Overall I greatly liked the wide range of projects and professionals I was interacting with, extensive training on survey materials, diverse community, and access to the bank-wide events as presentations and workshops.
What I wish was different
Advice
Try to interact and talk with people, everyone here is happy to share their experience working at the World Bank Group.
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Analyst
January - August 2018 • Washington, DC
What I liked
The staff was very kind and diverse. I got to make friends from all over the world. It was nice to be immersed in an industry I knew nothing about.
What I wish was different
I wish I had known that the job would be very repetitive after a while. I also wish my workspace was not so enclosed inside the building with absolutely no natural light.
Advice
be aware that it involves a lot of repetitive tasks related to the research goals.
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Research Assistant
June - August 2018 • Dhaka, Dhaka Division
What I liked
Everything
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
It is an amazing learning environment
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Civil Society Intern
May - July 2017 • Washington, DC
What I liked
Flexible hours, great people and fascinating work
What I wish was different
If I had more projects with other people, most of the work was on my own and I'd rather work and learn with people who work there
Advice
Make a plan and be organized and don't try to run out the clock, always ask how you can be helpful
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Business Analyst Intern
May 2018 • Washington, DC
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Never be afraid to reach out- every company is looking for young minds to be involved, but they don't often know to reach out.
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Communications Consultant
July - December 2017 • Washington, DC
What I liked
A very diverse group of people to work with, all hailing from different countries. I had the opportunity to complete real projects rather than simply busy work. In addition, I had great exposure to international project finance.
What I wish was different
I felt very much as "just an intern". I never had a set place to work and was visibly met with far fewer resources. More senior level people did not make an effort to engage with me and I felt a bit excluded.
