I applied in November 2016. Initially, things were looking good – they were quick to reply and the process was thorough. I passed the initial CV screening, then the IPAT, and finally a more thorough application review. I was then invited to an assessment centre, scheduled for February 2017.
The assessment centre was relaxed, consisting of three group exercises, a 1-on-1 presentation, and two further interviews. I passed the assessment centre.
I then entered the 'matching process,' which is a sort of holding area for graduates before they are offered a role. The advice I received was that reaching this stage almost guarantees a job, but you'll just have to wait.
After four months, I had not heard anything, and I was finally told they had no positions available. During this time, I had stopped looking for other jobs, so I was left in a bad position.
I do not understand why the recruitment team continued to advertise positions and go to all the trouble of interviewing us in a very lengthy process, only to be told that there were no positions. I do not advise against applying as the process was good, but be wary of the 'matching process,' as this really doesn't mean they are going to offer you a job. Keep looking elsewhere.
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The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the IBM Graduate Software Developer role in Hursley, United Kingdom.
IBM's interview process for their Graduate Software Developer roles in Hursley, the United Kingdom is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Graduate Software Developer interview process in Hursley, United Kingdom.