Good work-life balance in most teams. IBM is trying hard to innovate in cloud, so there are many good projects to work on in that area.
Non-transparent management team. There is a clear sense of the old hierarchy system at work. Much information does not get passed down, and employees do not get much of a say in important decisions.
Be a lot more transparent.
I was provided a test to help demonstrate my ability to write and edit. Fair, straight, adequate. They asked questions about background, commitments, and willingness to go the distance for a project.
I applied via a local job search website with a cover letter. A few days later, I was called for a face-to-face interview and met two engineers and two managers. A week later, I received a call from HR with an offer.
1. Online subscription at the IBM website. 2. Recruiter contact asking for my intention to join the selection process. 3. Technical calls (3) with different people. 4. Interview with managers (2). 5. Offer.
I was provided a test to help demonstrate my ability to write and edit. Fair, straight, adequate. They asked questions about background, commitments, and willingness to go the distance for a project.
I applied via a local job search website with a cover letter. A few days later, I was called for a face-to-face interview and met two engineers and two managers. A week later, I received a call from HR with an offer.
1. Online subscription at the IBM website. 2. Recruiter contact asking for my intention to join the selection process. 3. Technical calls (3) with different people. 4. Interview with managers (2). 5. Offer.