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Information Technology Careers

SCOOP - Spring 2005

Ali SareeaI/T Leader - Global Decision Support

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Agenda

• About GE

• I/T Career Success

• Sample Career Paths

• Entry Level Opportunities

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We are a Global Technology, Services and Financial Solutions company going where very

few can follow…

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digitization, key area of growth for GE

“Digitization has made GE faster and allows us to constantly measure what we do. Metrics – especially those 10 to 15 critical measurements that leaders need to run their businesses – are now online, real-time and shared by all.”

Jeff Immelt,2001 Annual Report Letter to Shareholders

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Business Partner

Service

Support Technical Specialist

Technical Specialist

Technical Integrator

Technical Integrator

Systems Specialist

Systems Specialist

Systems Integrator

Systems Integrator

FunctionalAnalyst

FunctionalAnalyst

Process ChangeAnalyst

Process ChangeAnalyst

Project Management

Technology Systems Process

Today:Integration of technologies

Mainframe

Client Server

IT Evolution

ERP Integrator;

Multiple Systems

Programmer

Process Flow,

Integration, Speed

Manufacturing,

FinanceIn the past:

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Skills that will enable you to Succeed & Advance

Today’s IT Roles

Software Development

Process Change

Project Management

Technical Background

Change in Perception

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post-program career pathsAn accelerated path to IT leadership

Mandy Noschese

VP - eBusinessNBC, New York, NY

IMLP GE AerospaceBurlington, VT

Systems AnalystGE Medical SystemsParis, France

Senior Systems Analyst - Financial/Operational ReportingGE Capital - RFSStamford, CT

Project Leader - Client Servicing & Credit & CollectionsGE Capital - RFSStamford, CT

Manager - Human Resources SystemsGE CorporateFairfield, CT

Quality LeaderCommercial Equipment FinanceDanbury, CT

VP – Oracle IntegrationGE CapitalDanbury, CT

Role: Chief Information OfficerCommercial Equipment Finance

Danbury, CT

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Business-Specific Leadership ProgramsBusiness-Specific Positions

(See www.gecareers.com for more information)

Financial Management

Program(FMP)

Human ResourcesLeadership Program

(HRLP)

Commercial Leadership Program (CLP)

Full-Time Entry Paths

Operations Management Leadership Program (OMLP)

Edison Engineering Development Program (EEDP)

Communications Leadership Development

Program (CLDP)Information

ManagementLeadership Program

(IMLP)

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IT leaders of the future

IMLP Designed to develop the following skill sets:

Meeting the future IT leadership needs of GE’s diverse businesses

3 Key Areas of Development

leadership

abilities

technical aptitude

business acumen

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a global program with a track record

• One of GE’s 7 Corporate Leadership Programs• Founded in 1980… and Growing• 400+ Program Members Worldwide• Enter Via Internship or Full-Time Program Hire• Many U.S. Locations; Assignment Opportunities Across the Country

Join a program with a worldwide network

Mid-West Chicago, ILOverland Park, KS Minneapolis, MNCincinnati, OHCleveland, OHLouisville, KYFt. Wayne, INErie, PAMilwaukee, WIOttawa, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZSan Rafael, GAPortland, ORSeattle, WA

South/South EastRaleigh-Durham, NCRichmond, VALynchburg, VASalem, VAAtlanta, GAGreenville, SCCharlottesville, VAFt. Myers, FL

North EastFairfield, CTDanbury, CTStamford, CTPlainville, CTHartford, CTNew York, NYAlbany, NYCherry Hill, NJ Pittsfield, MALynn, MAWorcester, MAGaithersburg, MDPhiladelphia AreaSchenectady, NY

A number of GE businesses also have locations in Europe and Asia

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real jobs, real responsibilities

Rotational Elements:

• Challenging Work with Defined Deliverables and Visible Impact

• Experiences with Distinct Technical Applications and Solutions

• Coaching/Feedback

• Sr. Level Visibility/Exposure

Areas of Focus:

• Product Development• Six Sigma Projects• Quality Systems• Financial Sector Systems• Telecommunications • Project Management• Manufacturing Systems• Process • Re-engineering • e-Business/ Web

Development• Infrastructure Management• Customer Interaction

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rotations as unique as you

Erik, Industrial Systems • Internship - Microsoft Exchange Rollout ‘96• Internship – Intranet Webmaster ’97• Clarify Post Sales Service – Plainville, CT• Y2K Remediation – Plainville, CT• Manufacturing Execution System Project Leader

Nicole, GE Capital• IMLP Intern – Plainville, CT• Networking – Dallas, TX• Internet/Intranet – Trevose, PA• Client/Server DB Analyst – Raleigh, NC• Database/Data Warehousing Specialist, Danbury, CT

Lisa, GE Consumer Products • Inventory Control Implementation Team – Cleveland, OH• Catalog Developer – Cleveland, OH• Project Leader – United Kingdom• e-Commerce – Cleveland, OH

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IMLP Pipeline - Internships

• E-Business

• Web Design

• New Product Introduction

• Networking Design

• Systems Integration

• Performance evaluations

• Can lead to IMLP Offer

Internships are one of the best ways to experience GE and gain challenging, hands-on IT experiences:

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IT development

Technical Foundation

LeadershipProject Managemen

t

Business Partner

Business Acumen

Global Strategy

continuous learning throughout your career

• Business Projects

• Leadership Forum

• Coursework

• Team or Project Leadership

• Broad Business Development

• Exposure To Significant Role Models

IMLP

EIMP

Sr. Leaders

• Classroom Training

• Coursework

• Cross-Functional Rotations

• Honing Technical Skills

• Stretch Job Assignments

• Substantive Early Leadership

• Advanced Crotonville Courses:

• MDC

• BMC

• EDC

• High Business Impact

• Total Ownership of Assignments

• Wide Network of Personal Contacts

IT competencies

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candidate profile

Attributes that will enable you to succeed and advance

• Sharp Business Acumen & Leadership Skills• Strong Interest in IT Applications• Change Orientation• High Academic Achievement• Solid Analytic Abilities (Solution Planning &

Delivery)

Bachelors Degree in one of the following majors: • Computer Science / MIS• Math / Quantitative Analysis• Engineering• Finance with minor in Computer Science and/or

relevant experience

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recruiting processA two-step hiring process…

Site Site Interviews Interviews

& Tour& Tour

Site Visit Site Visit InvitationInvitation DecisionDecision

Business Business NeedsNeeds

Student Student NeedsNeeds

Matching Matching ProcessProcess

Campus Campus InterviewsInterviews

Resume Resume Pre-Pre-

ScreenScreen

DecisionDecision

OfferOffer

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become an IT leader, join GE!

• Information Technology drives the business

• Opportunity for unparalleled training and career growth

• Cross-functional and rotational structure

• Culture that recognizes and rewards excellence

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gecareers.com

GE @ IU

Internship Fair Union Alumni Hall on Feb. 3rd from 10-3.

GE Intern Night Feb. 14th.