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QUESTION 2 OF 35

How do you stay up to date on industry changes and current events?

Kevin Downey
Kevin Downey
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
What You Need to Know

Your interviewer is curious whether you stay up to date and could be relied upon to be a trusted resource of current information for your colleagues and clients alike. As they advertise to their clients on their site, "What makes us unique? Our people are what make us unique. Every individual from around the world with a quest for knowledge has a voice to add to our story." Therefore, staying current on industry terms, trends, and news is critical in a fast-moving industry like IT and IT services. Speak briefly about how you stay current on industry changes and current events by referring to specific sources. You can also ask the interviewer about their favorite resources.

Kimberly Hallman
Kimberly Hallman
Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
General 1

"This industry is ever-changing, and I have a keen interest in keeping up-to-date on those changes. I regularly read a few great online publications, including PC Mag and Wired. Do you have any recommendations for great resources?"

Kimberly Hallman
Kimberly Hallman
Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
General 2

"My current employer sends a daily email with the company and industry updates. This update is beneficial, and I read it thoroughly every day. I also set up Google alerts so that I am up to date on new trends and happenings in the industry."

Kevin Downey
Kevin Downey
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Entry Level

"The first thing I do in the morning is grab my iPad and scroll through my customized newsfeed, which is mostly tech-related industry news. Then, when I've finished combing through every new article, I bounce over to my email and read every newsletter I subscribe to. Once I've gone through that, I am ready to climb out of bed and get ready for my day."

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Anonymous Answer

I follow multiple IBM Twitter feeds as well as other tech companies' research feeds. I constantly read articles on Medium as well as field-specific articles that detail innovative methodologies and technologies.

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The fact that you follow IBM twitter feeds is a fantastic start! You lean on some excellent resources, which the interviewer should be happy to hear.

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35 IBM Interview Questions & Answers

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01 What would you do if the detailed procedures in place for client technical support did not appear to be working? PROBLEM SOLVING 02 How do you stay up to date on industry changes and current events? EDUCATION 03 How would you describe customer service standard? CUSTOMER SERVICE 04 How would you describe your communication skills? COMMUNICATION 05 Why do you specifically want to work for IBM? CAREER GOALS 06 Walk me through your education. EDUCATION 07 Are you willing to complete a full background check? DIRECT 08 If you could take a course or workshop on any topic, what would you choose? EDUCATION 09 What are your thoughts on AI-driven chatbots? DISCOVERY 10 What questions do you have for me? ASK THE INTERVIEWER 11 Tell me about your IT field service experience. EXPERIENCE 12 Would you be willing to work over 40 hours a week? ADAPTABILITY 13 What part of this career brings you the most stress? STRESS 14 Give me an example of a time when you had to be extra diligent in order to meet a deadline. DILIGENCE 15 What are your salary expectations? SALARY 16 How do you make tough decisions knowing they may affect your entire team? PROBLEM SOLVING 17 Tell me something about yourself that I wouldn't know from reading your resume. BEHAVIORAL 18 What characteristics or events have contributed towards your success as a leader? LEADERSHIP 19 How do you evaluate success among your team members? EXPERIENCE 20 Describe your ideal employer. JOB SATISFACTION 21 Have you ever broken a confidentiality agreement? DIRECT 22 We are asking for eight years of industry experience and you have just five. Why do you think you are qualified for this position? COMPETENCY 23 Do you always double-check or proofread your work? DILIGENCE 24 When have you had to change a major component of your project due to new information being presented? PROBLEM SOLVING 25 How do setbacks emotionally affect you and your work? EQ 26 How would your most recent manager describe you? DISCOVERY 27 When have you worked amongst a diverse group of people? DIVERSITY 28 Would you say you are a better verbal or written communicator? COMMUNICATION 29 What type of manager brings out the best in you? BEHAVIORAL 30 Has your career progressed as you have expected? CAREER GOALS 31 Why is this job with IBM right for you at this time in your career? CAREER GOALS 32 What decisions did you routinely make in your last position? EXPERIENCE 33 If you were hired today, what would you accomplish first? BEHAVIORAL 34 What are your strengths and weaknesses? EQ 35 Tell me about yourself. ACCOMPLISHMENT

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