Working at IBM in Chicago, IL: 35 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Chicago, IL Area

"IBM is having an identity crisis. Coming late to the Cloud, they are struggling with recognition and market share. Add that to annual re-organizations (not an exaggeration) and the messages to the employees are often contradictory and even foster frustrating competition between groups within the same company. As a place to work, one often isn't sure of one's footing due to new and changing metrics and inconsistent resources in the ever-changing support teams."

"IBM was a good company to work for. I gained a lot of experience from a lot of smart and intelligent people, they offered me longevity, and a stepping stone towards the future for which I will be forever grateful. I would recommend the company for any one interested."

"I enjoyed my time at IBM because I was given the opportunity to teach and writing data science courses, which is something I enjoy doing. Further, I was given opportunity to continuously learn new things on my own and was encouraged to do so. I grew tremendously as a data scientist and teacher while at IBM and before than at SPSS."

"IBM is a huge company. You experience may vary. Mine was excellent."

"I have worked for IBM for a year. IBM is a big brand name operating in more than 170 countries which good feedback from all of its employees. The working standards and the professional ethics I have learnt in IBM have helped me become a better person."

"I worfed in IBM china for two years. I thinks that is is a good work environment but depends on project."

"Lots of perks but low pay for the technical role, and shady characters in the sales management roles. Many lawsuits just waiting to happen. A company on the downslide and the stock reflects that."

"Excellent company to work for."

"I have been working with IBM and it was quite a nice experience working with two different projects in 1.3 years."

"No growth, No career Ladder. No value addition. Company does not nurture leadership. It's good to join after age 45."

"IBM gave me an opportunity that allowed me to showcase my skills in a professional environment, and helped me launch my career."

What do you like about working at IBM?

"Great environment, great people to work with and very helpful when you need it."

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

"Do your best. Answer what you can, and be honest if you don't know the answer."

What don't you like about working at IBM?

"None, that I can say, everything was great working there."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"None. all their management was great, always on task and done."