Project Manager applicants have rated the interview process at IBM with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Project Manager roles take an average of 25 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at IBM overall takes an average of 31 days.
Common stages of the interview process at IBM as a Project Manager according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 50%
One on one interview: 25%
Personality test: 25%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied for a Product Management position at IBM and was contacted shortly after for an initial screening. The recruiter seemed interested and asked me a few logistical questions, which I answered promptly and honestly. Then, complete silence for over a week. I followed up and eventually received a vague response that contradicted the initial message - now claiming they were “still in the screening phase.”
I thanked them and waited patiently for couple more weeks. Still no updates. I followed up again twice - no response at all. Meanwhile, the same job keeps getting reposted on LinkedIn, which raises serious concerns about transparency and intent.
The entire process felt disorganized, with conflicting communication and ultimately, ghosting. It left me with the impression that the company may be harvesting data or fishing for ideal candidates without respecting applicants’ time or dignity. A disappointing experience that has significantly impacted my perception of IBM’s professionalism.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your notice period?
When can you start a new job?
Are you involved in other recruitment processes?
What is the reason for leaving your current employer?
What are your salary expectations?
What is your current location?
Can you commit to being on-site for 3 days per week?
What is your citizenship status?
What interests you in IBM?
Overall process was pleasant. The hiring manager and all other interview panelists were friendly and seem like a great bunch of people, The recruitment specialist can be more organized and human as the coordination process seem fragmented and copy pasted.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at IBM (Singapur) in Sep 2022
Interview
Two rounds of face-to-face interviews on the past experiences and project exposure. Emphasis on delivery project involvement and Project Management Office experiences and etc. Also, what kind of projects have been managed in the past e.g. software, infrastructure & cloud.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain the most challenging project managed and what are the key contributions