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Hints and tips for completing the CV template.

In our CV template we have asked you to demonstrate to us when you have used IBM’s competencies. In this section, we require you to give examples of when you have demonstrated the following competencies. The examples can be taken from university, work experience or leisure activities.

  • Adaptability - This competency is all about being flexible when things change. How do you cope with changing demands, uncertainty and stress? Do you remain calm and composed? Can you demonstrate that you have successfully completed several projects or assignments with competing deadlines? Can you quickly think of new approaches and solutions in response to changing demands?
  • Teamwork & Collaboration – This competency is all about showing us how you work with others to achieve shared goals. Do you respect and value others’ differences? Do you easily build and maintain relationships with others? Do you offer support and help others and share your expertise with them to enhance the effectiveness of the team?
  • Communication – This competency focuses on how you communicate with others. Do you present oral and written information clearly, precisely and succinctly? Do you match the way you communicate with the requirements of the situation and your audience? Do you listen carefully to others, asking questions when necessary to ensure understanding?
  • Drive to achieve – This competency is all about being committed to success and accomplishing challenging goals. Do you take the initiative to learn new skills that will be useful for your future career? Do you learn about things beyond the scope of your current job or assignment? Do you display a high level of energy and motivation to produce work of the highest quality? Are you prepared to put in as much additional time or effort as is necessary to ensure high quality results?
  • Creative problem solving – This is all about using ingenuity, supported by logical methods and appropriate analysis, to propose solutions to problems. Do you conduct thorough fact-finding and analysis, anticipating any potential problems and then plan accordingly? Do you think ‘outside the box’ when proposing solutions to problems? Do you put forward new ideas for activities at university or work and offer innovative ideas to overcome challenges?
  • Client/Customer Focus – This competency is all about working with clients and anticipating their needs and responding appropriately. ‘Clients’ can be colleagues, study groups, lecturers or customers you may have worked for. Do you build rapport quickly and easily and think about a situation from their point of view? Do you recommend solutions that meet their needs? Do you respond to requests from them quickly and accurately? Do you act with the clients’ satisfaction as top priority?
  • Technical/Business Insight – Under additional information, if applicable, you can show us what experience you have of using technology and the passion you are able to show for IT. In this section, you might include details of software development and programming you have carried out in the past as part of your degree or in your spare time – and also what excites you about the IT industry as a whole. Alternatively, it may be more applicable to tell us of any business acumen you have gained from your studies or let us know of any Duke Of Edinburgh, etc awards you have achieved.

Applying

So, you’ve decided you want to apply for a role with us? Excellent.
Here’s where you’ll find all the information you need to know about our selection process. It is really important that you familiarise yourself with our application process, so that we can process your application as quickly as possible.

We are currently accepting applications for start dates in the summer 2010. Please click on the relevant link on the right hand side to apply. If you are interested in a role in business, finance, human resources or marketing on your gap year, please click on the ‘business’ link to the right. If you are interested in a role in information technology or software development, please click on the ‘technical’ link to the right. Please note, you cannot apply for more than one role with us.

  • + STEP 1 - Submit your application

    In order to apply to IBM, you will need to complete our standard application form and attach a copy of our CV template. We are looking for people that can demonstrate IBM's Foundational Competencies, so we have provided a skills / competencies based CV template for you to complete below. For some hints and tips on completing our CV template, please click here.

    To submit your application to IBM, please click on the role you wish to apply for on the right hand side.

    By clicking on the role you wish to apply to above, you be asked to register and complete an application. Where the application form requests you upload your CV, please upload your completed CV using the template above. CVs in any other format will not be accepted. You will receive an e-mail confirming that your application has been submitted successfully.

  • + STEP 2 - Online Test

    If your application is successful through the screening phase then we will invite you to take an online aptitude test – the IBM IPATO test. This test has been developed by IBM to test logical reasoning and the ability to process information quickly. All the instructions are included in the email that will be sent to you inviting you to take the test.

    The test takes 32 minutes to complete and you will have 7 days to take it before your password expires. It is divided into 3 sections and you can take these either all in one sitting or over several sittings. The test can be adjusted for anyone that needs a reasonable adjustment and you will be asked to self select whether you need this when you log onto the test for the first time.

  • + STEP 3 - Assessment Centre

    If you achieve the minimum score required on the online aptitude test then we will invite you to an assessment centre. You will be given a presentation about the opportunities available and give you the chance to ask more questions and you will get the opportunity to meet some recently hired students.

    You can expect to take part in the following activities:

    Group Activity - You will take part in 2 group activities – one logical problem solving exercise and one discussion based exercise. We will be looking for you to work well as a team and demonstrate the IBM Foundational Competencies during these exercises.

    Confirmatory IPATO test - You will take a short confirmatory test for the online test you have already completed. This will follow the same format as the online test.

    Interview - You will have an interview by one of our Professional Development Managers to ascertain whether you have the skills we are looking for at IBM. This interview will be based around the IBM Foundational Competencies and your CV. Where possible, you will also have a business interview with a manager from the business area you have applied to. This interview will assess your suitability for a specific role in that business area and also assess you further on the IBM Foundational Competencies.

  • + STEP 4 - Final Stage

    If you are successful at the selection day, there are two possible outcomes. If you were interviewed by a hiring manager on the assessment centre we may be able to make you an offer directly after this assessment centre.

    Alternatively, we will invite you to a further ‘matching’ interview with one of our business managers to match you to the most suitable role available. In this stage we will work closely with you to assess your skills and preferences to match you to the most suitable role.

 

To apply for a role commencing summer 2010:

All roles are filled on a first-come first-served basis, so early application is recommended.

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