Intership 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 71% positive. To compare, the company-average is 66.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Intership roles take an average of 35 days to get hired, when considering 95 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 Intership according to 95 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 16%
Phone interview: 15%
One on one interview: 15%
Presentation: 13%
Personality test: 12%
Background check: 9%
Group panel interview: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 7%
Drug test: 4%
Other: 2%
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I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at IBM (Bari) in Aug 2025
Interview
Il processo di selezione è avvenuto dopo la candidatura tramite linkedin, successivamente ho effettuato un test di programmazione e uno per l'inglese da casa. Successivamente sono stato ricontattato ed ho dovuto effettuare un colloquio conoscitivo
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?