IBM- 5 valuable takeaways from Recruiters in Residence

Posted on: 21 January 2019 in Interview with a recruiter

IBM visited the Career Studio in order to showcase their opportunities for our students.

5 things to take away from the IBM Recruiters in Residence…

• IBM recruitment process relies heavily on showing your personality- Always be yourself!
  • This will ensure that you are the right match for the company, but also that the company is the right match for you!
• Find something unique and different about the company that you like and focus on this through your answers.
  • Everybody chooses Watson! Pick something about IBM that all the other candidates would not have researched about. 
• Whilst we are on the topic of answers…always use the STAR method when answering questions!
  • Situation-Task-Action-Result: use this technique to provide all the detail necessary and prevent the recruiter from filling in blanks. 
• In a group setting do not dominate the conversation, but also do not shy away from saying anything.
  • It is best to involve people that have not taken part much and time keep!
• IBMers are people people!
  • Being extroverted is certainly an advantage when working in that setting.

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