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Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY – Reviewed Apr 29, 2013
Interview Details – Incredible hiring and interview process
Interview Question – What are you going to immediately contribute to our practice area? View Answer
Negotiation Details – Get it ALL coming in - you will NOT see a dime / raise for at LEAST three years; more if you're not working yourself to death. Get your money "up front" and make at least one counter, if needed.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Oct 2010 – Reviewed Jul 21, 2011
Interview Details –
1:1 Interview - was asked how many staff I managed at previous companies, how many would I feel able to manage
Group/Panel Interview - was asked to answer questions about a business case which groups of candidates were assigned to analyze
Presentation - had to present a recommendation on a business plan to a panel of "clients" based on a business case which groups of candidates were assigned to analyze
Interview Question – What does "advisory" mean (in terms of financial services)? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Be very familiar with the industry-wide salary range for whatever role you are applying for, as well as how IBM salaries compare to the overall range.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Apr 2011 – Reviewed Jun 12, 2011
Interview Details – The interview process was a bit longer than usual. It mainly consisted of phone interviews since everyone is remote. I was asked questions regarding my technical and business process background. This consisted of 5 phone interviews prior to an offer being made. Everyone was pretty easy and wanted to understand my background and how it could fit with their current needs.
Interview Question – How do you handle a client who will not make time for JAD sessions? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I asked for what I needed and received it along with a sign on bonus.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY May 2010 – Reviewed Jun 9, 2010
Interview Details – Initial communications went very well - the representatives are excellent. Phone interviews were very typical. Interview day was fun - about 30 candidates there. We broke up into teams for a case study, then made our presentation in the boardroom. Later there was a set of 3 face to face interviews. Overall it was fun, and there was plenty of drinks and food provided. Also, all travel expenses were covered.
Interview Question – How would you develop leadership in your direct reports. View Answer
Negotiation Details – Yes, if you have certain high demand skills you can negotiate.
Pros:
Excellent work/life balance
Great people to work with, innovative and helpful
Abundance of information available, manuals, education, company is like a massive university, can learn anything and everything from IT to Business.
Great career…
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