Site Visit: International Monetary Fund/ World Bank Group

When: Tuesday, February 3rd 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm EST

Location: 1900 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20431

Join us for a site visit February 3rd from 2-3PM to the IMF and World Bank! For students interested in International Economic Policy, Finance, Development work at a multilateral, topics will focus on:
Role of the WBB/IMF and focused on careers at IMF/WBG.
Direct hire positions Vs. Short Term Consultancy work? 
How to find contracting jobs and with changes to short term consultancy structure in 2026 and 2027, how can students find these jobs given that many people do not start at the IMF/WBG  through direct hires?
How is IMF/WBG changing practices based on changing US commitments to multilaterals?
What jobs and/or skills students can build in other work before applying to the IMF/WBG? 
How can non-US citizens get jobs at the IMF/WBG in the US?
Space is limited to 25-30 students.TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:1:45– Arrive for security processing2:00- Greetings & Students Intros2:10- Information Session2:45- Career Resources Discussion3:00- Alumni Panel/engagement (if applicable.)3:15– Q &A/Networking3:40- Tour/Group photo3:45- Program Concludes/travel back to GWULOGISTICSParticipants are welcome to meet Elliott staff at the Graduate Student Lounge on the 6th Floor, in front of the GSS office, by 1:30 p.m. as we plan to head out no later than 1:35 p.m.  Those who would like to meet the group at the IMF/WBG, kindly be sure to arrive no later than 1:45 p.m.Students must bring a Government Issued ID with them for admittance to the WBG/IMF. (Your GW-ID does NOT meet this requirement.)ESIA NO-SHOW POLICY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIS EVENT.In order to ensure the effectiveness of the services offered by the Elliott School's Graduate Student Services and maintain professionalism and courtesy between graduate students, alumni, professional staff, and our Employer Partners, the No-Show Policy is in effect for this event. Should you need to cancel your registration, you must log in to Handshake and update your RSVP, or contact our office [email protected] no later than 24 hours before any career event.DRESS CODE-  BUSINESS PROFESSIONALNote:  The dress code for all employer events is business professional unless otherwise stated. Students who are dressed inappropriately may be turned away. Please reach out to your career coach or GSS if you have questions about what professional dress entails. Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions and thank you again for registering!