Not to dissuade everyone, but do approach this round with a grain of salt if you're, say, a white male or an Indian male, or any combination of traits that are very common in the WBG. Just look at previous selections of YPP and you'll see that it is intentionally very diverse, which means there's very few people selected from any given country. Since more males apply than females, the same issue comes up. Again, not saying you shouldn't try, but realize that it can be much more competitive for you depending on your characteristics.
World Bank Group YPP 2023
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Not to dissuade everyone, but do approach this round with a grain of salt if you're, say, a white male or an Indian male, or any combination of traits that are very common in the WBG. Just look at previous selections of YPP and you'll see that it is intentionally very diverse, which means there's very few people selected from any given country. Since more males apply than females, the same issue comes up. Again, not saying you shouldn't try, but realize that it can be much more competitive for you depending on your characteristics.
Yes, the diversity quota during WB selection is an obvious thing. Quote from WBP website:
“The Bank's Group recruitment policy is to hire staff of the highest caliber, on as wide a geographical basis as possible, with preference to nationals of WBG member countries or countries of operations.”
“We welcome all qualified individuals from diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability. Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, women and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.”
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The Quickest Way to Strengthen your World Bank Young Professionals Program Application
Our number one tip for World Bank YPP applicants and the most common mistake we seeWhile we were Young Professionals, our Linkedin, Facebook, and email accounts regularly received requests for advice from aspiring YPs. The most common CV or resume and application essay mistakes we saw were CVs without clear specializations and essays that were just prose versions of CVs. First, let us focus on the CV or resume since that is the start of every job application.
Specialization (or Lack Thereof) in a CV or Resume
Unfortunately, we have seen many aspiring YP CVs that contain a jumble of different experiences and lack a coherent specialization. While most career articles advise tailoring your CV or resume to a job description, there is no “job description” per se for World Bank Young Professionals and that makes it so hard for applicants. Still, our number one tip for World Bank YPP applicants is: tailor your application to a World Bank global practice, theme or unit. Read the rest of the article for FREE on YPPmentor.com (scroll down on the homepage)
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There is no flexibility on the birth date cut off unfortunately. If you have any other doubts regarding your eligibility, please take the free eligibility quiz: https://ypp.thinkific.com/courses/WorldBankYoungProfessionals
I have turned 32 in June. Can I still apply?
Hmm age cutoff is October 1 1990 but that was the cut off last year. Did they forget to update it.
Unfortunately NO.
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The World Bank Young Professionals Program has produced heads of countries and titans of industry. What do Martin Wolf (Financial Times chief economics commentator), Simeon Djankov (former Bulgarian deputy PM and finance minister), Hedayat Amin Arsala (former VP of Afghanistan), and Jin-Yong Cai (former IFC CEO and TPG partner) have in common? Apart from having PhDs in Economics, they were all former World Bank Young Professionals.
Mary Ellen Iskenderian (president of Women’s World Banking), Sunil Sanghvi (retired McKinsey senior partner), and Gavin Wilson (former Goldman Sachs managing director and IFC AMC CEO) have MBAs instead of economics PhDs, but they too were all former World Bank YPs. Read the full free article here: https://ypp.thinkific.com/courses/World-Bank-YPP
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Read a real World Bank job offer letter and discover the benefits of joining the World Bank's Young Professionals Program
G-4 visa -no lottery
No income tax
Pension
Dependency allowance
Mobility premium
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https://ypp.thinkific.com/courses/world-bank-ypp-essay-sampleScroll way down to Sample World Bank YPP Offer Letter
This sample memorandum of indefinite assignment forms part of the 10-page letter of appointment. To view the full sample offer letter at no cost, click on the Free Preview button
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Have you guys already submitted the application documents to the WBG YPP?
Read these 3 free articles and find tips to craft an excellent CV, Essay and Abstract for the WBG YPP.
Article 01) World Bank Group YPP Essay Tips: The Secret to the Perfect Essay! https://openigo.com/world-bank-ypp-essay-tips-the-secret-of-the-perfect-essay/
Article 02) WBG YPP: 5 essential tips to improve your CV: https://openigo.com/wbg-ypp-5-essential-tips-to-improve-your-resume/
Article 03) How to write an effective thesis abstract for the WBG YPP
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Do we need to cite the sources of information in YPP Essay? Is it necessary since the word limit 750?
Regarding your question, although it is not mandatory to use references in your essay, it is good practice to do it. In case you cite a report, for example, you can cite it directly in your text, there is no need to use a foot note to cite the complete reference.
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https://ypp.thinkific.com/courses/world-bank-ypp-essay-sample?coupon=coachme99Ace the YPP covers the full application process from preparation to post-interview:
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As YPs, we were told that there are 8,000-10,000 YPP applicants each year. The YPP has been running for over fifty years and they know what they are looking for. The YPP office has a profile in mind when reviewing applications and it is crucial to show you fit that frame. We are here to show you how to do so through your application materials.
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The World Bank Young Professionals Program has produced heads of countries and titans of industry. What do Martin Wolf (Financial Times chief economics commentator), Simeon Djankov (former Bulgarian deputy PM and finance minister), Hedayat Amin Arsala (former VP of Afghanistan), and Jin-Yong Cai (former IFC CEO and TPG partner) have in common? Apart from having PhDs in Economics, they were all former World Bank Young Professionals.
Mary Ellen Iskenderian (president of Women’s World Banking), Sunil Sanghvi (retired McKinsey senior partner), and Gavin Wilson (former Goldman Sachs managing director and IFC AMC CEO) have MBAs instead of economics PhDs, but they too were all former World Bank YPs.
Read the article here https://ypp.thinkific.com/courses/World-Bank-YPP -
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They almost never work and you do not need them. Don't be convinced to pay them money for some alleged YP insights.
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To any applicant reading this who has seen how both Openigo and others have taken over the forum and is wondering, please do not use their services.
They almost never work and you do not need them. Don't be convinced to pay them money for some alleged YP insights.It can’t hurt though can it? Even if they increase your chance of acceptance by 5% or less, wouldn’t it be worth it to spend the money? The amount is insignificant in the long run