I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at World Bank Group (Senegal)
Interview
takes 4 months, invited for written tests 2 months after application, panel interview 1 month later, phone interview with manager another month later. during the panel interview he recruiters were very cold, no smile no emotion could appear on their face, I was frightened
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at World Bank Group (Washington, DC) in Jul 2010
Interview
Interview is conducted with a recrutiment officer. If selected for further assessment you will be asked to take an exam to test your language, technology, and other skills. You are put through timed exams that test everything including any second language you may claim to speak.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Detailed questions on processes for Access DB and SQL for management of a database. I had to give them a menu path without being able to demonstrate it on a computer. This was during a panel interview which was even harder.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at World Bank Group (Washington, DC) in Oct 2012
Interview
Occasionally, the World Bank conducts testing before interviews. This is great if you think your talents fit the job moreso than your resume. I got a chance to prove myself before being interviewed.
Be patient with them during the background check and offer process. It's a big bureaucracy, and this part takes time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Be prepared to speak any foreign language you list on your resume. World Bankers are largely polyglot--there will be someone there who can put you on the spot and engage you in 2 or 3 languages.