World Health Organization Interview Questions
& Process
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World Health Organization
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
After submitting my CV, I went through a test round where I had to create a PPT about a topic. The HR person was super nice and encouraging. I was surprised that I had to present the PPT I made over a month ago, and I totally blanked, but she asked questions to help me think. It was a while ago, so I don't remember all the exact questions, but she asked about me, why I picked WHO, my strengths, weaknesses, and also about my availability and stuff.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Tell me about yourself.
- What's your motivation for applying?
- Can you describe your strengths?
World Health Organization
Assistant
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
After passing the organization's roster tests, I was contacted for an interview for a contract of less than 60 days. The interview was with the Director's Assistant, the Team Lead, and a Senior Advisor. It was a skills-based interview related to the position (cite a case where you demonstrated your teamwork skills, for example). Very good preparation is necessary.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you cite an example where you demonstrated your ability to adapt to change?
World Health Organization
Human Resources Generalist
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Background check Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Group
The hiring process was quite lengthy, spanning over six months from application to the initial written test. Following that, there was nearly a month-long wait for the interview phase. Reference checks were conducted concurrently with the interviews. The interview itself involved four panelists, typical for UN agencies, and was structured, focusing on competencies. Each panelist posed a single question. The HR department maintained good communication up to this point. However, after the interview, there was a complete lack of updates until I sent a follow-up email. Ultimately, an automated regret email was sent. Since the interview was meant to be the final stage, receiving an automated response felt dismissive of the candidate's effort in completing the onsite written test, interview, and reference check. It's disappointing that they appear engaged only when they need a candidate.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you share your experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds?
World Health Organization
Program Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Panel Group
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral
The entire process from applying to getting an interview took about three months. There were three stages in total. First was an assessments test, which was quite straightforward, aimed at evaluating language proficiency, analytical abilities, and how well I could manage tasks. Following that was a panel interview focused on competencies, where five interviewers each asked a single question. The last stage was a more casual chat, mainly for the potential supervisor to gauge their preference for a candidate.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about a situation at work that affected your mental health and how you handled it.
- Describe a time you worked with a team on a technical task, what the result was, and what you would change about your approach.
World Health Organization Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from World Health Organization interview reports.
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