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Everyday, the world becomes exponentially more interconnected, digitized and data-aware. The world is getting smarter, triggering unprecedented change. Yesterday’s models no longer equip organizations to capitalize on this change.
At IBM Global Business Services (GBS) we partner with our clients to deliver real business value by:
- Bringing together the world’s largest consulting practice with industry-leading research capability
- Enriching business consulting with advanced research, analytics and technology
- Leaning on all phases of engagement to plan, build, and implement advanced business solutions.
- Establishing new approaches that only IBM can offer through our unique combination of skills, experience and capabilities
What will you do as an IBM GBS Consultant?
As an entry-level consultant, you’ll have the opportunity to join Consulting by Degrees — our world-class leadership and development program designed to provide the full-spectrum of structured training, development, and practical experience necessary to successfully launch and accelerate your career.
- You’ll immediately contribute to top-tier clients in collaboration with smart people in a dynamic environment
- You’ll work on projects that help clients integrate strategy, process, technology and information to increase effectiveness, reduce costs and improve profit and shareholder value
- You’ll build a powerful portfolio of interesting and rewarding experiences as you tackle the grand challenges that affect our society
- You’ll have the opportunity to master new skills, work across different disciplines and move into new challenges
What do we look for in a successful Consultant at IBM?
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2013 Consulting by Degree positions in Canada have been filled.
Check back August 2013 and apply for our 2014 positions.
- Strong leadership and adaptability, with willingness to readily and voluntarily take ownership of highly challenging tasks and problems, even beyond initial scope of responsibility
- Thorough and analytical, with capability to apply logic to solve problems
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines, while maintaining focus despite conflicting demands
- Drive to overcome the most challenging or difficult obstacles and look for ways to improve results
- Initiative to actively seek new knowledge and improve skills
- Effective interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and work effectively with individuals, strengthening relationships to achieve win-win solutions
- Powerful communication skills, successfully using multiple verbal and non-verbal behaviors to deliver a compelling and engaging response
- A passion for innovative ideas, coupled with the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view
- Capacity to learn new assignments, systems and tools
- Interest and aptitude in technology tools and applications
- Demonstrated history of achievement in academics, internships, and/or work
- Ability to thrive in an intense team atmosphere, while making individual contributions
Basic Qualifications:
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% to client locations (Monday-Thursday, Friday as needed)
- Ability to work in Canada without current/future need for IBM sponsorship
- Minimum 2.8 GPA 2.8 (70% or B-)
- Bachelors degree in Business, Technical, Arts will be accepted
**NOTE: MBA Candidates will NOT be considered for this position**
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Millennial generation IBMers and Consulting by Degree consultants, share their perspective on the path forward for IBM's consulting organization, Global Business Services
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- Go deeper on our award-winning business consulting services and C-level studies (US)
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Hear directly from our Consultants
"The Consulting by Degrees program has had an unparalleled influence on my professional success. It is the springboard that launched my career farther, and with a much greater trajectory, in two years than I ever thought possible."
– Chelsea, Strategy and Transformation Consultant
"The Consulting by Degrees program has provided me with a variety of exciting opportunities. I worked with experts from the pharmaceutical, airline, and financial banking industries which allowed me to grow my proficiency - ranging from process mapping and procedure development to financial evaluation and organizational change management."
– Victor, Business Transformation Consultant
"Consulting by Degrees is the optimal program for a new graduate looking to develop the skills and competencies to become a successful consultant. What makes this program second to none is the opportunity to work alongside the leaders of our company while on the client site...and learn from the best."
– Hailey, Package Solution SAP Consultant
"The CbD program is an extraordinary experience that can transform your vision of not only what great consulting is but how Smarter Consulting is done! As a CbyDer, I have had the opportunity to undertake challenging projects, with incredibly bright and approachable colleagues and clients here in Canada and the Caribbean!"
– Edgar, Business Transformation Consultant
"Joining IBM's Consulting by Degrees program has been a game changer for me. It has opened doors to new opportunities, travel, learning experiences and friendships. Over the course of the 2 year program I will have the chance to work in to more industries and scenarios than most people will have in an entire career. I'm learning so much, so fast. You can't get this anywhere else! "
– Vanessa, Strategy & Transformation Consultant