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    Below are a few tips and suggestions for preparing for interviews at the World Bank Group (WBG).

    Preparation Tips – BEFORE the interview


    The best way to stay relaxed and calm during an interview is to be prepared:

     Prepare for the job/program for which you are interviewing. Review the program requirements or job description
    (including the role of WBG in that area, duties and responsibilities) and selection criteria.
     Research yourself. Know why you want the job. Review your CV and application. Consider your fit with the program
    requirements/job description. Identify transferable skills, key accomplishments, work style, and personal and
    professional strengths. Remind yourself of specific experiences that exemplify these skills and strengths.
     Practice responding to questions.
     Prepare a list of 4-5 good questions you have about the position.
     Get a good night’s rest!
     Allow plenty of time to get to the interview and plan to arrive a bit early.

    Questions to ask the panel:


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    2.

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    4.

    5.

    What is a Behavioral Event Interview?


    Typically interviews at the WBG present the elements of a behavioral event interview (BEI), it means they are structured
    interviews used to collect information about past behavior. Because past performance is a predictor of future behavior, a BEI
    attempts to uncover your past performance by asking open-ended question. Questions are designed to help the
    interviewer(s) learn about your past experience in a key skill area that is critical to success in the position for which you are
    interviewing.

    We recommend that you prepare to discuss several examples for each competency that is included on the program/job
    description. If you can identify 20-30 situations that you have handled in the past, those will come more easily when you are
    asked particular questions during the interview. Start by trying to respond to the Sample BEI Questions which appear later.

    The panel may spend time probing these competencies. They will be trying to find out how YOU handled particular situations.
    While you may be tempted to answer some questions saying “First WE did this, then WE did that,” you should make it clear
    what actions YOU took as well as what the team did.

    Preparing for Interviews at the World Bank Group 1


    The STAR Technique Tips – DURING the interview
    A useful way to prepare for this style of interview is to use the STAR  Notice how the panel is treating
    technique. The STAR technique helps you to frame the answers to each the interview (e.g., how formal
    question in an organized manner that gives the interviewer the most vs. interactive) and respond
    information about your past experience (and gives you the maximum credit accordingly. Help the panel
    for your answer, too.) As you prepare to answer each question, consider manage the flow of
    organizing your response by answering each of the following components conversation.
    of the STAR technique:
     Listen carefully; feel free to ask
     What was the SITUATION in which you were involved? What for clarification before answering
    did you face? a question. Don’t be apologetic
    if you don’t hear a statement,
     What was the TASK you needed to accomplish?
    just ask the person to repeat.
     What ACTIONS did you take?
     Take a moment to formulate
     What RESULTS did you achieve? your answers before you speak.

     Project energy and enthusiasm


    Probes in a way that is authentic to you.
    After you respond to a question, the panel may probe further into your
     Connect with each person (e.g.,
    actions or results. If some of their follow-up questions come across as
    by making eye contact).
    confrontational, simply focus on the core element they are asking about
    and respond as best you can. They may ask additional questions about the  Be honest, while focusing on
    situations you describe, such as: communicating your
    professional achievements.
     What challenges did you face? How did you overcome those?

     What lessons did you learn from that experience?  Don’t use the same example for
    every question.
     What would you do differently, if you could turn back the clock and
    start over?  Be polite to EVERYONE you
    meet at the interview.
     How would you apply those learnings to dealing with anticipated
    challenges in the considered role?  Be aware of the panel’s body
    language and non-verbal cues.
    As you think through various examples, you might be able to build these
    points into the stories that you prepare to tell.  THANK the panel for their time.

    Notes:

    STAR Technique:
     Situation you faced

     Task to accomplish

     Actions you took

     Results you achieved

    Preparing for Interviews at the World Bank Group 2


    Anticipating Likely Questions in YOUR Interview:
    Because practice and rehearsal make this type of interviewing more familiar and enjoyable, spend a few moments
    anticipating questions you think the interviewers might ask you during your interview. Review the job description; think about
    WBG’s mission and the applicable competency model. Identify 3-5 questions you think might come up in your interview.

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    SITUATION

    TASK(S)

    ACTIONS

    RESULTS

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    Now, for each question, use the STAR technique to answer your own questions. Feel free to make a few notes if it is helpful,
    but try to be conversational and practice some of the Interviewing Tips.

    Preparing for Interviews at the World Bank Group 3

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