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Updated Jun 17, 2013
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78% Approve of the CEO

IBM CEO Virginia Rometty

Virginia Rometty

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59% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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IBM is definitely a good place to start as an Intern.

Computer Programmer (Current Employee)
Raleigh, NC

I have been working at IBM as an intern for less than a year

ProsWork schedule and work-life balance is great!

ConsI seen older employees be layed off while there.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Leader (Former Employee)

I worked at IBM full-time

ProsWonderful work life balance
Great employee friendly policies

ConsSlow moving, bureaucratic
Innovation in pockets

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Consultant for compliance regulations and engineering

Environmental Engineer (Current Employee)
Poughkeepsie, NY

I have been working at IBM as an intern for less than a year

ProsGreat people and great oppurtunities

ConsToo corporate and shaky job security

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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its been a blast

Statistical Analyst (Current Employee)
Princeton, NJ

I have been working at IBM full-time for more than a year

ProsThey have great opportunities in terms of career growth

ConsUsing lotus notes.
replication of a lot of work between divisions.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Good Opportunities across the organization

Senior Consultant (Current Employee)
Albany, NY

I have been working at IBM full-time for more than 8 years

Pros- Big organization. Many opportunities across geographies and divisions
- Nearly all big clients have an account. So easy to be associated with the interested domain

Cons- Technology focused and solutions tend to structure more around products and technical solutions rather than management ones

Advice to Senior ManagementEncourage IBMers to pick up opportunities with other divisions. This will help groom them to be better leaders.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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IBM is a solid place to work

IT Software Engineer (Current Employee)
Tampa, FL

I have been working at IBM full-time for more than 10 years

ProsPretty Flexible with hours
Lots of opportunities for advancement

ConsBenefits are shrinking yearly
Seems that US workforce is shrinking

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Smart people. Poor management

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)

I have been working at IBM full-time for more than 7 years

ProsIBM is a really flexible place to work. As long as you get your work done no one cares where you are. There are a lot of smart people around to learn from and if you can get on the right project you will learn all the latest cutting edge technology.

ConsCareer development is an afterthought. Unless you are really motivated you will be doing the same type of job forever.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Great company, a leader in business, strategy works and is executable by sales team.

Anonymous Employee (Former Employee)

I worked at IBM

ProsGreat reputation, Opens lot of doors when you introduce yourself as an IBM'r. Very profitable company so can stay committed to long term investment strategies.

ConsYou wont get independently wealthy, but decent compensation for SW sales, great benefits.

Advice to Senior ManagementKeep building and creating strategic vision.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Software Engineer (Former Employee)
New York, NY

I worked at IBM full-time for more than a year

ProsGood work life balance.
Nice office.

ConsSalary is not very high.

Advice to Senior ManagementInvolve more innovations.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Great for go-getters

Software Sales Representative (Former Employee)
Dallas, TX

I worked at IBM full-time for more than 3 years

ProsGreat company that gives you the freedom to do your job the way you want to. Great for those with an entrepreneurial spirit.

ConsSometimes the environment can be rather political. As with most positions, it's always important to have a strong internal network.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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