I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Milan) in Aug 2015
Interview
Online application first.
First step was passing a CAT test online.
Second step Interview at the Milan headquarter.
If you pass the second step, you will be offered a 3 months paid stage, with option of assumption.
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.
Smooth process with HR phone screen followed by technical interview. Questions focused on previous projects, problem-solving, and role knowledge. Interviewers were friendly and explained each step clearly, process is good overall
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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