Focus, But Silos And No Growth
Focus, But Silos And No Growth
Working from home. If you want to focus on what you are doing and not get disturbed in a relaxed environment while coding, this is the place for you. This means you will learn less and struggle when you need someone for help. Good for old people.
The company is too big, and teams are working in silos. Managers want you to be a workhorse in one area, and there's no growth opportunity. IBM now uses open-source tools, and legacy systems do not communicate with each other. The company's product basically sucks compared to the competitors'. However, the managers or sales team speak about it as if they are innovative. There's a HUGE gap between engineers and business (sales) people.
Recognize the talent of your team members and treat them right.
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The IBM online assessment consisted of several coding challenges and situational judgment questions. The coding section required solving algorithmic problems within a set time limit. For example, I encountered a problem where I had to calculate the
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Two sessions. First, a team of around 15 people was formed to solve a puzzle. Each person had a couple of cards. Two IBM representatives watched us as we tried to solve the puzzle. Second session: logic/reasoning questions. At the end, they selec
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Dublin, IrelandSeptember 1, 2025The IBM online assessment consisted of several coding challenges and situational judgment questions. The coding section required solving algorithmic problems within a set time limit. For example, I encountered a problem where I had to calculate the
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Los Angeles, California, United StatesOctober 1, 2014Very easy. The interview process involved three phone interviews: * Behavioral * Technical * Mixed These interviews were conducted with a team member, a first-line manager, and a second-line manager. There was also homework to develop an app
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London, United KingdomJanuary 1, 2020Two sessions. First, a team of around 15 people was formed to solve a puzzle. Each person had a couple of cards. Two IBM representatives watched us as we tried to solve the puzzle. Second session: logic/reasoning questions. At the end, they selec
