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Managing Consultant at IBM
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Sydney Feb 2010 – Reviewed May 15, 2013 New
Interview Details Minimum two interviews, can be a lengthy time between interviews in order to work through the internal processes and procedures. Equally can be lengthy from final interview to job offer. Has been as quick as one month from initial interview to job offer and acceptance, but also can be as long as three months. This puts some people off.
Interview Question – Most people who interview have not been trained in interview techniques and many oddball questions can be asked. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There is room for movement on initial salary within the band.
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Graduate Consultant at IBM
No Offer – Interviewed in Melbourne – Reviewed Apr 28, 2013
Interview Details A initial phone interview to assess the suitability (IBM probably outsources it because the area code is +60 from Malaysia but the person I spoke to is an Indian lady), an online aptitude test, one interview with HR and one group interview. For the initial screening phone interview, they are very keen on knowing when you graduate and whether you have physically held a PR or citizenship. Even if you're in the process of obtaining PR and do not require any sponsorship, they will reject you straight away.
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Sales Support at IBM
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 22, 2013
Interview Details General Questions: Why IBM, Tell me about yourself
Interview Question – N/A Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Several job descriptions were provided
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Project Manager at IBM
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Melbourne Nov 2012 – Reviewed Mar 24, 2013
Interview Details The process was unusual. Getting the job was almost a foregone conclusion. The interview process was more about ensuring I met governance and security clearance requirements.
Interview Question – Without explaining your role within IBM, please describe your experiences performing work similar to the role in question.. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Negotiation was through a consulting agency. They indicated IBM made an offer. I made a counter offer, negotiation was done. Apparently they made a third offer which was final, which I implicitly accepted, and paperwork was completed without needing to inform me of the decision.
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Majority of Positions at IBM
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Mar 17, 2013
Interview Details Your company will most likely outsource your job to ibm eventually, so you likely won't need to interview
Interview Question – Do you want to work for ibm or be retrenched View Answer
Negotiation Details – Nil
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Sales at IBM
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Sydney Jan 2010 – Reviewed Jan 21, 2013
Interview Details
3 Phases:
Initial Introduction
Role Discussion
Team Fit
Interview Question – Paper based mathematics matrix test. Answer Question
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Software Engineer at IBM
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Melbourne Nov 2011 – Reviewed Jan 13, 2013
Interview Details
1 Interview with HR, 2 Technical Interview, 1 Manager inteview.
Exactly what you can expect when dealing with a big corporation.
I received the final feedback 1 week after the final interview and the offer letter after 2 weeks.
Interview Question – The technical interviewers did not go very deep in technical stuff. Unexpected. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Gross Salary proposed not negotiable, some negotiation on the benefits.
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IT Consultant at IBM
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Melbourne Jul 2009 – Reviewed Jan 12, 2013
Interview Details 3 interviews
Interview Question – hard situations and what was my reaction Answer Question
Negotiation Details – What were you able to negotiate? What advice would you give others considering an offer?
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Software Engineer at IBM
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Adelaide Dec 2012 – Reviewed Jan 11, 2013
Interview Details
Initial communication consisted of a call to the number listed on the submitted resume in which an online test was set up consisting of logic and arithmetic questions. I was then contacted again and we organised a time to do a 35-45 minute phone interview.
The phone interview, a screening call, consisted of behavioral based questions such as "What would you do if there was a problem in your team and how would you solve it?" The questions all related to team work or individual questions and I didn't get asked any technical questions which I was expecting.
Next was a phone call from the local IBM manager (the above call took place with someone from the national centre) who asked me similar questions but in a much less formal manner. I think this call was basically a get to know me call.
Interview Question – None really but it is expected that with all behavioral questions that you are able to present a real life example where possible. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – It was an internship type role so I didn't bother with negotiating a salary.
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Staff Software Engineer at IBM
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Sydney Mar 2008 – Reviewed Dec 23, 2012
Interview Details I have applied via local job search website with cover letter. A few days later, called up for a face to face interview and met 2 engineers and 2 managers. A week later, I received a call from HR for an offer.
Interview Question – It was very basic tcp/ip, java vm, software development in general, nothing was really tricky since it was a support role for server side app. Answer Question
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