IBM Software Engineer Senior Software Engineer interview questions
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I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at IBM (Bengaluru) in Feb 2018
Interview
I got a call 2 weeks after sending my resume over at jobstreet. I was told that the exam was for 2 hours starting at 9. Smart casual attire was acceptable. I got there at 8:45 and other applicants started pouring in. We didn't start until 9:45 because the exam proctor was late.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at IBM (Pune City) in Jul 2014
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Telephonic or Skype interview. Starts with basic questions and then proceed to advanced level depending on candidate's replies and responsiveness. If first round is telephonic, second round mandatorily has to be Face to face before candidate can be confirmed for selection.
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How are you different from any other candidate sitting outside ?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Pune) in Mar 2016
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Invited to IBM office & telephonic 2 technical round.
At the end HR takes bio metric to record & verify identity.
After few weeks offer gets released on the portal & you will get email to check.