Software Developer (Placement Year) Interview Experience - United Kingdom
December 8, 2020
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Invited to a group assessment center (virtual due to COVID-19), the day consisted of:
- Two group exercises (one case study and one problem-solving)
- An individual interview where you are asked questions about the presentation you deliver and general questions aligning with IBM's values.
Questions
Describe a situation in which you overcame a complicated problem.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the IBM Software Developer (Placement Year) role in United Kingdom.
Success Rate
75%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Developer (Placement Year) roles in the United Kingdom is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive75%
Neutral25%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Developer (Placement Year) interview process in United Kingdom.
IBM Work Experiences
5.0
Amazing place to work at, learn, and make connections
Software Developer (Placement Year) • Former Employee
Hursley, England, United Kingdom
September 16, 2022
Pros: During your year there, you will be involved in a lot of projects and be included in a team of hardworking professionals from whom you will learn a lot. The placement scheme allows you to meet loads of interns who will become your friends for the year, and together you'll go through everything. Placement managers are super helpful and dedicated to make your time there worthwhile.
Cons: Can't think of any straightforward cons. Most of my placement was online due to COVID, so meeting people was a bit difficult at first.
Depending on your team, your day could be more or less stressful.
4.0
Good place for growth and self-development, with amazing people
Software Developer (Placement Year) • Former Employee
Hursley, England, United Kingdom
January 16, 2024
Pros: Great learning culture, collaborativeness, friendliness, and opportunities to do more things outside of my main role.
Cons: Some of the work might get too specific and repetitive, especially for entry-level. So I needed to always diversify my work by offering help in other areas.
5.0
Good and comfy
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Manchester City Centre, England, United Kingdom
January 3, 2023
Pros: Good lifestyle and room to work at a reasonable pace, with plenty of support.
Cons: Salary is a bit low, and they have just mandated three days in per week.
- 5.0Amazing place to work at, learn, and make connectionsSoftware Developer (Placement Year) • Former EmployeeHursley, England, United KingdomSeptember 16, 2022Pros: During your year there, you will be involved in a lot of projects and be included in a team of hardworking professionals from whom you will learn a lot. The placement scheme allows you to meet loads of interns who will become your friends for the year, and together you'll go through everything. Placement managers are super helpful and dedicated to make your time there worthwhile.Cons: Can't think of any straightforward cons. Most of my placement was online due to COVID, so meeting people was a bit difficult at first. Depending on your team, your day could be more or less stressful.
- 4.0Good place for growth and self-development, with amazing peopleSoftware Developer (Placement Year) • Former EmployeeHursley, England, United KingdomJanuary 16, 2024Pros: Great learning culture, collaborativeness, friendliness, and opportunities to do more things outside of my main role.Cons: Some of the work might get too specific and repetitive, especially for entry-level. So I needed to always diversify my work by offering help in other areas.
- 5.0Good and comfySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeManchester City Centre, England, United KingdomJanuary 3, 2023Pros: Good lifestyle and room to work at a reasonable pace, with plenty of support.Cons: Salary is a bit low, and they have just mandated three days in per week.
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