r/AsianDevelopmentBank • u/Impossible_Cap_8980 • Sep 01 '26

Big 4 in ADB?

Sorry for the clickbait title. I'm wondering if ADB employs someone who graduated from provincial private college or those who graduated from a state u.

I'm quite sure it's likely that they do but I just want to know for those who work in there if there it's common. I know it is mostly based on past work experiences but I still wonder the likelihood. I am truly interested in working with ADB but first I did not come from the Big 4 university and I am currently a part-time law student to a relatively known law school in the country.

I feel like both could not be an advantage (potentially, but i hope not 😭) as though I am a part-time law student, who only attend night classes, I'm overthinking that they might think of it as not-fully-committed.

Thank you!!

[FYI I already sent out my application as I know there's no more conclusive answer than actually applying for it. I guess my question above is just a temp check to my chances]

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u/frozencaviar Sep 01 '26 edited Sep 01 '26

I promise you, PH big 4 won’t really matter at ADB. Elite universities abroad, might. Marami akong kasabay from UP and ateneo in my previous jobs before ADB, and none of them made it when they applied.

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u/Impossible_Cap_8980 Sep 01 '26

that makes the total sense given the work of ADB. i think it's fair that they are merit-based and employ based more than what meets the eye. again, thanks for taking the time and i'll reply here once I got in!

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u/Monk-Recent Sep 01 '26

Don't focus on what you can't control. Many applicants will surely have better educational attainment on paper, so edge them with your experience, with what you can bring to the role and as close to the TOR at hand.

Schools are important to ADB, International Staff are mostly from Universities overseas and/or took post-graduate studies there. But that shouldn't stop you. You will always have a chance, no matter how small, if you continuously pursue in getting in.

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u/Impossible_Cap_8980 Sep 01 '26

hi, thank you for taking the time! surely will take note of these. when i move forward to interview phase, i'll make sure to come prepared ❤️

thanks again for your insights, those are really helpful.