IBM Futures Gap Year 2016

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I just applied yesterday, do you guys feel I could still get placement in Southbank ? Because thats probably the only viable placement for me :/

Reply 21

Yusafk

I think there's quite a few people who've applied a lot later than this before and got in comfortably so should be fine :smile:

Reply 22

-Gifted-

Oh okay

The procedure seems so lengthy the online test these assessment centres. Quite daunting tbh its just a gap year scheme...

Reply 23

Theredlion

Original post by rossvance20

I and many others had a business interview after the matching process. It is so they can put you with your prospective manager rather than doing it in the assessment centre.

HI, I applied for an industrial placement, Leading to Africa. I was put into the matching process on the 26th of November. I haven't heard anything since. Should I email them or wait it out? Kind of getting worried :L

Reply 24

rossvance20

Original post by Theredlion

So If it's anything to go by, I went into the matching process early December and was matched mid-February. Everyone is different so right now I would not worry.

I would give it another month at least before emailing them if it would give you peace of mind

Reply 25

rebeccarmi

i've applied and i've literally just received and email to say that i'm through to the AS, does anyone have any experience of going to one? thanks

Reply 26

Radicals

Original post by rossvance20

Hi guys, I am a current gap year at IBM in London, if you have any questions let me know.

Hey! Hope you're enjoying your internship!

I got a job offer about 2 weeks ago, and I have my business interview in a week.

How did your business interview go? If you can remember :smile:

Thanks

Reply 27

rossvance20

Original post by Radicals

Hey! Hope you're enjoying your internship!

I got a job offer about 2 weeks ago, and I have my business interview in a week.

How did your business interview go? If you can remember :smile:

Thanks

Hi,
Congrats on getting to the business interview!

I did my business interview by telephone with my prospective manager and it well thank you. The sort of things we spoke about included: going over my CV, academics, key achievements. They also spoke about the prospective role I was to go into and what the job would entail.

Is your interview in person or by phone? And also if you have any questions do let me know.

Reply 28

Radicals

Original post by rossvance20

Hey, my interview is face to face.
Im assuming they asked what you know about the company, why you want the role etc, and then competencies as well?
Thanks again

Reply 29

rossvance20

Original post by Radicals

Hey, my interview is face to face.
Im assuming they asked what you know about the company, why you want the role etc, and then competencies as well?
Thanks again

They pretty much asked me what you have mentioned. However, in my interview I wasn't asked what I knew about the company. Pretty much ran through the CV.

Reply 30

Felixao

Original post by rossvance20

Hi guys, I am a current gap year at IBM in London, if you have any questions let me know.

Hi Ross,I will have my AC next week. Can you please tell/suggest to me what to do and how to prepare. What assessments are there usually, any examples if you remember?Any tips or help would be very appreciated, Thanks.

Reply 31

AFlyingDutchman

Could someone explain me what the technical path exactly is? Their website is quite vague... and is it too late to apply?

Last question: do you have to go to the UK for interviews if you live abroad?

Thanks!

Reply 32

Yusafk

Yes I had to fly over from Qatar for my interview. The maximum amount that they pay back is £150 in total. Inc hotels, flights, etc

Reply 33

AFlyingDutchman

Original post by Yusafk

Yes I had to fly over from Qatar for my interview. The maximum amount that they pay back is £150 in total. Inc hotels, flights, etc

Wow **** man! Fortunately I'm just from the Netherlands haha. Do you know anything about the admission statistics? Not going there for a 5% chance...

Reply 34

Yusafk

Original post by AFlyingDutchman

Wow **** man! Fortunately I'm just from the Netherlands haha. Do you know anything about the admission statistics? Not going there for a 5% chance...

There's no definite percentage chance of being recruited. It's 12 people per AC so I'd say there's a 1 in 12 chance, but they don't necessarily hire someone from every AC session. It might be 3/12 one day, 0/12 the next. Hope that makes sense.

Reply 35

kgrubb

HI,
Has anyone on here be offered a place at Hursley? I start July 18th!

Reply 36

-Gifted-

Mate how long were you in the matching process for ? I have waited like 6 weeks and no response- a bit worried. Well done on your offer btw :smile:

Reply 37

kgrubb

Hi, sorry to hear that you've been waiting so long! After I was told that I had been put into matching it only took about 4 days for an interview to come through and after my interview about a week till they told me I had the job! I'm sure you'll hear soon - good luck!

Reply 38

21ForEva

Original post by rossvance20

Hi guys, I am a current gap year at IBM in London, if you have any questions let me know.

Hi - I am applying for the Futures Scheme for this July (2016).

I was wondering if you could give me some tips on how to write the covering letter. I have completed my personal statement on the attached form they give you - is the covering letter similar to this?

Also, how long did it take for you to get a reply after you sent your application off? Did you have to start in July 2016 like the ad said?

Thank-You so much

Reply 39

21ForEva

Original post by kgrubb

Congrats on the job! Well done. I am going to post my application today online - but I can't believe that they are already recruiting although the deadline is not over. I am worried now - I should have applied earlier. How hard were the online tests they give you?