Starting a career is not an easy task!

That's why we have developed a Graduate Program, which will help you make the transition from university into the business environment. Some of the focus areas in your professional development include:

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Client Insight and Relationship - focusing on the skills required to understand the customer's organisation, business objectives and environment IBM Organisation, Products and Processes - understanding about what is available to support you Professional Development - general skills that are needed to be successful in IBM Application/Building Competencies - after being exposed to the knowledge and skills required, you'll have opportunity to apply them.

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How to apply We usually have three or four graduate intakes throughout the year, although we also bring graduates onboard at other times to meet business requirements. During the application process, we'll look at your academic, technical and personal preferences for your initial placement. Keep in mind that the ability to work as part of a team, drive to achieve, innovative thinking and the desire to make a difference, are as important to us as academic achievements. Back to top

Graduate program structure Targeted training During your first 12 months, you'll go through an induction and training program. It will include the following introductory programs:

New Employee Orientation - an introduction to common IBM processes, corporate structure and culture as well as practical skills to enable you to get productive fast. Graduate Development Induction - introduction to life as an IBM Graduate. Your IBM Learning Continuum provides new employees with the information, tools and resources necessary to succeed at IBM.

You will also participate in monthly Professional Development Forums to further enhance your skills. In addition you may undertake job specific training depending on your role and business unit. Some examples are:

Global Sales School enables IBM sales professionals to develop the core, common and critical how-to-sell skills necessary to meet client needs and to win in the market place. Global Business Services , "Graduate Blue", technically and professionally prepares graduates to fulfil Technical Specialist type roles on client engagements.

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Mentoring Following induction, you'll be paired with a Connections Advisor/Buddy. He/she will help you settle into your role at IBM. You'll work with your Manager to create an 'Individual Development Plan' designed to identify and plan your career path, and also identify the professional training you'll need for your current role and future development. You will also participate in the mentoring program where you are assigned a mentor, a senior professional working at IBM, who will be available to support your professional and personal development. Back to top

Reviews You'll always know how well you're doing through regular informal and formal reviews with your manager Back to top

The graduate network Coordinated by a committee of Graduates, this is a peer support network that organises social, business and sporting opportunities. It's a great way to meet other Graduates, and to give us feedback on the Program and how it is meeting your needs. Back to top