Can you name any new consultants who survived more than 2 years over the recent past 8 years?
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World Bank YPP 2020
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Well yeah, obviously 100% of the people they hire haven't worked at the bank before, but I'd say at least 90% have some relationship with the bank one way or another. So if you're an outsider your chances are > 0 but very slim...
I interviewed in Paris this January and can assert that none of my squad of 12 had any work/relationship with the World Bank. One was working for a central Bank in Asia, another was working for the ministry of finance in an African country, and a great number were working in various organizations in Europe/Middle East from the WTO, to the EU to various private sector companies. Arguably those who interview in DC probably have a higher percentage of World Bank consultants but not 90% that number is astronomically exaggerated.
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If the chances are so low for outsiders (indeed they are- a cursory search on LinkedIn shows that), that's discouraging.
In any case, does anyone have any pointers about the essay? I went through the facebook chats, but something more specific would be helpful.
Does the essay have to be about what you've done, or what you intend to do if you have the WB support?
Also, can someone share if the CV has to be formatted in any particular manner? Most other jobs these days recommend a 1 page CV. Is it the same for the WB, or is it the more verbose academia style CV? -
I read the paid version of the openigo book. Unfortunately, the essay appears to be a cover letter. It shows what the author had done, but beyond that, it doesn't show the motivation for the YPP application. Again, the author was a consultant at the World Bank and just wrote a short summary of the experience in the essay.
I'm not sure what to make of this.
To others who're planning to buy the book- you can possibly get better material from other sources online. I wasted the money. -
Well yeah, obviously 100% of the people they hire haven't worked at the bank before, but I'd say at least 90% have some relationship with the bank one way or another. So if you're an outsider your chances are > 0 but very slim...
I interviewed in Paris this January and can assert that none of my squad of 12 had any work/relationship with the World Bank. One was working for a central Bank in Asia, another was working for the ministry of finance in an African country, and a great number were working in various organizations in Europe/Middle East from the WTO, to the EU to various private sector companies. Arguably those who interview in DC probably have a higher percentage of World Bank consultants but not 90% that number is astronomically exaggerated.
How many out of the 12 made it through?1) 5000 Applied → 2)1000 Invited to submit additional info (Passport Bio Page and 3 Recom letters) → 3) 240 invited to interview → 4) Around 80 passed interview/assessment center → 5) 56 offered to join YPP.
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Well yeah, obviously 100% of the people they hire haven't worked at the bank before, but I'd say at least 90% have some relationship with the bank one way or another. So if you're an outsider your chances are > 0 but very slim...
I interviewed in Paris this January and can assert that none of my squad of 12 had any work/relationship with the World Bank. One was working for a central Bank in Asia, another was working for the ministry of finance in an African country, and a great number were working in various organizations in Europe/Middle East from the WTO, to the EU to various private sector companies. Arguably those who interview in DC probably have a higher percentage of World Bank consultants but not 90% that number is astronomically exaggerated.
How many out of the 12 made it through?1) 5000 Applied → 2)1000 Invited to submit additional info (Passport Bio Page and 3 Recom letters) → 3) 240 invited to interview → 4) Around 80 passed interview/assessment center → 5) 56 offered to join YPP.
Interestingly exactly a third passed the interview even though the interview is supposedly pass/fail and technically anyone could pass.
On the other hand, last year about half of those invited passed the interview, which lead to a lot of disappointed pre-selected people without offers. This year they interviewed around 40 more people, so maybe it's good that less people (in absolute terms but also as a fraction) passed the interview.
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1) 5000 Applied → 2)1000 Invited to submit additional info (Passport Bio Page and 3 Recom letters) → 3) 240 invited to interview → 4) Around 80 passed interview/assessment center → 5) 56 offered to join YPP.
What happened to the 24 others? They are rejected despite qualifying the interview?
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1) 5000 Applied → 2)1000 Invited to submit additional info (Passport Bio Page and 3 Recom letters) → 3) 240 invited to interview → 4) Around 80 passed interview/assessment center → 5) 56 offered to join YPP.
What happened to the 24 others? They are rejected despite qualifying the interview?
Yes that can happen. It hurts. They are pre-selected so good enough to work there, but are not offered a position due to business needs.
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Hi guys! I'm a PhD candidate and will apply for the WB YPP for the second time. This year I bought the World Bank YPP ebook (https://www.openigo.com/worldbankypp) I consider it a great investment. It brings a LOT of information about the program and the World Bank. I didn't buy the application review yet, but for sure will do it. After I can tell you guys my toughs about that too. Good luck guys!
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Hi guys! I'm a PhD candidate and will apply for the WB YPP for the second time. This year I bought the World Bank YPP ebook (https://www.openigo.com/worldbankypp) I consider it a great investment. It brings a LOT of information about the program and the World Bank. I didn't buy the application review yet, but for sure will do it. After I can tell you guys my toughs about that too. Good luck guys!
Hi there! This year will be my second year as well. Last year I went throught the last round, but unfortunately I was not selected by the vice-presidents. Since the beginning of last year selection process I counted with the support of openigo. They really are professional and serious people, but they dont do miracles: if your profile is
Weak you won't be selected. This year I'll review my application again with them. -
Hi guys! I'm a PhD candidate and will apply for the WB YPP for the second time. This year I bought the World Bank YPP ebook (https://www.openigo.com/worldbankypp) I consider it a great investment. It brings a LOT of information about the program and the World Bank. I didn't buy the application review yet, but for sure will do it. After I can tell you guys my toughs about that too. Good luck guys!
Didn't you find the sample essay to be strange? It doesn't talk about the motivation behind the YP application. It is just a description of the author's professional record.
I'm not sure if that's what the YP application process requires. Since you're a repeat applicant, maybe you can enlighten us.
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Hello my friend! First: I think there are many different good ways of writing the essay, not a single one. However, I think that the main ideia of the it should be presenting your profile. You have to show the Bank that you fit. It's important to talk about your motivations, but, again, I think the way you should do that is presenting your professional and academic records. Of course that is also important that you make very clear the the way you understand international development and how you would solve development issues, but you should do this connecting with your past experiences and expertises. I liked the sample because I think the person did exactly that (connecting with his/her past experiences with the HIV/Health field.