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1. Economist
   52b9
   

   Spot on. Interviewed two years ago and the two girls who got offers from our batch were mediocre but were from China and Uganda. A European dude had an RnR in EJ and a published paper in JME and IMF internship but didn't get an offer even though he was way better than all of us and had a spectacular interview. I now see why some people were complaining earlier about business needs. It's all quotas at the end if the day...

   73% percent women ??? Despite the fact that women are under-represented in econ studies?

   20% sub-saharian ?? College graduates population-wise this doesn't make sense in the first place, since college graduates in Africa represents less than 2% of college graduates in the world, not talking about PhD population...

   Obviously, WB recruits mostly on quotas. Else, there is no way to explain such crazy figures...

   You have strictly almost no chances to enter if you are not a woman or do not hold a passport from a crappy country

   4 years ago # QUOTE 0 Volod 4 Vlad !

2. Economist
   3fcd
   

   Get out of this forum if you are serious about applying. Its full of frustrated unlucky (and sometimes much worse) applicants.

   4 years ago # QUOTE 1 Volod 0 Vlad !

3. Economist
   3fcd
   

   Luckily, the YP is not just for white men who studied economics. But for people from diverse backgrounds and origins. And the world is changing. Get over it. Luckily women and Africans kept applying to the YP despite the fact that for decades they represented a small proportion of the people hired. They helped and continue to help make the world a better place, and they are not les talented than others.

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   The newly hired YP cohort comprises of 49 YPs joining in September 2018 and includes a majority of PhD holders (76%). They have an average of six years of experience. Their last academic degrees were obtained from 39 different Universities in 5 different Continents. The 49 YPs come from 29 different countries, out of which (there are) 10 Sub-Saharan African countries. Seventy-three percent are women.

   73% percent women ??? Despite the fact that women are under-represented in econ studies?
   20% sub-saharian ?? College graduates population-wise this doesn't make sense in the first place, since college graduates in Africa represents less than 2% of college graduates in the world, not talking about PhD population...
   Obviously, WB recruits mostly on quotas. Else, there is no way to explain such crazy figures...
   You have strictly almost no chances to enter if you are not a woman or do not hold a passport from a crappy country

   4 years ago # QUOTE 1 Volod 6 Vlad !

4. Economist
   3d0d
   

   an asian bro here and people in the WB office in our capital are the most crappy, attention-seeking, rent-seeking people that I have ever met (most of them are women). They thought they went to some good foreign colleges and went on facebook to push for social changes and ignite protests against the government.

   And they thought it was because of their ability.

   4 years ago # QUOTE 0 Volod 0 Vlad !

5. Economist
   53d6
   

   Luckily, the YP is not just for white men who studied economics. But for people from diverse backgrounds and origins. And the world is changing. Get over it. Luckily women and Africans kept applying to the YP despite the fact that for decades they represented a small proportion of the people hired. They helped and continue to help make the world a better place, and they are not les talented than others.

   If they are "not less talented" than others, why do they need quotas to enter? Why a similar institution (IMF) without quotas hires much less of these profiles?

   The WB is not a charity: its purpose is not to provide jobs for highly privileged and incompetent daughters of top officials in crappy countries but to hire the best people for the job.

   Be honest five seconds: the "minorities" hired by the WB comes from highly privileged background in Africa, Latin America and India, and they take the job of much more capable white middle-class hardworking guys.

   4 years ago # QUOTE 2 Volod 1 Vlad !

6. Economist
   d2e9
   

   they have changed the experience required to 3 years. It used to be two years. I sense a major shift in their approach

   "At least three years of relevant professional experience related to development or continued academic study at the doctoral level" ------> phd can satisfy the requirement?

   I think so... please, read this article: https://www.openigo.com/worldbankypp/minimum-requirements/

   4 years ago # QUOTE 0 Volod 0 Vlad !

7. Economist
   d2e9
   

   The newly hired YP cohort comprises of 49 YPs joining in September 2018 and includes a majority of PhD holders (76%). They have an average of six years of experience. Their last academic degrees were obtained from 39 different Universities in 5 different Continents. The 49 YPs come from 29 different countries, out of which (there are) 10 Sub-Saharan African countries. Seventy-three percent are women.

   73% percent women ??? Despite the fact that women are under-represented in econ studies?
   20% sub-saharian ?? College graduates population-wise this doesn't make sense in the first place, since college graduates in Africa represents less than 2% of college graduates in the world, not talking about PhD population...
   Obviously, WB recruits mostly on quotas. Else, there is no way to explain such crazy figures...
   You have strictly almost no chances to enter if you are not a woman or do not hold a passport from a crappy country

   Although the World Bank Group has a commitment to the diversity of its work environment (seeking a balance of genders and nationalities), there is no type of quota, such as nationality or gender. This means that only those evaluated as suitable are approved for the program. See this article: https://www.openigo.com/worldbankypp/selection-process/#competition-vacancies-and-quotas

   4 years ago # QUOTE 0 Volod 0 Vlad !

8. Economist
   d354
   

   YP wanna a bee's: Get the phuck off of this site, losers.

   4 years ago # QUOTE 0 Volod 0 Vlad !

9. Economist
   3479
   

   I’m sorry but I’m personally from a crappy country as you white people can imagine and one of the poorest regions in the country. My parents have never left my country. I fighted all the way through. But if this kind of thinking makes you feel better, I’m more proud of myself. Cheers.

   Luckily, the YP is not just for white men who studied economics. But for people from diverse backgrounds and origins. And the world is changing. Get over it. Luckily women and Africans kept applying to the YP despite the fact that for decades they represented a small proportion of the people hired. They helped and continue to help make the world a better place, and they are not les talented than others.

   If they are "not less talented" than others, why do they need quotas to enter? Why a similar institution (IMF) without quotas hires much less of these profiles?
   The WB is not a charity: its purpose is not to provide jobs for highly privileged and incompetent daughters of top officials in crappy countries but to hire the best people for the job.
   Be honest five seconds: the "minorities" hired by the WB comes from highly privileged background in Africa, Latin America and India, and they take the job of much more capable white middle-class hardworking guys.

   4 years ago # QUOTE 1 Volod 0 Vlad !

10. Economist
    52b9
    

    You're an exception and I'm.glad someone like you made it

    I’m sorry but I’m personally from a crappy country as you white people can imagine and one of the poorest regions in the country. My parents have never left my country. I fighted all the way through. But if this kind of thinking makes you feel better, I’m more proud of myself. Cheers.

    4 years ago # QUOTE 0 Volod 0 Vlad !

11. Economist
    3479
    

    Thank you for supporting! I’ve seen more previledged people enjoy all benefits in my country. But I tried my best and not complaining as a girl.
    As for those previledged ones in wb, who on this forum can claim your current organization your company your school never had these dirty examples? That’s reality. If you don’t accept this, that’s ok. But academic may be better for you. Different worlds have different rules. All the best for all of you.

    You're an exception and I'm.glad someone like you made it

    I’m sorry but I’m personally from a crappy country as you white people can imagine and one of the poorest regions in the country. My parents have never left my country. I fighted all the way through. But if this kind of thinking makes you feel better, I’m more proud of myself. Cheers.

    4 years ago # QUOTE 0 Volod 0 Vlad !

12. Economist
    53d6
    

    You're right, in academia, we deserve our position. Based on pure talent.

    I don't know how I would feel if I was a rich daughter or son of a corrupted official, getting a spot at the WB through my parents (Chinese specialty by the way). These people would probably invent some story to make them feel better, such that "there is no quota at the WB but they recruited 73% of women", etc... heu wait !!

    Thank you for supporting! I’ve seen more previledged people enjoy all benefits in my country. But I tried my best and not complaining as a girl.
    As for those previledged ones in wb, who on this forum can claim your current organization your company your school never had these dirty examples? That’s reality. If you don’t accept this, that’s ok. But academic may be better for you. Different worlds have different rules. All the best for all of you.

    4 years ago # QUOTE 0 Volod 0 Vlad !

13. Economist
    52b9
    

    Im sorry to hear your story. But just ask yourself this: at the interview did you feel that you were the best candidate for the job? There was no one better than you? If you can convincingly say yes, then fine. But if not, then you have to agree that this is pure BS

    Thank you for supporting! I’ve seen more previledged people enjoy all benefits in my country. But I tried my best and not complaining as a girl.
    As for those previledged ones in wb, who on this forum can claim your current organization your company your school never had these dirty examples? That’s reality. If you don’t accept this, that’s ok. But academic may be better for you. Different worlds have different rules. All the best for all of you.

    4 years ago # QUOTE 0 Volod 0 Vlad !

14. Economist
    53d6
    

    Im sorry to hear your story. But just ask yourself this: at the interview did you feel that you were the best candidate for the job? There was no one better than you? If you can convincingly say yes, then fine. But if not, then you have to agree that this is pure BS

    This.

    Besides, the vast majority of international organizations staff which came from third world countries are truly privileged, and in proportion much more that you will find in the West.

    This makes sense since less than 2% of subsaharian population attend University. However, this makes the quota system of the world Bank utterly ridiculous, since they privilege these people over much poorer ones, coming from advanced countries

    4 years ago # QUOTE 0 Volod 1 Vlad !

15. Economist
    cdc4
    

    Top academic journal? No
    Know more about less developed countries? Yes
    Know more about policy making process in these countries? Yes
    Interaction with more senior governors? Yes
    More passion to change the poorest situation? Yes
    Asking for no more salary and oaky eith tough condition in Africa? Yes

    Im sorry to hear your story. But just ask yourself this: at the interview did you feel that you were the best candidate for the job? There was no one better than you? If you can convincingly say yes, then fine. But if not, then you have to agree that this is pure BS

    Thank you for supporting! I’ve seen more previledged people enjoy all benefits in my country. But I tried my best and not complaining as a girl.
    As for those previledged ones in wb, who on this forum can claim your current organization your company your school never had these dirty examples? That’s reality. If you don’t accept this, that’s ok. But academic may be better for you. Different worlds have different rules. All the best for all of you.

    4 years ago # QUOTE 4 Volod 0 Vlad !

16. Economist
    cdc4
    

    And I’m not sorry for my background. My parents gave me everything they have and a generous heart. And I know more about different aspects of societies. What’s the challenges to implement policy in a college. Find the trade off between improving welfare and implementation.

    Im sorry to hear your story. But just ask yourself this: at the interview did you feel that you were the best candidate for the job? There was no one better than you? If you can convincingly say yes, then fine. But if not, then you have to agree that this is pure BS

    Thank you for supporting! I’ve seen more previledged people enjoy all benefits in my country. But I tried my best and not complaining as a girl.
    As for those previledged ones in wb, who on this forum can claim your current organization your company your school never had these dirty examples? That’s reality. If you don’t accept this, that’s ok. But academic may be better for you. Different worlds have different rules. All the best for all of you.

    4 years ago # QUOTE 1 Volod 0 Vlad !

17. Economist
    eef7
    

    This forum is pathetic. And I'm so glad you were not hired.

    4 years ago # QUOTE 0 Volod 0 Vlad !

18. Economist
    eef7
    

    btw, there are no such things as quotas at the Bank

    4 years ago # QUOTE 0 Volod 0 Vlad !

19. Economist
    52b9
    

    73% women hired and you believe in no quotas? Talk about being naive. Good luck at the WB and remember: you probably weren't even the best out of your batch. Others, far more experienced and smarter could not make it due to the ridiculous policies.

    btw, there are no such things as quotas at the Bank

    4 years ago # QUOTE 0 Volod 1 Vlad !

20. Economist
    41e3
    

    Don’t shame economics by calling yourself economist...IMF EP hired 75% of women on average and world average sex ratio is 1:1. Now I wonder if IMF has a quota for male.

    73% women hired and you believe in no quotas? Talk about being naive. Good luck at the WB and remember: you probably weren't even the best out of your batch. Others, far more experienced and smarter could not make it due to the ridiculous policies.

    btw, there are no such things as quotas at the Bank

    4 years ago # QUOTE 2 Volod 1 Vlad !

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