Company: IBM
Date: 2020-03-23
Overall rating: 2/5
Employment status: current
Experience level: Junior

Run.
Pros: Great historical relevance and brand name
Cons: I set out at IBM to be a strong PR leader who can work & thrive in a fast-paced environment and do needle-moving storytelling. When I interviewed and was eventually hired, I was told my media chops would be welcomed and embraced but that hasn't been the case. My  tenure at IBM Research has been marked by negativity, managers who pick favorites and allow only a chosen few to do compelling work while people like me who are not favored, get few opportunities and new chances to learn. I am not alone.