1. Online Assessment (Aptitude + Coding + Behavioral)
Platform: Often conducted on HackerRank or IBM's in-house platform.
Sections:
Cognitive Ability / Aptitude Test
Topics: Number series, pattern recognition, logical reasoning, arithmetic, percentages, ratios.
Time: 30–45 minutes.
Coding Section
1–2 coding problems (Easy to Medium level).
Languages allowed: Java, Python, C++, etc.
English Language Test
Sentence correction, vocabulary, grammar, comprehension.
Personality Assessment (IPAT / WorkStyle Assessment)
Measures how well your personality fits IBM’s work culture and environment
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Your technical depth
Problem-solving approach
Communication skills
Ownership and teamwork
The interview process can vary by company and role, but most follow a fairly standard sequence. Here’s what you can generally expect:
You submit your application (resume, cover letter, portfolio if relevant). A recruiter or hiring manager reviews it to see if your background matches the role.
It’s very easy, was a quick call, and they asked about behavioral questions and skills. Told me that if they liked my profile they would call me in the next days.
The interview process was a positive experience overall—well organized, professional, and welcoming. Communication was clear throughout, and the interviewers created an open, respectful environment that made it easy to have a genuine conversation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you tell us about a time you collaborated with a team to solve a challenge, and how you contributed to the outcome?