2. IU Poop session Presentation Name:Jim Van Slyke Degree:Dec ’88 Decision Sciences Title:Systems Manager

3. Questions to Ask Yourself yCareer Focus? xBusiness Process/Applications xTechnical Support xLine Management yWhat Geographic Region? yWhich Industry? ManufacturingTechnology Consumer GoodsFinancial yCorporate I/S or Consulting Firm?

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

5. Decisions/Goals/Steps zDecide based on… PersonalityFamily Status Career Goals/DesiresSocial Preferences zDefine Short & Long Term Goals yWhere do You See Yourself within 2/3 Yrs, 5-10 Yrs ? zRealize Steps it Takes to Achieve Your Goals More EducationWork Hours Career DedicationJob Performance Travel

6. Benefits of Large Corporate I/S zStability (Less Travel) Facilitates yPursuit of Higher Education - Most major organizations have matching programs yInvolvement in Civil Activity (Clubs, Orgs, etc.) yPromoting Family Life zDynamic Offerings yCan Learn Many Business Processes & Technologies ySwitching Careers within Same Company (no loss of benefits)

7. Typical Day zWork y7:30 - 4:00pm Mon- Fri xEach Day is Different (Programming, Analysis, Fixing Problems, etc…) yAfter Work Activities xCommunity Involvement (Peoria Youth Coaching) xIntramural Sports, Officiate Soccer xSocial Events (Golf, Basketball, Happy Hour) xMBA at Bradley University xRaise Dog

8. 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

9. Conclusions 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 zHave FUN!