Getting into the Inter-American Development Bank Young Professionals Program, similar to its counterparts at other development banks, is tricky. From about 4,000 candidates, the bank eventually chooses only eight to 12 to participate in the program.
So what’s their secret?
Devex spoke with an informed source within the bank, who prefers not to be named, to know the profile of successful candidates and details of the recruitment process. Read on so you can prepare for the next application round, which opens sometime in June.
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Ma. Eliza VillarinoDevexElizaJV
Eliza is a veteran journalist focused on covering the most pressing issues and latest innovations in global health, humanitarian aid, sustainability, and development. A member of Mensa, Eliza has earned a master's degree in public affairs and bachelor's degree in political science from the University of the Philippines.
