Behind the Mission: The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program

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Recommendation

Good afternoon. The YPP page states that "Recommendations will be requested via email during the eligibility screening stage". Are recommenders contacted directly or do candidates send the letters through? If recommenders are contacted directly, do they send a written PDF letter by email or is there a recommender's form to fill out, with questions about candidates etc? What will be the time burden on recommenders in this process? All of this information is necessary to reach out to potential recommenders.
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 16:00
Garba Seyi

Hello. Am seyisiola Garba a graduate social worker from university of jos Nigeria. Pls how do I register?
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 16:00
Worried

I do not think that I will be able to obtain letters of recommendation, as I have been out of school for a while, do not want my current employer to know I am looking for a job elsewhere, and my other potential recommenders are extremely busy (given the current COVID crisis)...won't that requirement put lots of applicants at a disadvantage? Do you not trust that you are able to select the right candidates with the interviews and assessment centers?
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 16:00
Inquisitive

Are we at a disadvantage if we apply at the end of the cycle?
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 16:00
Zara

I have applied multiple times before. Does this disadvantage my application? What are tips for writing a compelling statement?
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 16:00