I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (San Francisco, CA)
Interview
Procedure goes:-
1. Online Application and template (fill application online)
2. Online Test (basic test for reasoning and logics)
3. Selection Day
Group Activities (2)
Confirmatory IPAT test (plus numerical verbal reasoning test for certain roles)
Pairs Role-Play Activity
Written Exercise
Interview
Final Interview
The interview process can vary by company and role, but most follow a fairly standard sequence. Here’s what you can generally expect:
You submit your application (resume, cover letter, portfolio if relevant). A recruiter or hiring manager reviews it to see if your background matches the role.
It’s very easy, was a quick call, and they asked about behavioral questions and skills. Told me that if they liked my profile they would call me in the next days.
The interview process was a positive experience overall—well organized, professional, and welcoming. Communication was clear throughout, and the interviewers created an open, respectful environment that made it easy to have a genuine conversation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you tell us about a time you collaborated with a team to solve a challenge, and how you contributed to the outcome?
Internship applicants have rated the interview process at IBM with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 70% positive. To compare, the company-average is 66.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Internship roles take an average of 36 days to get hired, when considering 93 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at IBM overall takes an average of 30 days.
Common stages of the interview process at IBM as a Internship according to 93 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 16%
Skills test: 16%
One on one interview: 14%
Presentation: 13%
Personality test: 11%
Background check: 9%
Group panel interview: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 6%
Drug test: 4%
Other: 3%
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