working in dc
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Working in DCBOB BYRNE FOR ETUG TELL SESSION APRIL 26, 2016
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What the World Bank Does
The World Bank Group has set two goals for the world to achieve by 2030:
1. End extreme poverty by decreasing the percentage of people living on less than $1.90 a day to no more than 3%
2. Promote shared prosperity by fostering the income growth of the bottom 40% for every country
Staff Learning
We have more than 10,000 employees in more than 120 offices worldwide.
Staff have very little discretionary timeEffective practices in e-learning is
essential
Getting hired Look for postings Send your resume or CV Receive a formal invitation to apply Get shortlisted Interview 1 Interview 2 HR checks background State department checks background Receive and accept offer Get your G4 visa Arrange your move Start work
6 months at least
Learning Specialist RoleVaried:
E-Learning developmentVendor managementLearning SupportFacilitationEverything else
Things change – be adaptable!
Daily life Living in DC is great for couples/singles For families, there are excellent places to live outside
of Washington(Maryland and Virginia)
Maryland has excellent schools Rent is expensive compared to Kamloops, but
comparable to Vancouver You will have to navigate US State Department and
state regulations for things like driver’s licenses, Social Security Number, school enrolment, work permits for spouse, banking, etc.
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