Process
I went to a job fair and got a technical interview on the spot.
It was for Java development.
One week later, I received an email to take an IBM cognitive assessment test. I didn't think I did stellar on that, but I got the job offer.
Questions
Basic OOPs questions and general Java questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the IBM Junior Applications Developer role in United States.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Junior Applications Developer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral67%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for IBM's Junior Applications Developer interview process in United States.
IBM Work Experiences
4.0
Junior Application Developer
Junior Applications Developer • Current Employee
Bucharest, București, Romania
April 2, 2021
Pros: Nice environment, work from home.
Cons: As a big company, there are lots of procedures.
3.0
Not bad for a start
Junior Applications Developer • Former Employee
Košice, Košice Region, Slovakia
October 1, 2025
Pros: A lot of experienced people.
Cons: Ancient projects (German government).
5.0
Work-Life Balance
Sr. Database Administrator • Current Employee
Phil-Am, United States
October 20, 2022
Pros: Flexible Working, Great Environment, and Great People
Cons: Night shift benefits can be improved, such as the night differential.
- 4.0Junior Application DeveloperJunior Applications Developer • Current EmployeeBucharest, București, RomaniaApril 2, 2021Pros: Nice environment, work from home.Cons: As a big company, there are lots of procedures.
- 3.0Not bad for a startJunior Applications Developer • Former EmployeeKošice, Košice Region, SlovakiaOctober 1, 2025Pros: A lot of experienced people.Cons: Ancient projects (German government).
- 5.0Work-Life BalanceSr. Database Administrator • Current EmployeePhil-Am, United StatesOctober 20, 2022Pros: Flexible Working, Great Environment, and Great PeopleCons: Night shift benefits can be improved, such as the night differential.
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