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Updated Dec 27, 2011 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Senior Consultant at IBM
Posted Dec 27, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2010 in Houston, TX (took 4+ weeks)
My interview process began with telephone screening interviews, the first with an IBM recruiter; the second with a current consultant. Since I've been consulting for a while, the second call was casual and allowed me to ask most of my questions (not all - be thoughtful and professional). From there, I was invited to an interview day at one of several national locations. About 100 candidates were divided into groups of 6-7 and each group was presented a business case. As we worked on the case, interviewers walked around each table to observe how well we interacted, who took the lead, how we resolved issues/differences of opinion, etc. I can't remember now how much time we were allocated to prepare, but each group had to present their findings to a panel. The key throughout is to actively participate, be calm and confident, and think about what you need to say before you get in the room. Don't be shy during the presentation but don't act like Donald Trump either. I've prepped for case study interviews in the past and can say it helped since I don't have a business degree (although I am ABD on a Ph.D.). Now that I've been with IBM over a year, I will say it is extremely important to work as a team during the group presentation. While some candidates will naturally rise to lead the team, everyone has a contribution, and every consultant should strive to be their client's 'trusted advisor.' Good luck!
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Negotiation Details
Since my offer was at the higher end for a band 7, there wasn't much room for negotiation. Unfortunately, we all get the same number of vacation days so that wasn't negotiable either. While it's possible to negotiate to a higher band, it's easier at a lower band to get staffed.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Presentation.
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Senior Consultant at IBM
Posted Oct 29, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 in Herndon, VA (took 2 weeks)
I had a telephone screne with an HR Represenatative that lasted 30 minutes. Within 48 hours, I was notified I would be invited for an in-person 1:1 interview. I interviewed in Herndon, VA for 30 minutes with the Associate Partner in , who was the "top dog" overseeing a 140-person consulting team (Army FIP). He asked me about my most recent employment, but spent most of his time talking about IBM and the project. NOTE: You must be able to tell them (1) what you know about IBM, (2) the assignment/job, and (3) WHY YOU WANT TO WORK FOR IBM. I then interviewed for 45 minutes with a Sr. Manager on the Army FIP Project, who spent most of his time talking to me about IBM's benefits and training. (I had a very good interview with the AP.)
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Negotiation Details
I was told the AP had already signed a special request to get me a salary above the normal range. (Since I am paying my own expenses to relocate to metro-DC, I asked if he could seek a higher salary to help compensate for relo expenses.) I could have (should have?) asked for separte relo expenses. However, the recruiter had indicated no relo was available.
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Senior Consultant at IBM
Posted Aug 7, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2009 in Hyderabad (India) (took 3 weeks)
The entire process was Very unorganized although the actually interview took only an hour
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Negotiable depending on the demand
Other Details
I got the interview through a Staffing Agency and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Senior Consultant at IBM
Posted Jul 21, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2009 in Chennai (India) (took 2+ weeks)
not tat mcuh difficult
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
joined as fresher so i dint get change to negotiate
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Skills Test.
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Senior Consultant at IBM
Posted Jul 16, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2010 in Washington, DC (took 3 days)
First interview was an on-campus interview. Very conversational approach. Described the position and asked how my background would position me to exceed with the practice area of the company. God experience. Lasted 45 minutes.
Second interview was a telephone interview with HR. Basic questions about background and qualifications.
Third interview was a back-to-back interview with two managing partners at the company headquarters. Both interviews were fairly short (30 minutes) and very conversational. I was well-qualified for the position so much of the interview was feeling out if my personality would be a god fit.
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Negotiation Details
One month after the last interview I was called and verbally offered a position. I was asked what salary range I was looking for. They made an offer for the top number of the range. I was sent a email confirming the offer and a new employee package (paperwork).
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Senior Consultant at IBM
Posted Apr 14, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2010 in Bangalore (India) (took 3 weeks)
The interview process comprise a phone interview, a background check, a 1:1 interview, skills test and a written test. In my opinion, it was an unnecessarily long procedure, that didn't quite result in them getting to know me better. After the whole shebang, the offer made was rather low. However, the job profile was exciting and I'd have loved to have worked with them if they'd reconsidered.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test and a Background Check.
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Senior Consultant at IBM
Posted Sep 30, 2010
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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 Aug 2010 (took 4 weeks)
Responded to agency job advert on jobsite web page, sent them cv with a cover letter online, got a phone call later on in day from agency stating they'd liked my cv and sent it to IBM for review.
Got phone call from agency abotu a week later asking for availability for phone interview...phone interview took place about a week later, was very technical, questions about specific software and techonologies ( websphere, MQ, windows, unix ) . Did okay, was told they'd arrange a 1-1 interview...took another week, went to South Bank offices, was a 3-1 with one techie ( same one who phone interview me ) , my potential manager and a HR type. Some more technical questions then a wlkthrough of my CV followed by loads of "what would you do" & "describe a situation where" from the manager - lasted just over an hour. In the end I was told there and then they would offer me the job and then HR bod went into pay and package. As job was advertised with pay at £45k - £55k, I asked for £55k as I had all experience and skills they were looking for already. Luckily they settled for that.
Got an official letter of employment about 2 weeks later ( had to chase them up a couple of times though )
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Negotiation Details
If you tick all the boxes then suggest asking for max else be realistic and get some sort of agreement to start at one rate then ask for it to be reviewed in a years time
Other Details
I got the interview through a Staffing Agency and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Senior Consultant at IBM
Posted Aug 25, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2010 (took 2 days)
The group exercise seemed a little pointless
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation and a Personality Test.
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Senior Consultant at IBM
Posted Jul 12, 2010 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2010 in London, England (United Kingdom) (took 5 days)
Interview was straightforward except for one sticking point. A friend who interviewed for a similar position in Australia reported precisely the same experience and the same irritation.
In the interview, a scenario was pitched in which an arbitrary question requires a numerical answer. You will have to "guess" a whole bunch of input data and then predict an answer.
If your first instinct is to build a simple mathematical model to reduce the number of arbitrary guess-numbers you need to use you will be "wrong". This will not be explained to you but you may be told afterwards that you need to guess the entirety, i.e. simply start throwing random numbers down on a piece of paper and work out a single-use answer. The question will usually be something where you could get the answer off the internet in 5 seconds.
It's a useless scenario and entirely contrary to the way an experienced analyst should work but there you have it. Welcome to IBM.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Senior Consultant at IBM
Posted Jun 20, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2009 (took 2 days)
Two interviews with Senior Consultants
1. Interview - Behavioral (20-30 mins)
2. Interview - Case and Situational Questions (20-30 mins)
Final Interview with Director of Division
1. Conversation about IBM Human Capital Management Division for Federal Practice (40 min)
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
None - take it or leave it
Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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