35min HireVue, 5 questions, intro, why imf, macro and fiscal, working paper, behaviour questions. Having preparing time but need to prepare in advance a lot. best wishes for the next year!
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at IMF (Washington, DC) in Dec 2025
Interview
1. Preliminary interview with 3 panels. 2. Ask 5 questions in total 3. People seemed interested in your research, and it was nice.
They set a time for the interview and will let you know.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Why IMF
2. Tell me about your JMP + Policy Implications
First hirevue interview. Then online interview. The last stage was a panel interview. The final stage was rather difficult. In the last stage, you need to pass all written test, presentation and interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In general, many macro questions strongly related to what they are doing.
