Solutions Architect Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
November 3, 2024
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process in 2008 was a bit off-putting and borderline rude. I was a current employee, looking to transfer to a different department. Very inappropriate questions were asked about my personal life. This was very off-putting and a bit rude.
Questions
Is “xxxx” your maiden name or your married name?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the IBM Solutions Architect role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Solutions Architect roles in Chicago, Illinois is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral50%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for IBM's Solutions Architect interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
IBM Work Experiences
1.0
Constant Reorgs and Layoffs
Solutions Architect • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
February 8, 2021
Pros: Talented People You Work With
Cons: Reorganizations do little to benefit customers. Constant resource actions.
3.0
Good Benefits, Bad Strategy
Solutions Architect • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
May 16, 2016
Pros: Great benefits, relatively good work-life balance.
Cons: Poor management and lack of strategy when buying new companies and taking over new products.
5.0
Great Coworkers, Great Place
Solutions Architect • Current Employee
December 3, 2025
Pros: Great place to work, great coworkers.
Cons: None that I can think of.
- 1.0Constant Reorgs and LayoffsSolutions Architect • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesFebruary 8, 2021Pros: Talented People You Work WithCons: Reorganizations do little to benefit customers. Constant resource actions.
- 3.0Good Benefits, Bad StrategySolutions Architect • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMay 16, 2016Pros: Great benefits, relatively good work-life balance.Cons: Poor management and lack of strategy when buying new companies and taking over new products.
- 5.0Great Coworkers, Great PlaceSolutions Architect • Current EmployeeDecember 3, 2025Pros: Great place to work, great coworkers.Cons: None that I can think of.
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