Database Administrator (DBA) Interview Experience - Toronto, Ontario
February 1, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview was slow and easy, and it took 30 days to receive the results.
They knew my skillset and wasted my time. They needed DB2, but I only have MS SQL.
IBM wasted my time by asking SQL questions, even though they knew I only know MS SQL and not DB2.
Questions
What are the concepts of SQL?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the IBM Database Administrator (DBA) role in Toronto, Ontario.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Database Administrator (DBA) roles in Toronto, Ontario is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Database Administrator (DBA) interview process in Toronto, Ontario.
IBM Work Experiences
4.0
Good Company, Frequent Layoffs
Database Administrator (DBA) • Current Employee
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
November 22, 2025
Pros: Buena empresa, con un crecimiento constante.
Cons: Muchos despidos cada cierto tiempo.
4.0
Salary
Database Administrator (DBA) • Former Employee
Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
October 28, 2025
Pros: Hybrid scheme and, on some occasions, 100% remote. Good benefits, punctual payment.
Cons: Sometimes the hybrid scheme becomes in-person. A part of IBM is outsourcing, and payment is monthly.
3.0
Environment ok
Database Administrator (DBA) • Former Employee
Hortolândia, São Paulo, Brazil
August 4, 2025
Pros: Good infrastructure.
Very welcoming people.
Cons: Lack of alignment of career expectations.
Lack of a clear understanding of the company's strategy.
- 4.0Good Company, Frequent LayoffsDatabase Administrator (DBA) • Current EmployeeGuadalajara, Jalisco, MexicoNovember 22, 2025Pros: Buena empresa, con un crecimiento constante.Cons: Muchos despidos cada cierto tiempo.
- 4.0SalaryDatabase Administrator (DBA) • Former EmployeeCiudad de Mexico, MexicoOctober 28, 2025Pros: Hybrid scheme and, on some occasions, 100% remote. Good benefits, punctual payment.Cons: Sometimes the hybrid scheme becomes in-person. A part of IBM is outsourcing, and payment is monthly.
- 3.0Environment okDatabase Administrator (DBA) • Former EmployeeHortolândia, São Paulo, BrazilAugust 4, 2025Pros: Good infrastructure. Very welcoming people.Cons: Lack of alignment of career expectations. Lack of a clear understanding of the company's strategy.
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