Software Engineer Co-Op Interview Experience - Canada
February 8, 2021
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I was asked about my previous projects and some basic C++ technical questions.
The interviewer seemed interested in whether I had in-depth knowledge on every aspect of my projects.
The second round was more behavioral ("What would you do in this scenario?").
Questions
How do vectors work in C++?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the IBM Software Engineer Co-Op role in Canada.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Engineer Co-Op roles in Canada is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral25%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Engineer Co-Op interview process in Canada.
IBM Work Experiences
4.0
A great place to start your career
Software Engineer Co-Op • Former Employee
November 20, 2020
Pros: Office Culture: The people were all very friendly and welcoming.
Cons: Despite its small company culture, the 'corporate red tape' still persisted and was annoying sometimes, but infrequently.
5.0
Great Managers, Low Pay
Software Engineer Co-Op • Current Employee
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
August 30, 2020
Pros: - Upward mobility
- Compassionate/Straightforward managers
- Help is available when you need it
Cons: Pay could be better in terms of the other tech companies.
5.0
Lots of autonomy
Software Engineer Co-Op • Current Employee
August 14, 2019
Pros: Lots of potential for implementing your own ideas.
Cons: Bit of an unstructured format for projects.
- 4.0A great place to start your careerSoftware Engineer Co-Op • Former EmployeeNovember 20, 2020Pros: Office Culture: The people were all very friendly and welcoming.Cons: Despite its small company culture, the 'corporate red tape' still persisted and was annoying sometimes, but infrequently.
- 5.0Great Managers, Low PaySoftware Engineer Co-Op • Current EmployeeAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesAugust 30, 2020Pros: - Upward mobility - Compassionate/Straightforward managers - Help is available when you need itCons: Pay could be better in terms of the other tech companies.
- 5.0Lots of autonomySoftware Engineer Co-Op • Current EmployeeAugust 14, 2019Pros: Lots of potential for implementing your own ideas.Cons: Bit of an unstructured format for projects.
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