"The World Bank is an interesting place. It has always been very political and right now is going under a big reorganization. You only get in if you know someone. The pay is good, but somehow they don't know how to keep employees, and they let bosses treat employees any way they want."
"Pro - Great mission, interesting and challenging work, knowledgeable colleagues. Con - long hours, tough to get permanent positions."
"Great company to work for... if you have a PhD."
"WBG is a great employee-oriented company, with real opportunities for growth and development. Careers are fostered through sponsorship, which makes who you know very important. Its goal to end poverty around the world is always in mind, as you carry out your day-to-day duties, with the knowledge that you are a part of an extreme mission."
What do you like about working at World Bank?
"I like the company culture, and work like a family."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Be prepare and be confident during the interview; do not afraid to ask when you have any questions."
What don't you like about working at World Bank?
"Most of staffs are worked under contract and without benefit."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"They have an excellent management skills. At this point, I think they did great."
What do you like about working at World Bank?
"The open atmosphere, and communication. The laid-back environment while still being efficient with projects."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Be yourself, what's most important is how you're chemistry matches with the team you're applying towards (or joining)."
What don't you like about working at World Bank?
"Honestly the one thing I didn't like was the job itself, as in the work that I did. But everyone and everything else was great. The building itself could have been cooler, but I don't expect ultra modern for a government building."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Not sure to be honest, I never saw the CEO of the World Bank."
What do you like about working at World Bank?
"Fascinating landmark deals in emerging markets working with industry leaders, smart people, job stability"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Find a contact that is willing to vouch for you"
What don't you like about working at World Bank?
"Political bureaucracy is stifling. I cannot get promoted without a graduate degree - no upward mobility as of now"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Better align interests between shareholders and staff, improve decision making process"
World Bank has an overall rating of 4.2 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 30 World Bank Review Ratings left anonymously by World Bank employees, which is 8% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 93% of employees would recommend working at World Bank.
World Bank employees earn $60,000 annually on average, or $29 per hour, which is 9% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 19 World Bank employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find World Bank Salaries by Job Title.
93% of employees would recommend working at World Bank with the overall rating of 4.2 out of 5. Employees also rated World Bank 4.2 out of 5 for Company Culture, 4.1 for Rewards You Receive, 3.5 for Growth Opportunities and 4.2 for support you get.
According to our data, the highest paying job at World Bank is a Senior SAP BI Consultant at $160,000 annually. Browse World Bank Salaries by Job Profile.
According to our data, the lowest paying job at World Bank is a Operations Officer at $17,000 annually. Browse World Bank Salaries by Job Profile.
According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at World Bank to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.
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