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This comprehensive eBook helps you perform successfully in the World Bank Internship Program selection process. It will introduce you to the complex World Bank Group and its approach towards international development; it will teach you how to prepare each of the documents required in detail, and it will also get you ready for the interview. Working in the World Bank Group (WBG) is a dream for many. Understandably, since the Bank combines good remuneration and a wide range of benefits with meaningful work that can help millions of people and improve their quality of life. In addition, working for the World Bank (WB) means having a global career with a global reach, in a multicultural and pleasant environment; you will be able to construct influential networks and receive encouragement to develop professionally. In pursuit of its mission, the OpenIGO network has prepared this comprehensive ebook to help candidates to be successful in the World Bank Internship Program, even if they do not have connections or previous experience at the Bank. Through the World Banl Internship ebook, you will learn up-to-date information about the World Bank Internship Program and what you need to be successful. It does not matter whether you intend to apply this year or in five years’ time, it will enable you to strategically develop your career and equip you for each of the selection stages.

This comprehensive eBook helps you perform successfully in the UN Internships selection process. It will introduce you to the complex UN System and its approach towards international development; it will teach you how to prepare each of the documents required in detail, and it will also get you ready for the interview stage. Young people around the world look for internships at the start of their professional lives. Making a good choice at this time is important for personal development and the future of their careers. Selecting an internship at a suitable organization will also influence the possibility of being placed in the labor market, and should not be underestimated! Our UN Internships eBook will help you with that! Without a doubt, the United Nations is a prestigious organization, due to its fundamental role in maintaining global peace and security, and promoting economic, social and sustainable development. In terms of representativeness and symbolism, this mission is enough for a significant number of people to dream about working at the organization. In addition, the UN provides a series of benefits to assist with their interns` development. As you read through our UN Internships eBook, you will see that the UN System offers internship opportunities for professionals from very diverse academic backgrounds. Therefore, the chances of you finding a vacancy that suits your profile are very high! Nonetheless, it is important to be aware that selection processes to become part of an international organization team are extremely competitive and, for this reason, being well prepared is essential if you want to succeed. Our team is certain that you would like to be among the successful candidates and this is exactly why the OpenIGO Network has put this eBook together: to help you secure the internship of your dreams! This manual will offer you preparation tips, as well as detailed explanations and guidance for each phase of the UN Internship Selection Process – it will introduce you to the United Nations, which is a complex international organization, and its organizational culture and values; it will give you detailed guidance on how to prepare your online application, provide an insight into where to look for vacancies, and get you ready for the competency based interview.