Entry-level Software Developer Interview Experience - Toronto, Canada
May 1, 2018
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Process
The interview consisted of three stages:
- An online aptitude test (NPAT) that includes identifying patterns in numbers and diagrams.
- An online skills test that includes short questions and two coding questions.
- A behavioral interview and a technical interview.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the IBM Entry-level Software Developer role in Toronto, Ontario.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Entry-level Software Developer roles in Toronto, Ontario is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for IBM's Entry-level Software Developer interview process in Toronto, Ontario.
IBM Work Experiences
3.0
Nice work-life balance, if you don't care about compensation
Advisory Software Developer • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
June 24, 2008
Pros: IBM Canada promotes flexible work hours, including the opportunity to work from home (when it makes sense). This flexibility (especially in adverse weather conditions) is extremely valuable, especially when you have a family.
Cons: Market adjusted salaries are just fancy speak for "you're not getting a raise this year." The "rating" system is flawed, subjective, and leads to a bitter 85% of the workforce.
4.0
Good, but not great
Software Development Manager • Former Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
March 5, 2015
Pros: World-wide scope. Great respect for skill and competence. Oodles of opportunities. Lots of emphasis on fairness in the corporate culture. Flexible working arrangements.
Cons: In the last 10 years or so, the company has outsourced many jobs to low-wage markets. I suppose it's good if you are an IBM shareholder, but it has been terrible if you are an employee in the US, Canada, Europe, Japan, or Australia.
2.0
Good Balance, Bad Pay/management
Software Developer • Former Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
March 17, 2021
Pros: Good work-life balance. Didn't work much overtime.
Cons: Bad pay. Poorly managed company made up of underfunded teams working on mediocre products. Bad overall talent.
- 3.0Nice work-life balance, if you don't care about compensationAdvisory Software Developer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaJune 24, 2008Pros: IBM Canada promotes flexible work hours, including the opportunity to work from home (when it makes sense). This flexibility (especially in adverse weather conditions) is extremely valuable, especially when you have a family.Cons: Market adjusted salaries are just fancy speak for "you're not getting a raise this year." The "rating" system is flawed, subjective, and leads to a bitter 85% of the workforce.
- 4.0Good, but not greatSoftware Development Manager • Former EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaMarch 5, 2015Pros: World-wide scope. Great respect for skill and competence. Oodles of opportunities. Lots of emphasis on fairness in the corporate culture. Flexible working arrangements.Cons: In the last 10 years or so, the company has outsourced many jobs to low-wage markets. I suppose it's good if you are an IBM shareholder, but it has been terrible if you are an employee in the US, Canada, Europe, Japan, or Australia.
- 2.0Good Balance, Bad Pay/managementSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaMarch 17, 2021Pros: Good work-life balance. Didn't work much overtime.Cons: Bad pay. Poorly managed company made up of underfunded teams working on mediocre products. Bad overall talent.
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