IBM Entry Level Software Engineer interview questions

Took an online coding exam, which was surprisingly easy. Then spent two days in Boston, MA going through various interviews and classes. The interviews were very casual - it sounded like they wanted to get to know you as an emerging professional. Later I was led to believe I had an offer after the interview, and the Hiring partner even told me the salary of the position I was to hold. That offer was then rescinded two days later, and I was delivered definite no through email 5 weeks later. Even though I was impressed by the interview process, the audacity to give a prospective recruit false information struck me with quite negatively.

The process was divided in three parts. It was a campus placement. 1. Aptitude and business communication skills test: The aptitude test level was easy to moderate. Communication skills test was new to me but you can score well if you have a good hold over English language. 2. Group discussion: They put more focus on how you speak and confidence level rather than what you speak. ( This doesn't mean you go completely off the topic and speak anything you feel like. Relevance is necessary) 3. Technical + HR interview: Interviewer assessed on practical approach and asked questions on data structures, algorithms and operating systems. You can mention your favorite subjects. He asked clear explanations of terms with practical examples. I found it to be a little challenging. Even if you don't know the solution, you must try to make an attempt at answering it. 'Never give up' attitude did land many of us jobs there.