1. Applying to Succeed Jamie Grinstead IBM

2. Objective To show you how to achieve success in your application

3. Our Values Dedication to every clients’ success Innovation that matters – for our company and the world Trust and personal responsibility in all relationships

4. What we look for Top tip: Identify where you’ve already used these skills – from education to charity work, university life to work experience, sports and hobbies…

5. Application Process Step 1: Application form Step 4: Business Interview Step 3: Assessment Centre Step 2: Online Test

6. Success with your CV Easy to understand Align your skills with their needs Relevant depth

7. Aptitude Tests Practice does make perfect! Read the instructions carefully Pace yourself

8. Case Studies Exercises Be clear and concise Work out the important points Plan out how to spend your time

9. Group Exercises Involve everyone Quality not quantity! Keep to time

10. Make an impact in interviews Research the organisation Create a good first impression Be enthusiastic Be honest

11. Any Questions…..? www.ibm.com/start/uk

12. Industrial Trainee Opportunities 12 month Industrial Trainee Scheme beginning in June/July 2009 We have Industrial Trainee roles in the following areas: Sales & Marketing HR Finance IT Software Development Business This placement must form part of your degree course Roles are based nationwide Application Deadline is 31 st January 2009. Apply online at: ibm.com/start/uk

13. Examples of competency questions, their intention and how you might answer them. QuestionPlease tell us about a time you have had to work in a team, the challenges you faced, and how you resolved any issues you experienced. CompetencyTeamwork IntentWanting examples of when you had to interact with others Seeking demonstration of resolving issues ExamplesTimes when you have worked in a team: School, University, Work Experience, Sports Activities Challenges Faced: Differences of opinion, multiple choices, tight deadlines etc

14. Examples of competency questions, their intention and how you might answer them. QuestionPlease tell us about a time when you have had to face a significant change either in your personal, academic or working life. How did you adapt to this change? CompetencyAdaptability IntentBusiness environment – fast paced, constant change. Want to understand how you would handle it. ExamplesAnytime where you have experienced significant change: extra demands, new deadlines, change of project specification, moving location,