Lots of noise, little substance - Short-term Consultant (STC) World Bank Group Employee Review

2.0
17 Dec 2013
Recommend
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Pros

-get to work with diverse set of ppl, from many diff countries and professions..some foremer govt offcials or future ones -great level of interaction with leadership in developing countries -get to see/witness/participate in development firstahand

Cons

-little thought paid to career progression on a systematic-institutional way -too much is left to the discretion of managers, allowing them to play favorites -unclear senior management structure and startegy, demoralizing to staff

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Pros

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Cons

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