports →“Could you elaborate on your understanding of this particular issue?”
Read report →“What would you do first after accepting the job offer?”
Read report →“Is there anything else you'd like to share about yourself?”
Read report →“Given your current role sounds great, what's motivating your desire to leave?”
Read report →“What motivates your interest in this position and the Forum?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 34 World Economic Forum interview reports.