IBM International Student Hiring

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We unite different cultures, languages, professions and perspectives in one globally integrated enterprise. This practice is the cornerstone of our business strategy and it's helping to fuel our rapid growth in markets all over the world -- especially in areas of: Africa, Asia Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.

What does this mean for you?

As an international student, you'll have an ideal opportunity to make early career advancements during this explosive growth period through IBM's vast array of global job opportunities. Not to mention that you'll experience the opportunity of a lifetime because you'll have a chance to:

• Collaborate with the world's brightest people while working on innovative solutions that will impact the way people around the world live, work and play.
• Build the career you want by continuing to master new skills — across different disciplines — within different countries — all while working for the same company.
• Give back to the world. As an IBMer, opportunities are abound for you to focus your energy on philanthropic projects.
• Work for a respected, values-based company that affects real change in the world — a company of which you can be proud.

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IBM has developed International Student Hiring options designed to help you find the right global opportunity for your situation.

IBM International Student Placement

This is for you if you are studying in a different country (host country) and want to work within your "home" country. For example, you are from India but go to graduate school in the U.S. After graduation, you would work for IBM in India.

Most job opportunities for international students are available through direct placement and include jobs in:

And around the world, especially in high growth areas:

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IBM International Student Development

This is for you if you are studying in one country (host country) and are interested in developing your skills further within this country for up to a year, and you would then like to move back to your "home" country or a country where you are work authorized for full-time employment. Currently, we have limited development opportunities.

It includes programs such as the Global Research Leadership Program, which targets Research PhDs to work in the U.S. before returning to another IBM Research Lab in China or India.

Global Research Leadership Program details

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How can I learn more?

Explore all IBM has to offer by visiting our global page and by searching for opportunities that are available within your country of choice.

Search your Country/Region:

Select one Global United States Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bolivia Brazil Bulgaria Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong S.A.R. of China Hungary India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Korea, Republic of Lithuania Malaysia Mexico Morocco Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Romania Russian Federation Serbia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Tunisia Turkey Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay Venezuela Vietnam

How do I apply for an international job at IBM?

Go to IBM's Global Jobs Database to "Search and Apply" for entry level jobs in your country and area of interest.

Note: These jobs will be paid in local currency, and salary will be adjusted to reflect the local compensation structure and labor market. In order to qualify for employment you must have the proper authorization to work in the country and meet local language requirements for the job.

What happens after I apply?

If we determine a strong match, someone from IBM will contact you to arrange an interview and applicable assessment/testing.

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Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Poland, Slovakia, Taiwan

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