Your first days at IBM will be at one of the locations in India where you will take part in interactive and thoughtful discussions about IBM, our values, strategic direction and the role you will play as you begin your career.
This classroom experience will include a group of new employees with a variety of backgrounds, working in a range of IBM divisions, so you can begin to create a network of colleagues that spans the company.
Your IBM will include all the basics, such as filling out your paperwork and learning about IBM benefits, but it is designed to give you much more. This experience should leave you with a better understanding of your company and its place in the world.
There will be conversations around a variety of topics, including:
- IBM Leadership Through the Years
- Our Values at Work
- Collaborating Across the Matrix
- Overview on Innovation and On-Demand business
- Professional Development at IBM
- Becoming Productive (Tools)
- The Next Steps
Progression
Once you have grasped the basics, you will be encouraged to spread your wings. This could mean taking on Projects, developing your profile with a customer, growing your professional network and organising your education. You will be supported during this time by your manager and your Connections Coach, or receive guidance from a "mentor" who will help you along the way.
Throughout your first few months, you will have a steep learning curve, but all the time there will be an infrastructure to support you. You can talk to your manager, connections coach and team members. Or access information sources such as the IBM Intranet, which includes career development and professional websites, as well as the Connections website dedicated to new IBMers.
Eventually, you will begin to feel more comfortable and settled at IBM. With your manager, you will discuss your development, ... your commitments, .....progress .......as well as your needs and career aspirations.
As you can see, wherever you turn, there is support so don't be afraid to ask questions!!!
Connections Advisor
You'll be assigned a connections coach who will play an important role during your first 90 days at IBM. Your connections coach is around to help you get acclimated to IBM after the Your IBM class, so feel free to ask your coach about things you wouldn't want to ask your manager — where to get coffee, where to make a copy, or where to get other information. Take advantage of this valuable resource.
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