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Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world’s most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it’s time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities. Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone. It’s time to define your career. read more

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CEO: Arvind Krishna

Joining IBM - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining IBM is that the company was prepared on their first day. IBM employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	69%
No	31%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	30%
Prepared	30%
Somewhat Prepared	21%
Unprepared	10%
Very Unprepared	9%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at IBM are rated an A+. At IBM most employees said they received feedback once a month or every week. 58% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at IBM.

Answer	Percent
Every week	32%
Once a month	35%
Once a quarter	22%
Once a year	5%
Never	6%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	43%
No	57%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	58%
No	42%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 44% of men and 69% of women at IBM said they negotiated their salaries. On average, IBM employees earn $110,111. IBM ranks in the Top 20% for compensation in New York. Learn More about Salaries at IBM.

Average Salaries at IBM by Department

$136k*

Engineering

$163k*

Product

$88k*

Design

$103k*

Marketing

$105k*

Operations

$68k

Admin

$151k

Business Dev

$87k*

Finance

$211k*

Communications

$73k*

Customer Support

$153k*

$104k*

$103k*

Legal

$175k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined IBM, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At IBM the most common answer selected by employees is eat lunch at their desk. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at IBM, many employees say it’s because of the comfort & familiarity.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	7%
Comp & Benefits	29%
Co-Workers	15%
Comfort & Familiarity	34%
Career Advancement Opportunities	15%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	6%
1 hour	31%
45 minutes	13%
30 minutes	6%
I eat at my desk	44%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	11%
Once a week	18%
Once a month	28%
Once a quarter	24%
Never	19%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

IBM ranks in the Top 15% of companies for professional development in New York. 83% of employees feel as though IBM is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 56% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at IBM.

Answer	Percent
Yes	56%
No	44%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	83%
No	17%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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