IBM Assessment Day

Hey!
I'm sorry but I don't have an answer to your question... I actually have a couple of questions myself ;)
I was told I passed the online test in the end of January and no one has contacted me since. How long did it take before they invited you to the first round/selection day? I'm starting to think that they forgot about me :D
Also what was the selection day like? How did you prepare for it?
Sorry for the many questions!
Thanks for your time and good luck in the next stage :)

Which position you've applied for? They have recalled all their jobs (all but Strategy Consulting) putting candidates on hold till further notice. HP topic has some details on what happened.

I was given an selection day date immediately after I was told i passed the test. it was due for the following week.
I don't know why they are taking so long to process the applications actually. its been almost 2 weeks since they told me I had passed the selection day but I haven't heard anything else from them.
The selection day itself was ok I guess. You can't prepare for it either. you do the best u can on the day..... First, they give you a talk(presentation) about the scheme, then you are put into groups. if u are in the first group, you immediately go for your group session which is in a room with 3 assessors and the rest of your group members and there's a problem you have to solve as a group. its really hard to get ur point across and noticed individually since there will be people who are really aggressive but do the best you can. or try using tactics like being the time keeper, or the one who writes down the points, you know, stuff like that.
after that you have a short break, then u rewrite the IPATO test (but it is shorter with less time, and a lower pass mark). Then u have a tour of the premises. Then lunch. After lunch, if u are doing business role, you have to write a case study test and if you are doing technical roles, you write a programming test. Then the day is over.
My only advice is to do the very best you can, and have as much fun as possible.
Hope it helps! XXX

I applied for a business role for the extreme blue scheme and they have taken long to invite me to the interview as well (even though I passed the selection day)!
what do you mean b they recalled their jobs? and do you know if or when the problem will be rectified?
Thanks! X

The information you provided was really helpful. Even I have been called for First round of selection day but for the technical role. Do you have any idea about how many students does IBM recruit in extreme blue program?
Also please let me know if the test you gave was multiple choice or a subjective.
Finally, how was the overall day?

Hope you get through the Assessment Center!!!!

Thanks for the help!!!

Cheers

Any news from IBM on when they are going to re-open their Grad positions?

i think you will have to wait for 2010 intake now. they have stopped recruitinh for grad position for this year!!!!

Hey All,

Thanks for the very helpful posts here... My first visit to this forum and I feel lucky to have googled it...

I am going for their selection day in Hursley the day after and wonder if any of you can tell me what exactly is the programming test about :) do we need to know any particular coding language like C++?

cheers... will keep you guys updated...

Hi

@ msd502, Congratulations for passing your selection day. Also, thanks a lot for your help and sharing your experiences.

Could you please explain the details of:-

A problem you have to solve as a group. What kind of problem they have given to you ? Any tips or idea ?

What kind of tasks they assign to the groups and does it involve some presentation or Group discussion or Group activities ?

Do you recommend any technical points or soft skills which needs to be considered while participating in those 2 group activities.
Wish you best of luck for your next stage of Assessment centre.

@ bondman008, would you like to share your experience of attending a Selection day in Hursley? Any guidance would be really appreciated, Many thanks in advance.