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

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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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 months then rotate

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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