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Need some career advice: Getting the CPA vs IBM Consulting
Hey everyone, I was wondering if you can help provide some career advice please? I am currently working in Toronto, Canada at Grant Thornton as an accountant, working towards my CPA designation, however I would like to have a career in consulting. A few days ago I received an offer from IBM to work...
IBM Associate Business transformation consultant
Hi, I have an interview set up with IBM for their Associate Business Transformation Consultant position, 2 weeks from now, and I wanted to know what the interview is usually like? My background: Senior, did IB this past summer, didn't like it and wanted to switch out. If anyone knows about the...
What Happened to IBM?
How did one of the most storied names in all of Corporate America go down to such lows? Down 5% After hours (like many many earnings reports prior). I just dont understand how a business that used to be a leader in its space struggles to come out with good enterprise products - is the company even...
Applying to Tier 2's as an Experienced Hire
I'm about 8 months into my consulting career with IBM GBS. The work I mostly do is around implementing enterprise software - traveling 4 days a week to our client's site. Although this is a critical part of our consulting practice, I want to transition to a role that is strategy and/or operations...
IBM vs. Protiviti
Hey everyone, I wanted to get some opinions on a couple of job offers I have. I currently have an offer for the IBM CbD program as a Cognitive Analytics consultant, or with Protiviti in IT Internal Audit. Based solely on the job description, I am much more interested in the responsibilities/type of...
IBM CbD vs. Grant Thornton Tech Consulting practice
Hi all, I recently received offers from both of these programs and am unsure which route to take. I'm looking for a place that will offer me the best experience and although I've already weighed out pros and cons of each, I would love to hear from the community. In terms of salary and benefits, both...
Next Steps - IBM CbD Program
Hi all - I recently accepted an offer from IBM's Full-Time Consulting by Degrees Program. Does anyone know what next steps are (from now until summer) after my background check has cleared? Will IBM be accepting official transcripts and things of that nature later in the year? If anyone is willing...
job offers: IBM, Citrix, or ExxonMobil IT?
Career decision: Need help weighing the pros and cons as I debate offers, really tough split decision: ExxonMobil IT: 105K, semi-normal hours doing different tech projects within the company and rotating every 6 months to 2 years. IBM Consulting: 85K Salary, full time travel Monday-thursday, exposed...
Question: Back office analyst to Consultant .... attempt to transfer internally or apply to a different firm?
I am currently working as a back office "business analyst" at one of the tech 3 companies for a little over a year (Accenture, Capgemini, IBM) , and looking to transition into a full time technology consulting role. My current day to day responsibilities include developing Excel models for finance,...
Choosing between Financial Analyst at IBM and Broker Trainee at Charles Schwab - Advice? Opinions?
Hello monkeys, I'm a new user here - just stumbled across the website and wow, I wish I would've found this a few years ago. My question is on a transition into the financial world. I want to get into equity research or Asset Management and i have two job offers: Financial Analyst at IBM - entry...
IBM CbD GBS Interview ERP
Hello Everyone, I have an in person interview with IBM GBS coming up in the next few for Enterprise Applications Consultant (SAP, Oracle, Watson) and I have a few questions. It's 2 behavioral interviews and 1 case interview . Has anyone interviewed specifically for the ERP branch and know what type...
IBM CbD v. Accenture Strategy
Hey guys. I am a senior (to be clear this is undergrad) and I recently received an offer for the Accenture Strategy in the NYC office. I am very excited about this. However, this summer I interned with IBM Consulting By Degrees in NYC and had a great time. I am now unsure of which job I should take....
3yr IBMer offered position at Accenture Strategy - Should I take it?
Hi All I've been offered a role at Accenture Strategy and can't decide whether it is the right time to move to a new company. A little about me: - 3 years experience at IBM - Started through the apprenticeship scheme - Promoted Q1 2015 - Now above graduate level I enjoy IBM however I feel it doesn't...
Pension Deficit IBM
Can someone help me out with a puzzling set of figures in IBM's 10k . In the income statement there is a retirement related benefits loss of 9,799 for year ended Dec 31. I cannot seem to make sense of the loss or find the matching details in the notes.
IBM CbD - thoughts, review (be honest)
Hey folks, what do you all think of IBM's CbD program and the Global Business Services group? I have found varying opinions online and just wanted people who have had experience with the company (as an intern, employee, client or other) to weight in on the conversation. I only ask because I am...
IBM CbD - 2.5 weeks since internship interview (is it a no?)
Hell all, I interviewed with IBM for a summer internship in their Global Business Services group on Friday February 6th and then, I have received an automated update from the recruiter on Monday February 9th that my application was being processed and that I will be updated with any updates as soon...
Consulting Background Check Question
Hey guys, I recently got caught doing something stupid (possession) and currently have an ACD on my record for which I am in the process of getting the case dismissed and sealed. Does anyone know when companies usually conduct the background check (think big 4, IBM, Accenture ), and what kinds of...
IBM GBS MBA Sr Associate Salary
Does anybody know what the first-year salary is for an MBA grad in the Strategy & Analytics practice (MC arm of IBM)? I checked ManagementConsulted but it doesn't list IBM (only undergrad data). Thank you.
IBM CBD vs Capital One Business Analyst
hey everyone, i am a senior at a target school for both IBM and cap1 and I recently received offers for both the IBM consulting by degrees program as a Business Analytics consultant and at Capital One to be a Business Analyst. I'm interested in analytics/big data and using these skills to make...
Full Time Offer Decision Advice Requested: GM Finance, IBM Business Analytics Consulting, Bloomberg Financial Sales
So I have offers from GM Finance/IBM CBD Business Analytics Consulting/ Bloomberg Financial Sales & Analytics Goals: I have a pretty low UG GPA and I eventually hope to go to B school so I'm looking for a strong company where I can learn a lot and develop a solid foundation with good opportunities....
Choose between PwC Tech, IBM CbD, or Accenture Strategy?
Hi everyone! I recently got offers to join PwC 's Tech Advisory (probably in IT Strategy), IBM's CbD Program for Business Analytics, and Accenture Strategy and I'm trying to get a better sense of how these compare in terms of type of work, exit opportunities and prestige. I'm also concerned that...
Advice please! Google v. IBM v. Deloitte?
Hi folks, WSO has been a great source of advice throughout my job search - and I finally have options that I could really use your help to decide between! I'm a senior at a top 3 university, currently trying to figure out what to do for full time. I really wanted to work for MBB but didn't get an...
Deloitte (federal) or IBM (federal) or accenture (commercial)
Deloitte Business Technology Analyst (federal) or Accenture Business and Systems Integration Analyst (commercial) or IBM Strategy and Analytics (federal) I am not sure if I should do federal or commercial. If I do choose the federal route, should I go with IBM or Deloitte ? Keep in mind that I want...
IBM Consulting by Degrees for New Grads
Hello, I have held 3 corporate strategy analyst roles as a co-op student and I have global work experience. I graduate with a honours BBA degree and I DO NOT have a technical background. I have skills including advance MS Excel skills, advance Cognos, Access, basic SAP. Do I have a chance in getting...
IBM meets Design
In one of my previous posts , I talked about Microsoft's iPad version of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel , and the company's aim to better position themselves within the mobile devices and tablet market. It seems like Microsoft isn't the only company taking advantage of Apple's already huge...
IBM Strategy consulting
I have a friend at IBM who is trying to sell me on joining their strategy group and is willing to push my resume. Consulting was my dream career out of UG though it didn't happen. Any thoughts? I'd like to join a top ranking MBA program at some time in the future and would like to do corp strat or a...
IBM Business Strategy group
Does anyone have any information on the Business and Strategy or the Finance groups at IBM Strategy and Transformation? What type of projects are undertaken by this group? I realize this group is not in the same league of MBB , but how does it compare to the likes of Roland Berger, AT Kearney ,...
Lenovo - IBM Financials
Hey, I've been following Lenovo's recent 2.3B acquisition of part of IBM's server unit. I understand the driving forces from a business strategy perspective on both ends. But while doing my own independent analysis what I can't pinpoint is the price. Besides the 4.6-5B reports in revenue flying...
Consulting Companies, ranking?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could clear up how these consulting companies stack up against each other. I'm mostly talking about econ consulting and smaller companies. Navigant Berkeley Research Group FTI IBM - consulting which should i go for? also, stupid question but does FTI fall under econ...
Retail Hates The Middle Class
What will retail look like in 2020? According to NYU Stern in a joint project with IBM , the retail landscape is on course to change dramatically. Following the paper’s train of thought, drastic change is nothing new for the retail industry. From the early department stores wars to Walmart’s...
IBM Financial Analyst Co-op
Hello, I'm a senior who goes to a non-target school, and I had one semester left before graduation. I somehow was able to land a IBM Financial Analyst Co-op offer and took it. I accepted the offer, and yesterday i received the offer letter stating my start and end date. Which is from 1/7/13 to...
IBM Canada group case interview - urgent
So I just found out yesterday that I have an interview at the IBM office this Monday. Apparently it's going to be in a group format involving a case and presentation, and then an invitation to a one on one if they liked you. Has anyone here interviewed with IBM Canada before? I'm hoping to get some...
IBM to Top B-School
Hey guy! I am new here and hope to find some advice. I am an undergraduate student and got an offer from IBM Consulting Shanghai office. The position is entry-level strategy consultant and I’m totally sure that it has no relation with IT. My target is to apply for top US B-School like Sloan, Ross,...
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Market Spikes, Gives Great Shorting Opportunity
The markets are spiking sharply higher today on extremely light volume. Most markets in Europe are closed today. This is like the analogy, when the cat is away, the mice will play. Light volume, no problems in Europe mean solid upside but also a great shorting opportunity for smart traders. The SPDR...
Reneging IBM Offer
So I got offers from IBM's consulting division along with Accenture's IT Tech group. They want answers in the next day or so. But, I have additional off-cycle interviews lined up with Booz , McKinsey, and BCG. Has anybody accepted and then reneged on an offer from IBM or Accenture before? Any...
Today: Master Analysis On The Stock Market
The markets are slowly selling off today. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPY) is trading at $141.15, -0.64 (-0.45%). This is coming on the heels of a solid rally yesterday, to start the week. The previous Monday also saw a rally as Ben Bernanke gave major hope for QE3. The markets do have some...
UK MSc Grad: Accenture Outsourcing v IBM Technology Consulting for long-term MBB goals?
Hey everyone, I know these threads are a dime a dozen over here but I would really appreciate some advice. I am due to graduate with an MSc in Operational Research & Management Science from a top 10 UK university. I did my undergrad at an average university here in the UK, with a double major in...
Google, IBM, Deloitte: Intern offers on the table
Hello! I am a current sophomore at a top 3 university, majoring in Computer Science, and hoping to break into the big 3 consulting firms for a junior summer internship. I have offers from IBM (software engineering) and Deloitte (tech consulting), and Google (biz dev) as well as a product management...
IBM business consultant vs Big-4 audit
I am struggling between offers from big-4 audit (KMPG, PwC ) and IBM GBS business consultant. I studied Accounting and Information Systems in University. Pros of Big-4 audit - structured career path with promotion and high salary increment each year - excellent exit opportunities (my interviewer...
IBM GBS, career progress
Hey guys, at what level do MBA students enter IBM GBS. I couldn't find out whether it was Senior Consultant or Managing Consultant While we are at it, do you know the career progression. I couldn't find it, the same way you get it for other consulting firms. Thx
IBM Consulting vs. Accenture
Hey Everyone, I have been offered full-time by IBM Consulting By Degrees (Rotation begins with Strategy) in NY and Accenture Systems Integration LA. My goals are to work in strategy consulting and eventually attend top 10 b-school. I am currently leaning towards IBM, but would anyone have any...
Help Me Choose - Opinions between two offers
Please give me your opinions on picking between these two offers: Roland Berger US IBM GBS Keep in mind exit opps and probable MBA Thoughts?
Insider Panty Trading @ IBM
Sex, lies and recording devices is more like it. Robert Moffat was a top IBM executive with a clear cut path to one of the most sought after CEO positions on the planet. He was happily married and regaled by all who knew him, then he met her and the life he had built over a thirty year span crumbled...
IBM GBS vs. Boutique vs. BB Tech
Which is better career wise? Got offers from tech at banks vs. consulting (IBM and top HC boutique) MBA is a possibility, but ultimately want a good paying stable job, with the ability to move up quickly IBM will most likely be IT/tech related, banks pay the best. What should I do?
Will this Internship Help with Getting an IB Internship Next Summer?
Its a Financial Analyst Internship with IBM for the Summer..
Consulting - Deloitte vs. IBM vs. Navigant
I have offers from Deloitte (Federal Practice), IBM (GBS Commercial Sector), and Navigant (Energy Practice). I ultimately would like to work in energy /sustainability consulting, but I think Deloitte or IBM might offer some more resources than Navigant. How would you rank these groups?
IBM Business Analytics and Optimization
Hey Guys, I've been a reader of this forum for quite a while but first time posting. I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on IBM's Business Analytics and Optimization consulting arm. I'm an undergrad senior who just interviewed with them for an FT entry level consultant position and after...
DBGT vs BAML vs IBM
Hey everyone, I have internship offers from DBGT as a software developer (in their new office in RTP strictly for software), BAML as a program manager (Not definite, but the recruiter noted that it was my preference), and IBM Extreme Blue as a software developer. Coming from an engineering...
Booz Allen, IBM, Accenture?
Is Booz Allen worth going to from a Ugrad anymore since it's all government work now since the split? I heard IBM consulting and Accenture are also pretty bad. What other good consulting companies are out there? I heard bad things about Deloitte too.
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