I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Cochin) in Jul 2023
Interview
Overall Experience: My experience with IBM's interview process for the UI/UX Designer position in the Data & AI Department was a mixed one. While the initial two technical rounds went smoothly and I felt confident in my responses, the third and final round left me with some concerns. Technical Rounds: The initial two technical rounds were conducted professionally, and the interviewers seemed genuinely interested in my background, experience, and skills related to UI/UX design. The questions were relevant and challenging, but I felt adequately prepared for them. I appreciated the opportunity to discuss my design portfolio and provide detailed answers to their inquiries. These rounds created a positive impression of IBM's commitment to hiring skilled professionals in the UI/UX field. Manager Round: However, the third round, conducted by a manager, was a stark contrast to the previous rounds. From the beginning, I sensed a certain level of disinterest and detachment from the interview process on the manager's part. Despite my best efforts to engage and articulate my experience, the manager did not seem keen on delving deeper into my qualifications or discussing my design work in detail. Additional Concerns: During the third round, I couldn't help but notice a potential bias in the evaluation process. It appeared that there might have been a specific agenda in mind when conducting interviews, which could involve recruiting individuals with prior connections or affiliations. This perception was reinforced by the observation that many individuals in the department appeared to have come from the same company or were linked to a mentorship program. Lack of Objectivity: This observation raised concerns about the objectivity of the interview process. It's crucial that all candidates are evaluated fairly and impartially based on their qualifications and potential contributions to the organization. Machine Test for Designers: One notable aspect of the interview process was the absence of a machine test for designers. Many organizations use such tests to assess a candidate's practical skills and abilities in a real-world context. The absence of this element raised questions about the thoroughness of the evaluation process and the desire to effectively assess candidates. In conclusion, while the initial technical rounds of the interview process at IBM Data & AI Department were professional and promising, the manager round left me with concerns about the fairness and effectiveness of the evaluation process. Addressing potential biases and considering the inclusion of a machine test for designers would be crucial steps to ensure a better candidate experience and a more accurate assessment of future UI/UX Designer candidates in the Data & AI Department at IBM.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Overall Experience: My experience with IBM's interview process for the UI/UX Designer position in the Data & AI Department was a mixed one. While the initial two technical rounds went smoothly and I felt confident in my responses, the third and final round left me with some concerns. Technical Rounds: The initial two technical rounds were conducted professionally, and the interviewers seemed genuinely interested in my background, experience, and skills related to UI/UX design. The questions were relevant and challenging, but I felt adequately prepared for them. I appreciated the opportunity to discuss my design portfolio and provide detailed answers to their inquiries. These rounds created a positive impression of IBM's commitment to hiring skilled professionals in the UI/UX field. Manager Round: However, the third round, conducted by a manager, was a stark contrast to the previous rounds. From the beginning, I sensed a certain level of disinterest and detachment from the interview process on the manager's part. Despite my best efforts to engage and articulate my experience, the manager did not seem keen on delving deeper into my qualifications or discussing my design work in detail. Additional Concerns: During the third round, I couldn't help but notice a potential bias in the evaluation process. It appeared that there might have been a specific agenda in mind when conducting interviews, which could involve recruiting individuals with prior connections or affiliations. This perception was reinforced by the observation that many individuals in the department appeared to have come from the same company or were linked to a mentorship program. Lack of Objectivity: This observation raised concerns about the objectivity of the interview process. It's crucial that all candidates are evaluated fairly and impartially based on their qualifications and potential contributions to the organization. Machine Test for Designers: One notable aspect of the interview process was the absence of a machine test for designers. Many organizations use such tests to assess a candidate's practical skills and abilities in a real-world context. The absence of this element raised questions about the thoroughness of the evaluation process and the desire to effectively assess candidates. In conclusion, while the initial technical rounds of the interview process at IBM Data & AI Department were professional and promising, the manager round left me with concerns about the fairness and effectiveness of the evaluation process. Addressing potential biases and considering the inclusion of a machine test for designers would be crucial steps to ensure a better candidate experience and a more accurate assessment of future UI/UX Designer candidates in the Data & AI Department at IBM.
I applied online. I interviewed at IBM in Feb 2024
Interview
The first round was an English assessment to complete in 10 mins. The questions were related to right spelling of the words and spotting the errors in the phrases. The assesment was multiple choice. There are indian websites and also videos on youtube that prepares you to this assesment.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Bangalore Rural)
Interview
Tell us about a time when you overcame a rather difficult challenge pertaining to a past project. Tell us about a time when you had to halt a project halfway through as it wasn’t headed in the right direction. Tell us about a time when you had to make sacrifices in your personal life to complete an arduous project. Tell us about an instance when you had to make a tough decision pertaining to a project when you were under pressure. Tell us about a time when you had to take a risk in a project. Tell us about a time when you were asked to compromise moral values for the sake of a project. Tell us about a difficult relationship you had with a superior. How did you overcome it and build trust? Tell us about a time when you had a conflict at your workplace with a coworker. Tell us about a time when you had to deviate from the norm to complete a project. Tell us about a time when you had to acquire a new skill, dislodging you from your zone of comfort.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is Immutable class in java ? Create your own immutable class ? what is singleton and factory ? how to make singleton class thread safe? What are Demon Thread in Java ? What is Garbage collection ?What is the priority of GC ? Difference between Comparator and comparable? Questions from Hash code and equals method for Custom Objects . Difference between hashmap and hash table? what is Dependency injection ? what is beans and its life cycle ? Questions from Application COntext and annotations. Create a REST API to give the response as hello world . Different methods in REST -PUT , POST ,GET , DELETE? Difference between PUT and POST?
I applied online. I interviewed at IBM (Manila, Manila)
Interview
I had a bad experience with the interview. I was a fresh grad and didn't have a lot of experience, but I tried anyways. The interviewer keeps on chuckling with each other which can be offensive because I am trying my best to answer their questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why did you choose to apply for a UX/UI role instead of a developer role?
