I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at IBM (Saint Louis, MO) in Apr 2011
Interview
Interview process was smooth and quick. Asked relevant questions related to the position and work. Cordial, multiple level interview process. Three different levels of technical interviews followed by Human Resources (HR) interview where the focus was more interpersonal skills and soft skills. The three different levels of technical interviews were conducted within 10 days. The feedback after every technical interview was prompt and was informed via the email about the next level of interview. Once all the technical interviews were done, i was informed about the HR interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Mainly Technical question surrounding the technology and different work streams that i had experienced. I was also asked about specific scenario based situations and how would i resolve those.
I applied through other source. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at IBM (Bengaluru) in Mar 2010
Interview
I got a call from a job consultant. I landed up and found hundreds of people like a cattle shed. The HR guys were shouting at the applicants.
Tons of documentation was asked by their HR without even conducting interview. HR even asked confidential documents of current employer which is not correct.
I also dont understand why companies ask the current salary. Salary should be offered on market price and the capability of the employee. I heard that abroad they dont ask people their current salary and demand to see their pay slips..
The only detail not asked was what do i do in my free time or a tape of what all I do...It was very inconvenient....
The HR spoke like a very unprofessional person and shouted at people who did not have all the documents.
Tech interview got over in like 20 mins. I dont know what they tested in those 20 mins. and I waited for 6 hours for the next interview only to find out that the panel did not arrive yet!!! Then we were sent home and asked to come the next week!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the difference between Web Server and Application Server?