As an external applicant, you will be able to create an online application, upload a resume, and track the status of your applications through the candidate portal (My profile). This initial investment of your time will result in less data entry in future applications. You will also be able to view and apply to all global external openings, update your contact information and set up job alerts. This can all be done easily through mobile devices from the candidate portal as well.

Due to the individual requirements of each job posting, you need to apply to one job opening at a time, but you are free to apply to as many roles as you like. You must complete each individual job application separately. Information provided in the application process will carry over to your next application, with the ability to review and edit each time.

Yes. You can view your current resume and status of applications, and even review offers in the candidate portal (My profile). Simply log in to your account here and the landing page will give you several options for reviewing information relevant to the application process.

You can always track the status of your application. Log in to your account from the candidate portal (My profile). On the landing page, click on the link for Your applications. From this page, you can review the status of all your applications. If you are not selected for the position, your status will be updated accordingly. You will also receive emails as your application status changes. 

IBM is committed to the employment of people with disabilities. As part of being invited to complete an IBM assessment, all candidates receive instructions on how to request an accommodation or adjustment due to their disability. The IBM selection and assessment team will individually work with each candidate needing an accommodation or adjustment.

While you might not have been the best fit for that specific role, we encourage you to set up Job Alerts and to continue exploring other IBM opportunities for which you may be a better fit and that match your skills.

If your application status shows “No Longer Under Consideration” immediately after applying, it usually means that your application did not meet one or more basic job requirements. Even if the status changes quickly, it does not reflect on your overall skills or experience. You may want to review the job requirements and ensure future applications meet them.

When your application status shows “Under Recruiter Review,” it means that a recruiter is currently looking at your application. They are checking whether your skills, experience, and qualifications match the requirements of the position. At this stage, no decision has been made yet, and your application is still being considered.

Applications cannot be edited after submission. You may withdraw and reapply if the position is still open.

Log in to your account on the candidate portal (My profile), and on the landing page, you will see an Edit Your Information button and you will have the option to update your profile and information.

IBM does not use any automated employment decision tools that are subject to New York City Local Law 144 of 2021 (NYC LL144). IBM will periodically reassess its determination in this regard to remain compliant with the requirements of NYC LL144.

Of course. Join our Talent Network and you’ll be able to send in your CV. You can also subscribe to Job alerts based on your skills and interests.

To assess your skills and abilities, we use what we call structured or behavioral interviews. We ask you questions related to the technical skills and behaviors required to be successful in the role. Of course, specific questions vary depending on each role and experience level.

If you want to be prepared for this type of interview, try thinking of specific examples of when you have proven your skills and behaviors related to the role, but most importantly, think of outcomes. What did you achieve? How did you measure your success? What role did you play in making that happen? We might ask you about your short-, mid-, and long-term career goals, too.

For technical skill positions, use sites such as LeetCode, Pramp and HackerRank to take as many practice tests as you can. This will help prepare you for the technical coding assessment, as well as the technical interview process.

How long the selection process takes depends on many different factors like which role you are applying to, how fast the applicant responds to specific questions after submitting their CV, the number of applications that our recruiters receive, and more, so there is no overall timeframe we can share. 
Our recruiters are working as quickly as they can to get through applications.

IBM has a great referral program available for IBMers to refer friends, family and co-workers for a job opportunity at IBM. If you know someone working for IBM, ask them to refer you through the IBM referral platform and apply through their custom link to register your application.

You will receive an offer letter. Upon accepting, you are invited to a pre-start site. Here, you find everything you need to get ready for your first day: tools, learning and more. You are also able to connect with other soon-to-be IBMers like you. Once you join, you have a welcome session that we call Start at IBM. You learn a bit more about us, our values and the core of our business today. You are also invited to explore what your career at IBM will look like in the future. Your manager and colleagues guide you during these first weeks to learn everything you need and get up to speed.

At IBM, we look for specific skills for our roles, which sometimes can be super specialized. You will find this information in all our job descriptions. If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements but have a strong background, are passionate about your area of expertise and are fully open to growing and developing new skills every day, don’t hesitate to give it a go. In case you still need to acquire some skills, we have plenty of courses and training available for you.

If you have login or technical issues not addressed in the FAQs, please raise a ticket with Start@IBM. Please note you will either need to log in to the IBM account with the same email you used when applying for the role or create a new IBMid here. Make sure that you include the country you are applying from in the ticket. Any inquiries that are not related to login or technical issues will not be considered.

Please note that IBM Talent Acquisition does not use personal email domains (such as gmail.com, yahoo.com, etc.) for official recruitment communications. All legitimate correspondence from IBM will originate from an ibm.com email address. For your safety, we advise against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from strangers. If you encounter such proposals or become a victim of recruitment scams, we advise that you do not share any personal or financial information, and notify your local law enforcement agency. Additionally, you can contact IBM directly to report it using this link and provide the relevant information, including email addresses, phone numbers, and details of communications received.

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