I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Hursley, England) in Nov 2015
Interview
1. Online application with mini-essays – Relatively extensive and time-consuming, where it seems that one's motivations and communications skills are assessed
2. Online cognitive test – Test similar to an IQ test, with numerical and logical exercises. Seems to be important for IBM in choosing among applicants.
3. One-day on site assessment center – Two individual interviews, group problem-solving exercises, case essay writing, etc. Challenging, but not meant to trick the applicant.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They put forward sample cases and problems related to this, and asked us to propose solutions, both in writing and during an oral interview. In addition, I was asked about details regarding experiences in my CV and other application documents.
First round was a case interview and final round was a behavioral interview with a more senior member of the team. Each interview was 45 minutes with one member from the team.
There was only 1 round of interview. Heard from recruiter 1 month after submitted application. Interview was 1 hour and did not seem structured at all; it went over a mix of technical and behavioral topics.
First stage of CV application, followed by an in-person assessment centre, then final interview with hiring manager in person in Southbank London office. Many assessment centres were running throughout 2017 when i applied.
