2. IU POOP Session Presentation September 2002 Name:Bob Bacon Degree:June ’89 Decision Sciences Title:Project Manager

3. Topics yJob Search xQuestions to Ask Yourself xWhat Are Your Goals? xDecision Factors & Planning Next Steps yLook at a Large IT Organization xBenefits of a Large IT Organization xTypical Day of a Recent Graduate xTypical Job Progression yWrap Up

4. Questions to Ask Yourself yCareer Focus? xBusiness Process/Applications xTechnical xStaff Management yWhat Geographic Region? yWhich Industry? ManufacturingTechnology Consumer GoodsFinancial yCorporate IT or Consulting Firm?

5. Questions to Ask Yourself yCompany Culture? yCompany Size? yOther Recent Graduate Opinions? yPlan to Raise a Family? yWhat Community Activities are Available? SportsReligion TheaterPolitics

6. What Are Your Goals? zShort & Long Term Goals yWhere do You See Yourself within 2, 5 & 10 Yrs ? xPersonal Goals xProfessional Goals yPrioritize your Goals yConsider Steps to attain goals yAre your Goals Consistent? zGoals will change over time

7. Decision & Next Steps zDecide Factors… PersonalityFamily Status Career Goals/DesiresSocial Preferences zRealize Steps it Takes to Achieve Your Goals More EducationWork Hours Career DedicationJob Performance Travel

8. Benefits of Large Corporate IT zDynamic Offerings yCan Learn Many Business Processes & Technologies ySwitch Careers within Same Company yTravel Opportunities yRelocation Opportunities

9. Benefits of Large Corporate IT zStability Factors yUsually Comprehensive Benefits Package xVacation Time/ Insurance / 401(k) / Pension yPursuit of Higher Education xMost major organizations have matching programs yInvolvement in Civic Activities (Clubs, Orgs, etc.) yPromoting Family Life

10. Typical Day – Recent Grad zWork y7:30 am - 4:00 pm Mon- Fri xEach Day is Different xDefining Business Need, Analysis, Programming, Testing, Fixing Problems xKeep up on Company Happenings xLearn

11. Typical Day – Recent Grad yAfter Work Activities xCommunity Involvement (Peoria Youth Coaching) xIntramural Sports, Officiate Soccer xSocial Events (Golf, Basketball, Happy Hour) xMBA at Bradley University xRaise Dog

12. Typical Job Progression (10 year outlook)... IT Analyst I IT Analyst II IT Analyst III Senior IT Analyst IT SupervisorTechnology Specialist TechnicalSupervisory IS Specialist Application IT Analyst I IT Analyst II IT Analyst III Senior IT Analyst

13. Wrap Up zDetermine Your Career/Personal Goals/Interests zDiscover the Ideal Job You Would Like to Have zMatch this with a Company that Will Provide the Opportunity to Accomplish Your Goals in a Desired Location and Environment