Work hard, get paid well
Work hard, get paid well
I work 60-80 hours per week, and I make excellent money. IBM is a 24/7 global enterprise -- there is ALWAYS more work to be done and always more demands put on you. If you enjoy that atmosphere, you will do well and they will compensate you well for it.
The corporate culture is extremely competitive, meaning that if you don't work tons of hours, you're not going to make it at IBM.
Get in touch with what's happening "on the ground". Upper management has absolutely no clue what most of us do on a daily basis. All they see are metrics and financial reports.
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I was already working as a contractor when I got hired. I was recommended by the contracting manager. I went through a series of personality tests and interviews. The tests were timed, and I had to submit my resume as well, along with a cover lette
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A recruiter visited my university to interview me. He seemed primarily interested in my overall skills, including soft skills. I shared my portfolio of work and he asked me questions about my future aspirations. I was surprised IBM was interested in
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United StatesApril 1, 2011I was already working as a contractor when I got hired. I was recommended by the contracting manager. I went through a series of personality tests and interviews. The tests were timed, and I had to submit my resume as well, along with a cover lette
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United StatesJune 22, 2016A recruiter visited my university to interview me. He seemed primarily interested in my overall skills, including soft skills. I shared my portfolio of work and he asked me questions about my future aspirations. I was surprised IBM was interested in
