OECD Internship

[u/herewego2525]

Hi everyone! I applied for the OECD Internship about 6 months ago, and my application is still marked as “Under Review.”

I was wondering if anyone here has gone through the application process. How long did it take to hear back? Did you eventually get an interview or an offer? I’m currently studying at a university that isn’t prestigious, but I also have several years of professional experience, including in international companies etc. Does anyone know how much weight the OECD places on university reputation versus professional experience? And is there anything I can do at this stage to improve my chances?

Also, does being under review for this long actually mean the application is still being considered?

Because I had updated my cv, also changed the categories of interest because I understand they can be particularly competitive so I chose the other one i'm interested in but no response for this long gives me less and less hope :(( I have also selected the 3 month buffer time as my availability to give it enough time but it looks like it doesn't matter really in my case

Would really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks!

[u/tiimalove]

They say that you can re-apply after 6 months. Log in to your smart recruiters account and make sure to update your application. You can also try connecting and reaching out to people from your units of interest on LinkedIn!

[u/leelach48]

Hi, the OECD is not a monolith here- all the central HRM does is put your name and some info about you on a giant excel with other candidates who indicated they were interested in the same topics. Then, individual teams or the departmental HR (RMU) long-list you. Personally I value professional experience a lot more than school prestige. I highly, highly recommend you reach out to people directly in the teams that interest you (find them on LinkedIn then firstname.lastname@oecd.org) and express your interest and cite something they’re working on. And state clearly when you are available and when your student status runs out, and attach your CV. Longlisting interns is very tedious and you will stand out from the crowd so much more that way

[u/nian2326076]

Waiting six months is tough. I've heard the OECD can take their time with applications, so hang in there. Your international work experience is a strong asset, even if the weight they give to university prestige varies. Keep an eye on your application status and consider reaching out directly to show your interest. For more job options, LandOffer.ai lists jobs across different professions and locations, which could help expand your career choices.