Professional Opportunities Orientation Program Kristen Anderson, Marketing Manager Retail Industry Sales and Marketing Worldwide Customer Services September 14, 2000

Professional Opportunities Orientation Program NCR Overview Opportunities in Finance & Accounting Candidate Profile Functional Opportunities First Assignment Career Management Final Thoughts Interview Notes

Professional Opportunities Orientation Program Who is NCR? Fortune 500 Company $6.2 Billion Revenue Global Company: More than 50% of revenue from outside U.S.A. World Leader in… Data Warehousing solutions Automated Teller Machines Scanners and Point-of Sale Terminals Global Service and Support

Professional Opportunities Orientation Program NCR Overview Corporate Headquarters in Dayton, Ohio Number of Employees worldwide: 33,000 Locations worldwide: 1,100 Offices in 130 countries Top International Markets: Japan, UK, Germany, France, and Switzerland Emerging markets: Brazil, India, China, Russia and Indonesia

Professional Opportunities Orientation Program NCR Overview 1884 - John H. Patterson founded the National Cash Register Company, maker of the first mechanical cash register 1974 - Company changed name to NCR Corporation 1991 - NCR acquired by AT&T 1995 - AT&T announced spin-off of AT&T Global Information Solutions by year-end 1996 1996 - AT&T’s Computer Unit (formerly AT&T GIS) changes name back to NCR in anticipation of spin-off 1997 - Jan. 2, NCR Begins trading on NYSE under the ticker symbol “NCR”

Professional Opportunities Orientation Program Opportunities in Finance & Accounting Candidate Profile BA/BS in Accounting or Finance GPA 3.0 at a minimum (overall and in major) Internships very helpful Demonstrated leadership skills Strong Communication Skills Can do attitude

A variety of functional opportunities Professional Opportunities Orientation Program Opportunities in Finance & Accounting A variety of functional opportunities Financial Planning and Analysis Accounting Auditing Tax Treasury External Reporting Worldwide Field Operations Pricing Mergers & Acquisitions

Professional Opportunities Orientation Program Opportunities in Finance & Accounting Locations Many in Dayton, OH Others in San Diego, CA; Atlanta, GA; Columbia, SC; Rockville, MD; Berkley Heights, NJ; New York, NY International Placements limited but available

Professional Opportunities Orientation Program First Assignment Formal Training Program in some areas On the Job Training Work closely with manager and peers Most all work computer based Varying degree of responsibility Typically 18-24 months then rotate

Professional Opportunities Orientation Program Manage Your Career CEO of own firm Develop Long Term objectives Establish Short Term and Long Term Goals - Professional and Personal Career Lattice vs Career Ladder

Pick assignments with Long Term view No one right career path Professional Opportunities Orientation Program Manage Your Career (continued) Pick assignments with Long Term view No one right career path Multiple Functions Multiple Business Units Domestic and International Prepare Personal Development Plan Build on current capabilities Work at developing new skill sets Network constantly Reassess Semi-annually Priorities do change

Professional Opportunities Orientation Program Manage Your Career (continued) Establish Priorities What do you want to be when you grow up? What are the dimensions of an “ideal” job & environment? What are your priorities? Status Time Money Geography

Lattice vs. Ladder Concept Professional Opportunities Orientation Program Manage Your Career (continued) Lattice vs. Ladder Concept You can look at career progression in terms of a career ladder or a career lattice. The Ladder The Lattice

Professional Opportunities Orientation Program Career Progression Learn current job then rotate to another assignment Take positions that will give you experience for the position you want long-term Work closely with manager to assess next opportunities and interests A lateral move can be more beneficial to your career if it expands your skillset Get a broad exposure to the business and different functions during the first 3 to 4 assignments Accept and be prepared for change

Professional Opportunities Orientation Program Final Thoughts Expect environment of rapid change Be CEO of own firm - Take charge of your career Think Career Lattice No one right career path Enjoy the journey