Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at WBCSD as 40% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Internship and Manager rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Internship and Intern roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at WBCSD takes an average of 30 days when considering 5 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Internship had the quickest hiring process (on average 30 days), whereas Internship roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 30 days).
It felt like a professional organisation until the last question was asked. After this question was asked, I understood that there was absolutely no way that I would work for this organisation, even if I was offered a job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked my birthday, specifically the day and month (as the person who was interviewing me, who happens to be one of the leading figures there, wanted to know my star sign).
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at WBCSD (Geneva) in Apr 2025
Interview
First interview was with an HR representative and the hiring manager. It didn’t take more than 45 minutes. The questions were mostly technical. The second interview took an hour with 4 panel members including the hiring manager (HR rep wasn’t present). The questions were a mix of technical and key competencies relevant to the position
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you share your experience working with consultants or tools in project management?
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at WBCSD (Amsterdam) in Mar 2022
Interview
two part interview. First introduction to team, getting to know each other, takes about 30 minutes. second includes case study that you can prepare a week in advance. You also meet the larger team in this interview. about 90 minutes.