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IBM Matching Process - Likelihood of been offered a position?

Hi,

I have recently been to an assessment centre for a software engineering placement year position at IBM. I have been informed that I have passed and am through to matching. It says in the email that this doesn't mean i'm guaranteed a job. I was wondering if people could share their experiences of matching, and whether it pretty much does mean that you will get something eventually, and how long it takes.

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Hi Josh,

I also have been passed through the AC and through to matching. It was nearly 2 weeks ago and I still have not had any correspondence yet so do expect a long wait.

But from what I've read, if you're through to matching, you're essentially with a good chance. Unless you mess up the final interview.
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From what I understand (I am also in the matching process at the moment), as you were in one of the early assessment days, you have a good chance of getting a job. They are on a first come, first served basis, meaning all the roles are still unfilled so you have a good chance.
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From what I understand (I am also in the matching process at the moment), as you were in one of the early assessment days, you have a good chance of getting a job. They are on a first come, first served basis, meaning all the roles are still unfilled so you have a good chance.


Yes but if they don't like the look of your CV/related comments from the AC, they won't give an interview. But best of luck to you! :smile:
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Original post by TantonJ
From what I understand (I am also in the matching process at the moment), as you were in one of the early assessment days, you have a good chance of getting a job. They are on a first come, first served basis, meaning all the roles are still unfilled so you have a good chance.


Hey, any news from them yet? i'm still waiting to here. Annoying as i'm not sure whether or not to accept other interview offers...
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Hey, any news from them yet? i'm still waiting to here. Annoying as i'm not sure whether or not to accept other interview offers...


Hi Just Josh, when was your AC again? My AC was end of October and I've been offered a final interview for next Friday.

I would go ahead and accept other interview offers- can't hurt to have other options in the pipeline! I had an interview for PwC yesterday so.. yeah, go ahead. :smile:
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Hi Just Josh, when was your AC again? My AC was end of October and I've been offered a final interview for next Friday.

I would go ahead and accept other interview offers- can't hurt to have other options in the pipeline! I had an interview for PwC yesterday so.. yeah, go ahead. :smile:


Hey, thanks for the response! My AC was 4th of November so i guess i'm not far behind you in the queue! Are you applying for software engineering at hursley?
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Hey, thanks for the response! My AC was 4th of November so i guess i'm not far behind you in the queue! Are you applying for software engineering at hursley?


Ah no, Technology solutions specialist at South Bank but still within the same department I guess? Hope you'll get a response soon enough though! :smile:
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Anyone applied for a finance placement?


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Original post by Just Josh
Hey, any news from them yet? i'm still waiting to here. Annoying as i'm not sure whether or not to accept other interview offers...


Hi Yes I have heard back, I had a phone interview about 4 days after i had passed the assessment centre, I have been "accepted" for that role pending pre employment checks
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Hi Yes I have heard back, I had a phone interview about 4 days after i had passed the assessment centre, I have been "accepted" for that role pending pre employment checks


Hey, congrats. Can i ask when your assessment centre was and what role you applied for?
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Hey, congrats. Can i ask when your assessment centre was and what role you applied for?


Thanks, Mine was on November 11th and it was for a finance role.
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Thanks, Mine was on November 11th and it was for a finance role.


Were you at Portsmouth, at the 1pm one???


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Were you at Portsmouth, at the 1pm one???


Mine was in Portsmouth but I was in the earlier group at 8:30am
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Mine was in Portsmouth but I was in the earlier group at 8:30am


Oh right. Are you applying for the industrial placement? Or a graduate post?


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Oh right. Are you applying for the industrial placement? Or a graduate post?


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Industrial placement for me
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Hey, any news from them yet? i'm still waiting to here. Annoying as i'm not sure whether or not to accept other interview offers...


Any news for you yet, Josh? :smile:
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Any news for you yet, Josh? :smile:


Nope, no news for me! Had your final interview yet?
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Nope, no news for me! Had your final interview yet?


Yup, had it on Friday! It was a nice interview, more like a chat than an interview, no competencies or anything. Just wanted to know more about me I think! Hopefully I I did well enough to get an offer! :smile:
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Original post by TheRigorRotor
Yup, had it on Friday! It was a nice interview, more like a chat than an interview, no competencies or anything. Just wanted to know more about me I think! Hopefully I I did well enough to get an offer! :smile:


What role are you going for? Good luck with it :smile:


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