Software Developer Coop Interview Experience - Toronto, Canada
February 1, 2012
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Applied for a software developer internship position through IBM's recruitment webpage.
Had to complete a mandatory online "IPAT" test involving basic algebra (word problems) and pattern recognition (shapes and number series) before the resume would be approved.
Was contacted for an interview a week later. A technical supervisor conducted the interview (HR was not involved).
Questions asked included:
- Basic Unix, Java, and SQL (as it was for a Java developer position)
- Courses taken and general programming experience.
Received the offer two weeks later after one interview.
HR and EPIC (IBM internship program) handled the paperwork.
Questions
How to show all processes in Linux.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the IBM Software Developer Coop role in Toronto, Ontario.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Developer Coop roles in Toronto, Ontario is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for IBM's Software Developer Coop interview process in Toronto, Ontario.
IBM Work Experiences
4.0
A great place to begin your career
Software Developer Coop • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
February 10, 2012
Pros: There was a great work-life balance for interns. They even have a gym at the software lab!
I was assigned fun new projects and learned a lot of interesting technical and management skills. My mentor and project lead listened to all of my suggestions and criticisms with regards to design and provided insightful feedback and suggestions as well.
I came out of my internship learning a lot.
Cons: Some tasks and assignments were a bit tedious.
Too much bureaucracy. I did not like waiting around to be assigned new projects or for the project maintainer to accept our code changes.
The cafeteria had a lot of food, but I didn't enjoy their offerings very much.
The compensation isn't very competitive compared to other tech companies such as Amazon, Google, or Microsoft.
3.0
Trusting Autonomy, Initial Lostness
Software Developer Coop • Former Employee
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
August 30, 2017
Pros: After assessing your skills, they'll give you a project you can take on and own. They gave me a problem and the freedom to solve it in the manner I chose. It was intimidating, but I appreciated the level of trust, and it was an amazing learning opportunity.
Cons: I was given a lot of autonomy. I was a little lost at first. They didn't give much guidance, so I got what I put into my work. If you don't know when to ask for help, they won't tell you. This was the team's first co-op, so they didn't have much experience.
3.0
Good place to do your internship
Software Developer Coop • Current Employee
Markham, Ontario, Canada
August 7, 2014
Pros: - Lots of resources.
- Could meet a lot of IT professionals.
- Flexible hours.
Cons: - Very hard to get promoted.
- Institutionalized.
- 4.0A great place to begin your careerSoftware Developer Coop • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaFebruary 10, 2012Pros: There was a great work-life balance for interns. They even have a gym at the software lab! I was assigned fun new projects and learned a lot of interesting technical and management skills. My mentor and project lead listened to all of my suggestions and criticisms with regards to design and provided insightful feedback and suggestions as well. I came out of my internship learning a lot.Cons: Some tasks and assignments were a bit tedious. Too much bureaucracy. I did not like waiting around to be assigned new projects or for the project maintainer to accept our code changes. The cafeteria had a lot of food, but I didn't enjoy their offerings very much. The compensation isn't very competitive compared to other tech companies such as Amazon, Google, or Microsoft.
- 3.0Trusting Autonomy, Initial LostnessSoftware Developer Coop • Former EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaAugust 30, 2017Pros: After assessing your skills, they'll give you a project you can take on and own. They gave me a problem and the freedom to solve it in the manner I chose. It was intimidating, but I appreciated the level of trust, and it was an amazing learning opportunity.Cons: I was given a lot of autonomy. I was a little lost at first. They didn't give much guidance, so I got what I put into my work. If you don't know when to ask for help, they won't tell you. This was the team's first co-op, so they didn't have much experience.
- 3.0Good place to do your internshipSoftware Developer Coop • Current EmployeeMarkham, Ontario, CanadaAugust 7, 2014Pros: - Lots of resources. - Could meet a lot of IT professionals. - Flexible hours.Cons: - Very hard to get promoted. - Institutionalized.
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