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IBM Consultant
You’re a big thinker — and you’re passionate about driving change. Develop grand ideas for clients and help change how businesses interact with and impact the world. Blend your background and interests with unmatched IBM technology to help transform global enterprises. Take part in digitally reinventing businesses with cognitive solutions, enabled by the hybrid cloud.
Roles offered: Application Consultant, Business Transformation Consultant, Package Consultant, Security Consultant, Strategy Consultant
Ideally suited for business and technical degrees or relevant experience; skills in analytic, digital and agile methodologies a plus.
IBM Corporate Functions
Leadership comes in all kinds of packages. Find the discipline that fits you.
Human resources
Our HR Team is a strategic partner to the business, advancing the company's goals through innovative solutions. The various disciplines of HR require expertise in compensation, benefits, safety, payroll, recruiting and training.
Learn more about our Leadership and Development Program for top Human Resource candidates
Marketing and Communications
At the heart of IBM's transformation are our Marketing and Communications professionals helping drive this large-scale change by acting as advisors to the IBM leaders who are reinventing our industry and fueling growth for our business.
Legal
Our Legal team advises senior management on a range of Intellectual Property matters, leads transactions, and drives resolution on Trust & Compliance issues with internal stakeholders from various IBM groups, and external stakeholders including government institutions, auditors, or third parties.
Corporate Strategy
Our Corporate Strategy group is a diverse team of world class strategy professionals that bring together business and analytical problem- solving expertise to tackle IBM’s most challenging strategic issues.
Finance
Our Finance team is an integral part of diverse business areas such as accounting, development, funds management and more. Financers are intuitive, analytical and focused on managing risk to maintain high standards of financial reporting.
Supply Chain
Our Supply Chain and Procurement group plays a unique and integral role in supporting operations, spanning several functional areas such as procurement, demand-supply planning, manufacturing engineering, logistics, customer fulfillment, and sales transaction support.
IBM Data Scientist
See the method in the madness. Analyze data and predict trends that optimize results for our clients. Make meaningful recommendations to industry leaders using cognitive tools to research and analyze data. The patterns you find can give crucial insight into complex issues.
Roles offered: Data Scientist
Ideally suited for those with degrees in Math, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering and Business.
IBM Designer
You believe human experiences drive business. Bring your skillset to IBM, where our diverse teams combine design, engineering and business. Build the next generation of business software and solutions.
Roles offered: Design Researchers, Front End Developers, User Experience, and Visual Designers.
Ideally suited for those educated in Art/Design, Communications, Human Computer Interactions, Research, and UX. Skills in Design Thinking, Prototyping, Visual Design and Design Research a plus.
IBM Developer
Calling all code whisperers. IBM developers support some of the highest-performing software products and hardware systems. Let’s take your tools to market. Our developers don’t stop at beautiful code. We research, design, implement and test to make full-life cycle software products and tools that meet our clients’ standards.
Roles offered: Software Developer, Cognitive Software Developer, Application Developer, Application Architect, Hardware Developer, DevOps Developer, Data Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer and Cyber Security professional
Ideally suited for those with backgrounds in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Firmware Design, Cloud Architecture, UX / User Design, Development and DevOps Tools.
IBM Seller
You’re everyone’s favorite problem solver. Learn how to become a trusted client advisor who brings companies the solutions they need. Transform companies with innovative industry and technical solutions. Build client relationships and make useful, long-lasting connections.
Roles offered: Senior Solutions Sales Representative, Digital Sellers, and Technical Solution Specialist
Ideally suited for those with Marketing, M.I.S., Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Engineering or MBA degrees.
IBM Technical Specialist
Turn leading-edge technologies into practical solutions. Innovate and make a difference to the world with technology through IT architecture, solution analysis, system testing & programming. Design, build and run the infrastructure systems and services our clients rely on to manage and reinvent their business.
Roles offered: Test Specialist, Package Specialist, Infrastructure Specialist and Application Database Administrator
Ideally suited for those with degrees in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems or another related field
Imagine yourself as...
Consultant
IBM Consultant
You’re a big thinker — and you’re passionate about driving change. Develop those grand ideas for clients and help change how businesses interact with the world. Blend your background and interests with unmatched IBM technology to help transform global enterprises. Take part in digitally reinventing businesses with cognitive solutions, enabled by the hybrid cloud.
Roles offered: Application Consultant, Business Transformation Consultant, Package Consultant, Security Consultant, Strategy Consultant
Ideally suited for business and technical degrees or relevant experience; skills in analytic, digital and agile methodologies a plus.
Corporate Functions
IBM Corporate Functions
Leadership comes in all kinds of packages. Find the discipline that fits you.
-
Human Resources
Our HR Team is a strategic partner to the business, advancing the company's goals through innovative solutions. The various disciplines of HR require expertise in compensation, benefits, safety, payroll, recruiting and training.
Learn more about our Leadership and Development Program for top Human Resource candidates
-
Marketing and Communications
At the heart of IBM's transformation are our Marketing and Communications professionals helping drive this large-scale change by acting as advisors to the IBM leaders who are reinventing our industry and fueling growth for our business.
-
Legal
Our Legal team advises senior management on a range of Intellectual Property matters, leads transactions, and drives resolution on Trust & Compliance issues with internal stakeholders from various IBM groups, and external stakeholders including government institutions, auditors, or third parties.
-
Corporate Strategy
Our Corporate Strategy group is a diverse team of world class strategy professionals that bring together business and analytical problem- solving expertise to tackle IBM’s most challenging strategic issues.
-
Finance
Our Finance team is an integral part of diverse business areas such as accounting, development, funds management and more. Financers are intuitive, analytical and focused on managing risk to maintain high standards of financial reporting.
-
Supply Chain
Our Supply Chain and Procurement group plays a unique and integral role in supporting operations, spanning several functional areas such as procurement, demand-supply planning, manufacturing engineering, logistics, customer fulfillment, and sales transaction support.
Data Scientist
IBM Data Scientist
See the method in the madness. Analyze data and predict trends that optimize results for our clients. Make meaningful recommendations to industry leaders using cognitive tools to research and analyze data. The patterns you find can give crucial insight into complex issues.
Roles offered: Data Scientist
Ideally suited for those with degrees in Math, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering and Business.
Designer
IBM Designer
You believe human experiences drive business. Bring your skillset to IBM, where our diverse teams combine design, engineering and business. Build the next generation of business software and solutions.
Roles offered: Design Researchers, Front End Developers, User Experience, and Visual Designers.
Ideally suited for those educated in Art/Design, Communications, Human Computer Interactions, Research, and UX. Skills in Design Thinking, Prototyping, Visual Design and Design Research a plus.
Developer
IBM Developer
Calling all code whisperers. IBM developers support some of the highest-performing software products and hardware systems. Let’s take your tools to market. Our developers don’t stop at beautiful code. We research, design, implement and test to make full-life cycle software products and tools that meet our clients’ standards.
Roles offered: Software Developer, Cognitive Software Developer, Application Developer, Application Architect, Hardware Developer, DevOps Developer, Data Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer and Cyber Security professional
Ideally suited for those with backgrounds in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Firmware Design, Cloud Architecture, UX / User Design, Development and DevOps Tools.
Seller
IBM Seller
You’re everyone’s favorite problem solver. Learn how to become a trusted client advisor who brings companies the solutions they need. Transform companies with innovative industry and technical solutions. Build client relationships and make useful, long-lasting connections.
Roles offered: Senior Solutions Sales Representative, Digital Sellers, and Technical Solution Specialist
Ideally suited for those with Marketing, M.I.S., Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Engineering or MBA degrees.
Technical Specialist
IBM Technical Specialist
Turn leading-edge technologies into practical solutions. Innovate and make a difference to the world with technology through IT architecture, solution analysis, system testing & programming. Design, build and run the infrastructure systems and services our clients rely on to manage and reinvent their business.
Roles offered: Test Specialist, Package Specialist, Infrastructure Specialist and Application Database Administrator
Ideally suited for those with degrees in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems or another related field
Internships
& Co-ops
Co-op and internship programs are an important recruiting channel for IBM because they help us identify high-potential prospective employees. Participating students are often considered for repeat internships or a long-term commitment of regular employment.
Resume tips
& tricks
Applying to IBM
1
Submit an updated resume.
Try to keep it to one-page max.
2
Depending on the role you apply for, you may be asked to provide a design portfolio, GitHub samples or additional information
3
Include your unofficial transcript
from your school, if required
The average time a recruiter looks
at a resume is six-seconds!
0 sec
Here’s how you can make
those six-seconds count
Highlight your accomplishments
Whether from an internship, the classroom, volunteer experience, etc.
Include links to your work
Include personal websites, GitHub, design portfolio and social media links such as LinkedIn.
Try to quantify your experience
How big was the project? How long did it last, what were the results? Be specific about how you measure success from the achievement.
Put the most important
information at the top
If a recruiter is scanning quickly, the first few bullet points in each section should contain the most relevant information.
Keep it clear and concise
Be sure the formatting and font is consistent and be sure that your spelling is correct.
99% of hiring managers
review resumes digitally
Make sure your resume can be read easily and the formatting stays consistent when uploading.
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Once you find a role that interests you, apply online. If you’re uncertain which type of job or internship best fits your skills and capabilities, chat with Watson Candidate Assistant.
Online assessments
While your application is being screened, all candidates will be required to take two Learning Agility assessments (Cognitive and Personality).
A third assessment may be required based on the role (e.g. Developer roles will require a Coding assessment).
Interview
You’ll participate in a series of interviews that will either be in person (on campus, in an IBM office, large-scale interview event) or virtual. The format of the interviews (behavioral, case study, or technical) will depend on the role you are interviewing for.
Decision
You’ll be notified shortly after your Final Interview if you’ve been selected for the IBM job or internship.
IBM Services
Associate Program
We’re looking for passionate, original thinkers who want to drive progress, grow their network and further their careers. As an Associate, you’ll be a part of client-facing teams as a consultant, developer, designer, data scientist, technical specialist or project manager to help businesses change the way they work.
Our clients' technical and business needs are constantly evolving. We’re hiring inspired, talented individuals eager to apply their knowledge and perspective to challenging work that evolves industries and our world. We prioritize ongoing learning, development of technical skills, and continuous personal growth, all grounded in a culture of coaching and apprenticeship.
More than just
work
“ Being bold and volunteering for leadership positions within the IBM Millennial Corps and Women of Watson Health has accelerated my career and helped me form mentorships and friendships with innovative IBMers around the world. ”
Laura
Joined IBM in 2015
“ When I get up to go to work, I look forward to continuously learning new things, and that is a huge part of what I do every day at IBM. I collaborate with amazing people, and I admire how everyone I work with is always learning; their willingness to share what they’re learning, answer my questions and to listen and learn from me as well. ”
Allison
Joined IBM in 2015
“ Being bold and volunteering for leadership positions within the IBM Millennial Corps and Women of Watson Health has accelerated my career and helped me form mentorships and friendships with innovative IBMers around the world. ”
Laura
Joined IBM in 2015
“ When I get up to go to work, I look forward to continuously learning new things, and that is a huge part of what I do every day at IBM. I collaborate with amazing people, and I admire how everyone I work with is always learning; their willingness to share what they’re learning, answer my questions and to listen and learn from me as well. ”
Allison
Joined IBM in 2015
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