Process
One technical and one compensation discussion round. It was not difficult for a knowledgeable candidate who actually applied after seeing the job description. The process is simple and not hectic as one might think, given it is IBM.
Questions
I was selected in the technical round. However, during the compensation discussion, the manager, who was supposed to ask only about my experience in education and career, suddenly asked a technical question about something I had not worked on. He then explicitly stated, "I could not work here. We can’t hire you." That was so rude; I literally cried after finishing the discussion.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the IBM Tech Lead role in Gurgaon, Haryana.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Tech Lead roles in Gurgaon, Haryana is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having very negative feelings for IBM's Tech Lead interview process in Gurgaon, Haryana.
IBM Work Experiences
3.0
Good work-life balance but poor compensation
Tech Lead • Current Employee
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
July 22, 2010
Pros: Good work-life balance.
Work from home.
Cons: Working for Indian clients in IBM is hopeless.
IBM doesn't give good bonuses (part of your package) and hikes.
The ratings process is biased and people-driven rather than data-driven.
2.0
Some important policies really suck (IBM-GTS)
Tech Lead • Current Employee
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
August 6, 2016
Pros: It offers a flexible and friendly work environment.
Cons: If you get promoted, your band elevation and the salary hike would be applicable only at the beginning of the new quarter.
For example, if you are promoted on July 1st, then you would get the benefit starting October 1st onwards.
Also, if you are eligible for a performance-based salary hike and get promoted at that time, you would receive only one salary hike, i.e., on your promotion. You would not get the performance-based hike.
I have been working here for the past 6 years. I am planning for a change in the near future.
2.0
IBM India is unclear, non-transparent, and led by incompetent people who value flattery more than talent
Tech Lead • Current Employee
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
March 17, 2012
Pros: Brand name to get associated with.
Flexible working hours, which after a long time work against employees.
Option of working remotely.
Cons: This may not hold true for the entire lot working out there. It is based on my experience with a bunch of people working in the NCR region.
This place is full of incompetent, unfair managers who lack professionalism in a big way.
No feedback is given on the performance of employees. The general rule of thumb is the more you flatter, the more benefits you earn.
There is no such thing as a Human Resources department or an employee grievances cell. People managers have all the power, and they make wrong use of it.
There is no clarity, nothing is transparent; different rules apply for different people.
An employee with commendable technical ability and proven excellent performance may be declared the lowest contributor by tagging silly reasons like a phone number missing in the signature of your email.
My advice is not to look up to anyone for help when having issues with your seniors. If you do, your name will be openly declared to the entire world, and then you will have to face the consequences.
And in case you are looking for role models, this is not the right place. You will surely never like to be one of those around.
- 3.0Good work-life balance but poor compensationTech Lead • Current EmployeeGurgaon, Haryana, IndiaJuly 22, 2010Pros: Good work-life balance. Work from home.Cons: Working for Indian clients in IBM is hopeless. IBM doesn't give good bonuses (part of your package) and hikes. The ratings process is biased and people-driven rather than data-driven.
- 2.0Some important policies really suck (IBM-GTS)Tech Lead • Current EmployeeGurgaon, Haryana, IndiaAugust 6, 2016Pros: It offers a flexible and friendly work environment.Cons: If you get promoted, your band elevation and the salary hike would be applicable only at the beginning of the new quarter. For example, if you are promoted on July 1st, then you would get the benefit starting October 1st onwards. Also, if you are eligible for a performance-based salary hike and get promoted at that time, you would receive only one salary hike, i.e., on your promotion. You would not get the performance-based hike. I have been working here for the past 6 years. I am planning for a change in the near future.
- 2.0IBM India is unclear, non-transparent, and led by incompetent people who value flattery more than talentTech Lead • Current EmployeeGurgaon, Haryana, IndiaMarch 17, 2012Pros: Brand name to get associated with. Flexible working hours, which after a long time work against employees. Option of working remotely.Cons: This may not hold true for the entire lot working out there. It is based on my experience with a bunch of people working in the NCR region. This place is full of incompetent, unfair managers who lack professionalism in a big way. No feedback is given on the performance of employees. The general rule of thumb is the more you flatter, the more benefits you earn. There is no such thing as a Human Resources department or an employee grievances cell. People managers have all the power, and they make wrong use of it. There is no clarity, nothing is transparent; different rules apply for different people. An employee with commendable technical ability and proven excellent performance may be declared the lowest contributor by tagging silly reasons like a phone number missing in the signature of your email. My advice is not to look up to anyone for help when having issues with your seniors. If you do, your name will be openly declared to the entire world, and then you will have to face the consequences. And in case you are looking for role models, this is not the right place. You will surely never like to be one of those around.
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