CS 2.0 – New Ways to Think About Your Career

…It’s more than just the code now…

Kenya Hunter, IT Manager

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Brought to you by… a unique angle!

• While Vanguard is not a traditional “technology” company, technology is enabling our industry.

• Imagine the financial industry, especially a company like Vanguard with over 1 Trillion in managed assets without technology…

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Not good for our professional image!

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So what have we done?

• Utilize the web as our main source of interaction with our clients

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What are the expectations?…

• Amazon, Google and eBay are now competitors

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Then it’s time to rethink your career plans…

• It’s not just about writing code for a technology firm anymore.

• Every industry is looking for well-rounded IT professionals, not just coders.

• Consider some of the new trends in software development that are in use, that are invaluable, in our industry and at Vanguard.

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Careers… and yes there are ones beyond coding…

– Application Development (UI, Mid-Tier, Mainframe) – Business Systems Analyst– UI Designer– Application/Systems Testing– Application Support:

– Production Center of Excellence.– Environments.

– Database Administrator – Data Modeling

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What do we look for?

• Initiative and leadership.

• Communication skills.

• Adaptability.

• Professionalism.

• Ethics and integrity.

• Ability to be a team player.

• Interpersonal skills.

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College to Corporate Internship Program

• A ten-week, paid internship for current college sophomores and juniors.– Summer positions at our NC and PA sites.– Hands-on, real-world technical experience.

• Interns can explore a variety of roles throughout IT.

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TLP Program Overview

– Provide a structured on-boarding, development, and training program for all participants

– Remain competitive in attracting the highest caliber of college students

– Enrich the leadership pipeline for future divisional needs– 12 month program

– For more info: www.vanguardcareers.com

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Q & A