1 Information Technology Careers SCOOP - Spring 2005 Ali Sareea I/T Leader - Global Decision Support

2 Agenda About GE I/T Career Success Sample Career Paths Entry Level Opportunities

3 We are a Global Technology, Services and Financial Solutions company going where very few can follow…

4 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

5 Business Partner Service Support Technical Specialist Technical Specialist Technical Integrator Technical Integrator Systems Specialist Systems Specialist Systems Integrator Systems Integrator Functional Analyst Functional Analyst Process Change Analyst Process Change Analyst Project Management TechnologySystemsProcess Today: Integration of technologies Mainframe Client Server IT Evolution ERP Integrator; Multiple Systems Programmer Process Flow, Integration, Speed Manufacturing, Finance In the past:

6 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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8 post-program career paths An accelerated path to IT leadership Mandy Noschese VP - eBusiness NBC, New York, NY IMLP GE Aerospace Burlington, VT Systems Analyst GE Medical Systems Paris, France Senior Systems Analyst - Financial/Operational Reporting GE Capital - RFS Stamford, CT Project Leader - Client Servicing & Credit & Collections GE Capital - RFS Stamford, CT Manager - Human Resources Systems GE Corporate Fairfield, CT Quality Leader Commercial Equipment Finance Danbury, CT VP – Oracle Integration GE Capital Danbury, CT Role: Chief Information Officer Commercial Equipment Finance Danbury, CT

9 Business-Specific Leadership Programs Business-Specific Positions (See for more information) Financial Management Program (FMP) Human Resources Leadership 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 Management Leadership Program (IMLP)

10 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

11 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, 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

12 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

13 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

14 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:

15 IT development Technical Foundation LeadershipProject Management 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

16 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

17 recruiting process A two-step hiring process… Site Interviews & Tour Site Visit Invitation Decision Business Needs Student Needs Matching Process Campus Interviews Resume Pre-Screen Decision Offer

18 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

19 gecareers.com IU Internship Fair Union Alumni Hall on Feb. 3rd from GE Intern Night Feb. 14th.