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

6. Skills that will enable you to Succeed & Advance
Project Management
Software Development
Change in
Perception
Today’s IT Roles
Process
Change
Technical Background

8. 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

9. Full-Time Entry Paths Information Management Leadership Program (IMLP)
Communications Leadership Development Program (CLDP)
Information Management
Leadership Program
(IMLP)
Edison Engineering Development
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 for more information) 9 9 9

10. 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

11. a global program with a track record
Join a program with a worldwide network
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

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
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
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

14. 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

15. continuous learning throughout your career
IT competencies
Technical Foundation
Project Management
Business Acumen
Leadership
Global Strategy
Business Partner
Sr. Leaders
IT development
Advanced Crotonville Courses:
MDC
BMC
EDC
High Business Impact
Total Ownership of Assignments
Wide Network of Personal Contacts
EIMP
Business Projects
Leadership Forum
Coursework
Team or Project Leadership
Broad Business Development
Exposure To Significant Role Models
IMLP
Classroom Training
Coursework
Cross-Functional Rotations
Honing Technical Skills
Stretch Job Assignments
Substantive Early Leadership

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… Resume Pre-Screen
Campus Interviews
Decision
Business Needs
Matching Process
Student Needs
Site Interviews & Tour
Site Visit Invitation
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. Union Alumni Hall on Feb. 3rd from 10-3.
gecareers.com IU
Internship Fair
Union Alumni Hall on Feb. 3rd from 10-3.
GE Intern Night
Feb. 14th.