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GBS Consultant at IBM
Posted Oct 26, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 in Chicago, IL (took a day)
3 30 Minute Interviews
2 Behavioral, 1 Case
Both behavioral interviews were fairly basic for consulting interviews, but the biggest thing they are looking for is fit with IBM, and a good reason to want to become an IBMer.
The case was a super simple profit case. Either my interviewer didn't have much experience giving cases, or they weren't terribly concerned with the case. I spent more time coming up with creative suggestions than realizing that increasing revenues were being offset by rising costs to create a level profit.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.
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Software Sales Trainee - University Hire at IBM
Posted Aug 31, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2010 in Chicago, IL (took 4+ weeks)
I graduated from school in May 2010 with the intention of starting my own company. My parents had other ideas and asked me to apply to IBM. We had a family friend who worked there for years and it had been brought to his attention that IBM was re-implementing their University hiring program. Our family friend gave me the name of one of the hiring managers within the program. I emailed him and heard back the next day; he gave me the directions for applying on ibm.com and put me in touch with an IBM recruiter who handled the hiring process.
The application process on ibm.com is extensive; there are about 7 pages of questions to answer, you upload your resume and consent to a background check. The process took me over an hour to complete (as compared to other jobs that took 5 minutes to apply for online).
I had my first interview via the phone the first week of June 2010 (about 2 weeks after first making contact with IBM). It was less of an interview and more of a 'getting to know you' conversation. We talked sports, it was nice. The following week I had two more phone interviews very similar to the first one. The phone interviews were very informal and casual - more 'getting to know you' conversations. On that note: IBM is just as concerned with the character of their employees as the knowledge of their employees. This part of the interviewing process was IBM's way of grading my character and personality - which is a test you must pass before even being allowed to show them how smart you are.
A week after the phone interviews, I traveled to St. Louis for a one on one interview with my hiring manager and then had a panel interview with his team. This part of the interviewing process was difficult. The entire interview took over 4 hours; which in my experience is extremely lengthy. I was asked many relevant, critical thinking questions.
IBM was good about staying in contact with me even though they didn't extend an offer immediately. I received a call mid-July with my job offer from IBM. I accepted immediately as the offer was more than acceptable and much more than I was expecting to make my first year out of college.
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Negotiation Details
I did not try to negotiate, the offer was more than acceptable.
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test and a Background Check.
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Associate Partner at IBM
Posted Jun 15, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2010 in Chicago, IL (took 2 weeks)
The interview process was timely and well organized. It consisted of a phone interview with a senior member of the department and an interview day at a regional office. The phone interview was more conversational and seemed to focus on overall fit. The interview day was structured and drawn out. Many people were interviewing for various positions and we were randomly grouped together. The groups were presented a case and asked to formulate a solution over the course of 60 minutes. Once we were finished, each group was called in to present to a panel of IBM employees that were playing the part of fictional clients. The focus wasn't what you presented, it was how you delivered the message and answered subsequent questions. Each person presented and was queried by the panel. In the afternoon, we each had 2-3 interviews with senior management relevant to the position we were pursuing.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation and a Background Check.
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Business Analytics at IBM
Posted Jan 30, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2010 in Chicago, IL (took 3 months)
Very involving. Phone interviews were easy but the panel interview and presentation really requires a skill. It is a group interview and the group consists of fellow interviewees so you have to show how you are better than your competition.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Consultant at IBM
Posted Oct 8, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2008 in Chicago, IL (took 4 days)
Interview went well but not sure why I was rejected with the right qualification and the oppr. they said they will get back to me but they did not which was very annoying for me to understand but they can do better to give a good review on my attendnce to the interview
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Senior Consultant at IBM
Posted Mar 9, 2010
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2008 in Chicago, IL (took 3 weeks)
It's a three step process:
1. Initial phone screen
2. Technical phone interview
3. Office visit: this consists of participating in a group problem solving exercise where you're evaluated on your interaction with your assigned team and presentation abilities. Then you meet for 1:1 interviews with up to 3 interviewers.
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Negotiation Details
They're generally not flexible on negotiations, but a question to ask is if the offer is competitive with market rates.
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Presentation, a Skills Test and a Background Check.
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Information Architecture at IBM
Posted Oct 1, 2009
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2007 in Chicago, IL (took 2 days)
I was contacted via email after I had posted my resume and credentials on a job board. The recruiter then called to chat with me about the new business model and the things that they were changing about the Global business team.
This was relevant because I had worked with the innovation team before the dot bombs. She explained in full how it was no longer an in house effort, but a full consulting, placed at client sights.
I decided to go through the process of going into the office for the interview. When I arrived I was initially told I would be meeting a panel of interviewers, but due to a disjointed effort ended up meeting with only the creative director. We spoke about my portfolio and the things I have done since I had left IBM. Things went very well.
There wasn't any real stress questions, but more about things that I have been encountering in the market and a general rapport.
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Reason for Declining
Timing wasn't right and received another offer elsewhere.
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Procure to Pay lead at IBM
Posted May 20, 2009
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2009 in Chicago, IL (took 2 weeks)
Had a phoen interview. went of very well and then was called for a personal round of interviews. Met with 3 rounds of interview. They all like dme but the immigration process worked against me. they were not ready to proceed with my EAD compatability
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Senior Project Manager at IBM
Posted May 5, 2009 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2008 in Chicago, IL (took 2 weeks)
Contacted by an external recruiter for a senior project mgt position.
Got phone screened by a Dallas based internal recruiter. Passed that one.
Second phone screen from a director level consulting person. That went fine.
Flew me to Chicago for two face to face interviews with senior level practice leads. Both went great.
An offer was extended and the number was exactly in line with my target. I accepted.
On the application paperwork, they asked if I had ever worked for IBM. I said yes, about 18 years ago.
At that time I was going through a divorce and my Dad passed away, so my performance review was average. They had all the details just like it was yesterday!!
The job offer went to the VP of HR at IBM. The decision was to rescind the offer. I was livid!! Tried to get it reviewed, but simply fell on deaf ears. That was that.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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