The people we work with are fantastic. Benefits are somewhat competitive. The work is interesting. It's a big name, as everyone knows: "IBM".
Performance evaluations with a forced bell curve. Middle management seems out of control and not aligned with CEO directives. Periods of wild hiring and spending are followed by layoffs and total budget shutdowns.
Communication! Make sure everyone from the CEO down to the worker is aligned and knows the direction everyone is taking.
For example, if HR sends a global note with a policy change, make sure all levels of management are going to follow it.
Invest in your employees. Control the budget at all levels.
Describe some management situations and explain what you would do in those situations. Also, what are the most important projects you have worked on lately and why do you think they are important? You will need to answer people management and proje
Networking works best if you know someone who can recommend you. It will be easier as big companies receive lots of resumes. In my case, my company was acquired by IBM, so we became part of IBM.
Internal interview for a management position. Initial contact to gauge level of interest in the position. Face-to-face interview with the hiring manager.
Describe some management situations and explain what you would do in those situations. Also, what are the most important projects you have worked on lately and why do you think they are important? You will need to answer people management and proje
Networking works best if you know someone who can recommend you. It will be easier as big companies receive lots of resumes. In my case, my company was acquired by IBM, so we became part of IBM.
Internal interview for a management position. Initial contact to gauge level of interest in the position. Face-to-face interview with the hiring manager.