ADB Recruitment Center (ARC)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – External Applicants

1. How do I apply for a job vacancy?

Response: After you have reviewed the job vacancy and specification, you can log in to the ADB
Recruitment Centre (ARC) where you can apply for the job. If you have not yet registered, go to the
Register Today button. You will be asked for an email address, password, and other details.

2. How do I view the vacancy postings?

Response: Go to employment opportunities for the full list of ADB job vacancies.

3. How do I register?
Response: Before you are able to apply for a job with ADB you must register and complete the
registration form. Log in at ADB Recruitment Centre (ARC). After you have entered ARC you will be
asked to create an account. This involves providing personal information, education and qualifications,
job history, countries of work experience, publications, languages, and information technology skills. An
ARC generated curriculum vitae will result, but you may also attach your own curriculum vitae/resume
and other documents to your account.

4. How long does it take to complete the registration form? Do I need to input all
information at one time?
Response: You should schedule about one hour to complete the registration form. The time needed all
depends on the extent of information you need to input, for example your job history. You do not need
to input the information all at once as long as you save each screen as you complete it.

5. Can I update “My Account” information?

Response: You can update your account information at any time. Just go to ARC. Your account
information will be updated the next day.

6. How long will “My Account” remain active? Does it have an expiration date?
Response: Yes, there is a 1 year expiration date from when you last login to ARC.

7. After I submit my application, is it possible to edit it?

Response: Yes, you can edit your application/profile after you submit it in response to a job posting until
the closing date of the posting. Your application/profile will be updated the next day.

8. Is there a restriction on the file size of my uploaded curriculum vitae/résumé?

Response: Yes. All uploaded files have a size limit of 500 KB each. Applicants can have a maximum of 20
accumulated uploads per month.

9. Is there a preferred version for the attachments I upload?

Response: Yes. All files uploaded should be from MS Office 2003 and below.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – External Applicants

10. How do I check the status of my application?

Response: On submitting an application you will be sent an ARC email notification. You may login to ARC
and check the status of an application until the position is filled.

11. Can I withdraw my application?

Response: Yes. Email arc-help@adb.org for the application to be withdrawn.

12. Can I still apply for vacancies that have closed?

Response: No, this is not possible as these vacancies are no longer listed in ARC.

13. Will my application be automatically considered for vacancies that require the skills and
competencies that I possess, or will I have to apply to be considered?
Response: No. Once you register with ARC and create a profile, your profile with be reviewed by the
human resources division and may be put forward for consideration for future vacancies. It is your
obligation to apply for actual vacancies, if you want to be considered for them.

14. How will my application be processed?

Response: Applications submitted to a vacancy are screened by the human resources division and a
short list of both external and internal candidates is prepared for review by the vacancy selection panel.
The human resources division, or the Department who holds the vacancy will contact you if you are
invited for interview.

15. Will I be notified if there is a vacancy for the positions I have specified?
Response: It is not possible for the human resources division to notify you of any vacancies in areas you
may be interested in. All vacancies are listed on www.adb.org/employment.

16. How will I know the status of my application to a vacancy?

Response: There is a feature in ARC that enables you to see the status of your application to a particular
vacancy.

17. What is the submission time for an application to a vacancy?

Response: All applications must be submitted by 5.00 p.m. Manila time, on the specified closing date of
the vacancy. Check a world clock.