IBM reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(107,269 total reviews)
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77% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

IBM has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 107,269 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The IBM employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informatique industry (3.9 stars).

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107K reviews
4.0
Aug 23, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You get to specialize in a role. There are a lot of opportunities to work on client engagements. You can develop skills in consulting.

Cons

Career progression may be slow as there are a large number of consultants at IBM. Salaries are in the mid to mid-low region.

4.0
Aug 16, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I work 60-80 hours per week, and I make excellent money. IBM is a 24/7 global enterprise -- there is ALWAYS more work to be done and always more demands put on you. If you enjoy that atmosphere, you will do well and they will compensate you well for it.

Cons

The corporate culture is extremely competitive, meaning that if you don't work tons of hours you're not going to make it at IBM.

5.0
Aug 13, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

High complexity of assignments/job Flexible work location Supports change of roles to explore other career options internally Mature organization and processes

Cons

Maturity levels vary in internal business unit, some can be lower on the maturity scale Once you adjust to large organizations and the processes that are followed, its very difficult to adjust to smaller and more nimble organizations.

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