The interview was pretty easy and conducted virtually. It was a panel interview with three managers, one of whom was added at the last minute. The meeting went well, and the interviewers were pleasant. However, it became apparent what they were looking for.

Nowhere in the job description was direct report experience (i.e., being a people manager) mentioned. I felt this omission wasted both my time and theirs.

Another aspect that irked me was that IBM did not even inform me that I would no longer be considered. As a tech company, how can they not figure out a way to notify a candidate with an automated email? This feels like a serious lack of professional courtesy on their end.

Just standard questions were asked.