IBM CIC OffCampus Hiring: Ace Your Coding Exam and Beyond!

Welcome back to the channel! This article breaks down the IBM CIC offcampus hiring process for the 2024 batch, focusing on the coding exam, spoken English assessment, and interview stages. If you've applied for the Associate Software Engineer or Associate System Engineer roles, this information is crucial! Let's get started.

Received an Invitation? Here's What You Need to Know

If you applied based on the entrylevel offcampus hiring announcement shared earlier, you might have received an invitation for the IBM coding assessment. This email will be from IBM India and is for the IBM CIC offcampus recruitment process.

First Stage: Coding Assessment (Elimination Round)
Date: Check your email, usually around 6th April
Important: You'll receive a separate email from IBM Corporation Hiring Team.

Crucial PreExam Steps

Pay close attention to these details to avoid disqualification:

System Requirements: Carefully read the system requirements and follow the stepbystep process.
Login Time: Log in to the test promptly.
IBM Person Record ID: Input your correct IBM person record ID.
Proctored Test: Ensure your webcam is working and turned on. AIenabled proctoring is in place.

Activities Leading to Disqualification

Avoid these actions during the assessment:

Shifting tabs or browsing during the test.
Copying and pasting.
Moving your face outside the webcam's view.
Seeking assistance from others.

Finding Your IBM Person Record ID

Your IBM Person Record ID is **essential** for the coding assessment. You can find it in the email you received after submitting your job application to IBM. The email subject is usually related to your application for the Associate System Engineer role. Look for a section labeled “person ID.” This unique ID must be used during your assessment.

The Hiring Process: A MultiStage Approach

The IBM hiring process involves several stages:

Virtual Coding Assessment: The first round is conducted virtually.
Physical Assessment/Interview: Further rounds of assessment (including potentially another coding exam and a spoken English assessment) and the final interview will take place physically at a placement venue. The process will conclude with the final interview.

If you haven't received an exam mail yet, don't worry! IBM sends updates in phases, so keep an eye on your inbox. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before attending the event. Any malpractice will result in being blacklisted from future IBM assessments.

Important Note: IBM will not provide travel or accommodation allowances for attending the physical placement process. Your project deployment and joining location can be anywhere in India.

Coding Exam Pattern: What to Expect

The coding exam is a crucial part of the process.

Coding Question: Expect **one coding question**.
Duration: The duration is usually 45 minutes or 90 minutes depending on the test.
Test Cases: Aim to pass as many test cases as possible.

You will most likely have to give this examination on 6th April and if you are shortlisted, you will receive a physical invite.

Spoken English Assessment

If you are shortlisted after the coding assessment, you'll likely receive an invitation for the spoken English language assessment. This assessment evaluates your communication skills.

Spoken English Assessment Breakdown

Sections: There are typically **seven sections.**
Content: These sections may include:

Storybased questions.
Conversationbased questions.
Sentence reading and repetition.
Fillinthemissingword exercises.
Sentence correction.
Speaking on a given topic (30 seconds to prepare, 45 seconds to speak).

Duration: The total duration is around **20 minutes.**

Physical Event and Interviews

After clearing the online coding assessment and English language assessment, you will receive a physical event mail. This mail will detail the next steps, including the inperson assessments.

Important: Be prepared to potentially take the coding assessment and the English language assessment again in person, even if you completed them online.

Interview Process

The final stage involves a technical interview (TR) and an HR interview.

Key Takeaways and Tips

Carefully read all instructions and emails from IBM.
Ensure your system meets the requirements for the online assessments.
Prepare for both the coding assessment and the spoken English assessment.
Practice your communication skills.
Be ready to attend a physical event for further assessments and interviews.

Good luck with your IBM application! If you have any doubts, let us know in the comment section. All the best!