Controller 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 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 65.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Controller roles take an average of 22 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at IBM overall takes an average of 45 days.
Common stages of the interview process at IBM as a Controller according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 40%
Phone interview: 20%
Other: 20%
Presentation: 20%
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I was a good informative interview. Liked the company location ,. However the culture was quite not urban albeit was quite professional and cordial. I need more vibrant, high culture environment
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where did I first work after MBA graduation and why?
I had a wonderful interview experience with IBM. The interviewer was incredibly friendly and took the time to explain the exact day-to-day responsibilities of an accountant at the company in great detail. This gave me a very clear and realistic picture of the role and the team culture.
Beyond just assessing my skills, the interviewer provided highly constructive feedback and valuable advice on areas where I could improve based on my performance. It is rare to find an interview process that is both thorough and genuinely developmental. I truly appreciated the interviewer's insight and warm approach.
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There are some case study based on the real case scenario and required us to answer on the spot to test our basic knowledge.
Interview process was professional and straightforward, focused on accounting knowledge, technical skills, and situational judgment. Questions covered financial reporting, problem-solving, and teamwork. Overall fair and structured, with clear expectations and timely communication
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How would you handle a financial discrepancy you discovered right before submitting a report?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Kraków) in Apr 2025
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Interview process was simple and straightforward. There were two stages. The first was a short introduction call with HR and the second was a interview with the managers on Teams. Questions were practical and related to real situations in the job.
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They mainly asked about my background and work experience. We went through the roles I’ve had before, the tasks I handled and what skills I used in those positions.