IBM Employee Reviews for Systems Engineering Manager

"I learned a lot at IBM, but I would like more freedom to make individual decisions."

What do you like about working at IBM?

"Advanced technology; the freedom to learn; the freedom to decide what area I want to work in as well as geographical location; great camaraderie with fellow employees; some excellent managers."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be up to date on your technical skills in the area you are interviewing."

What don't you like about working at IBM?

"Bureaucracy."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Make decisions that are not necessarily by the book."

"Don't ever work for a software or hardware manufacturer."

What do you like about working at IBM?

"Training available, professionals."

What don't you like about working at IBM?

"Not able to recommend products other than IBM or affiliate products."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"IBM is still the best computer company in the world. I'm not sure they could fix what I found to be my biggest problem."