I applied in-person. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at IBM (São Paulo, ) in Sep 2013
Interview
I was asked regarding prior experience within the industry and other jobs I had, they tested my network with key financial services accounts, my leadership abilities were also tested with questions such as my biggest difficulties in projects. Thel also requested a summary of previous projects and accomplishments
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at IBM (Markham, ON) in Apr 2013
Interview
Networking through worker. I was highly recommended someone quite senior, and I had known for years. Nothing special asked, regular interview questions asked. Routine questions asked, and not hard questions asked. It was really quite straigh forward, as it was through referral.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Liverpool, England) in Jun 2015
Interview
Registered via Recruitment Agency & contacted direct by Hiring Manager. Follow up on telephone interview with competency based questioning, It wwas more a question of him exploring my skills & background & seeing if I would make a "good fit"
As a contractor, the interview process is always less intense in my experience. They need a quick solution for a short time so will I be the answer. In this case, 3 months became 2 years.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time where you had to engage disinterested & demoralised staff,