Information Technology Careers
SCOOP - Spring 2005
Ali Sareea
I/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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IT Evolution
Technology
Systems
Process
Process Change
Analyst
Technical
Integrator
Business
Partner
Systems
Integrator
Functional
Analyst
Service
Systems
Specialist
Support
Technical
Specialist
Project Management
Today:
Integration of
technologies
ERP Integrator;
Multiple Systems
Process Flow,
Integration, Speed
In the past:
Mainframe
Client Server
Programmer
Manufacturing,
Finance
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Skills that will enable you to Succeed & Advance
Software
Development
Change in
Perception
Project Management
Today’s IT Roles
Process
Change
Technical Background
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post-program career paths
An accelerated path to IT leadership
Mandy Noschese
Role: Chief Information Officer
Commercial Equipment Finance
Danbury, CT
Quality Leader
Commercial Equipment Finance
Danbury, CT
VP – Oracle Integration
GE Capital
Danbury, CT
Manager - Human Resources
Systems
GE Corporate
Fairfield, CT
VP - eBusiness
NBC, New York,
NY
Senior Systems Analyst Financial/Operational Reporting
GE Capital - RFS
Stamford, CT
Project Leader - Client
Servicing & Credit &
Collections
GE Capital - RFS
Stamford, CT
IMLP
GE Aerospace
Burlington, VT
Systems Analyst
GE Medical Systems
Paris, France
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Full-Time Entry Paths
Communications Leadership Development
Information Management
Program (CLDP)
Leadership Program
Edison Engineering Development
(IMLP)
Program (EEDP)
Financial Management
Program
(FMP)
Operations Management
Leadership
Program (OMLP)
Commercial Leadership
Program (CLP)
Human Resources
Leadership Program
(HRLP)
Business-Specific Leadership Programs
Business-Specific Positions
(See www.gecareers.com for more information)
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IT leaders of the future
3 Key Areas of Development
IMLP Designed to develop the following skill sets:
technical
aptitude
business
acumen
leadership
abilities
Meeting the future IT leadership needs
of GE’s diverse businesses
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a global program with a track record
Join a program with a worldwide network
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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
Mid-West
Chicago, IL
Overland Park, KS
Minneapolis, MN
Cincinnati, OH
Cleveland, OH
Louisville, KY
Ft. Wayne, IN
Erie, PA
Milwaukee, WI
Ottawa, IL
Houston, TX
Phoenix, AZ
San Rafael, GA
Portland, OR
Seattle, WA
South/South East
Raleigh-Durham, NC
Richmond, VA
Lynchburg, VA
Salem, VA
Atlanta, GA
Greenville, SC
Charlottesville, VA
Ft. Myers, FL
North East
Fairfield, CT
Danbury, CT
Stamford, CT
Plainville, CT
Hartford, CT
New York, NY
Albany, NY
Cherry Hill, NJ
Pittsfield, MA
Lynn, MA
Worcester, MA
Gaithersburg, MD
Philadelphia Area
Schenectady, 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:
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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
Nicole, GE Capital
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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
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Inventory Control Implementation Team – Cleveland, OH
Catalog Developer – Cleveland, OH
Project Leader – United Kingdom
e-Commerce – Cleveland, OH
Erik, Industrial Systems
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Internship - Microsoft Exchange Rollout ‘96
Internship – Intranet Webmaster ’97
Clarify Post Sales Service – Plainville, CT
Y2K Remediation – Plainville, CT
Manufacturing Execution System Project Leader
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IMLP Pipeline - Internships
Internships are one of the best ways to
experience GE and gain challenging,
hands-on IT experiences:
• E-Business
• Web Design
• New Product Introduction
• Networking Design
• Systems Integration
• Performance evaluations
• Can lead to IMLP Offer
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continuous learning throughout your career
IT competencies
Technical
Foundation
Project Management
Business Acumen
Leadership
Global Strategy
Business Partner
Sr. Leaders
IT development
EIMP
IMLP
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Classroom Training
Coursework
Cross-Functional Rotations
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Honing Technical Skills
Stretch Job Assignments
Substantive Early Leadership
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Business Projects
Leadership Forum
Coursework
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Team or Project Leadership
Broad Business Development
Exposure To Significant Role
Models
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Advanced Crotonville Courses:
• MDC
• BMC
• EDC
High Business Impact
Total Ownership of
Assignments
Wide Network of Personal
Contacts
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candidate profile
Attributes that will enable you to
succeed and advance
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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 process
A two-step hiring process…
Resume PreScreen
Business Needs
Site Visit
Invitation
Campus
Interviews
Decision
Matching Process
Student Needs
Site Interviews &
Tour
Decision
Offer
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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.
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