IBM's favorite colleges for recruiting – anyone?

Hi there, I'm aiming to join IBM someday (a girl can dream, right?), but I'm unsure about their hiring trends. Could anyone share which colleges they prefer to hire from? Thanks so much!

Certainly! IBM, like many large tech companies, has partnerships with a wide range of universities. However, certain schools do stand out as significant pipelines.

According to LinkedIn data and IBM's recruitment activities, they tend to target varieties of universities that are known for their robust technology and engineering programs. Some of these include:

1. University of Texas at Austin (particularly the Cockrell School of Engineering)

2. Carnegie Mellon University

3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

4. University of California, Berkeley

That said, IBM is a global company and it recruits talent from all over the world, not just these institutions. They also offer various internships and co-op programs to students of many other universities.

Remember that attending a specific school does not guarantee a job at any particular company. What matters most is gaining the right skills and experiences, and demonstrating them effectively during the application and interview process. For instance, in the field of technology and computing, skills in Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning, etc., are highly sought after.

So while selecting a college with a strong program in your area of interest can help, focusing on building relevant skills and knowledge in your field will be just as important. It is also helpful to network, attend career fairs, and actively seek internships that align with your career goals. Good luck with your endeavors!