I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at World Data Lab (Nairobi) in Feb 2025
Interview
The process consists of three interviews and a case study. The first interview is with HR and focuses on cultural fit. The second is a technical interview based on a case study, which you receive in advance and have a few days to complete. The final interview is with the management team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Knowledge of statistical methods and forecasting techniques.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at World Data Lab (Zagreb) in Nov 2024
Interview
3 stage process with personal interviews and 1 case study.
All of the above went smoothly and quickly and on time.
HR personnel was very nice and the manager responsible for my role was supportive.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
To prepare a case study about the outreach process.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at World Data Lab (Vienna) in Jan 2023
Interview
I participated in World Data Lab's recruitment process, which involved five interview rounds with a total of 8 different people. While the HR team was consistently friendly, the process appeared disorganized, with repeated questions across interviews, confusion about which role I was being interviewed for and delayed follow-ups. Unexpectedly, I was assessed on sales knowledge, unrelated to the role, and tasked with an extensive case study that required two full working days to complete and required me to create an entire project proposal for a future project of theirs. This raised concerns about the company's professionalism and the potential misuse of candidate efforts. Despite my extensive experience, I felt undervalued, especially when communication ceased without explanation after the final round. Overall, the experience suggested a misalignment between the company's expectations and offerings, and left me quite disappointed despite the interesting work the company does.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
We would like you to prepare a project proposal and an accompanying presentation, designing a World Health Clock.