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IU POOP Session PresentationSeptember 2002
Name: Bob Bacon
Degree: June ’89 Decision Sciences
Title: Project Manager
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Topics Job Search
Questions to Ask YourselfWhat Are Your Goals?Decision Factors & Planning Next Steps
Look at a Large IT OrganizationBenefits of a Large IT OrganizationTypical Day of a Recent GraduateTypical Job Progression
Wrap Up
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Questions to Ask Yourself Career Focus?
Business Process/ApplicationsTechnicalStaff Management
What Geographic Region? Which Industry?
Manufacturing TechnologyConsumer Goods Financial
Corporate IT or Consulting Firm?
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Questions to Ask Yourself
Company Culture? Company Size? Other Recent Graduate Opinions? Plan to Raise a Family? What Community Activities are
Available?Sports ReligionTheater Politics
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What Are Your Goals?Short & Long Term Goals
Where do You See Yourself within 2, 5 & 10 Yrs ?Personal Goals
Professional Goals
Prioritize your Goals
Consider Steps to attain goals
Are your Goals Consistent?
Goals will change over time
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Decision & Next StepsDecide Factors…
Personality Family Status
Career Goals/Desires Social Preferences
Realize Steps it Takes to Achieve Your Goals
More Education Work Hours
Career Dedication Job Performance
Travel
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Benefits of Large Corporate ITDynamic Offerings
Can Learn Many Business Processes & Technologies
Switch Careers within Same Company Travel Opportunities Relocation Opportunities
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Benefits of Large Corporate ITStability Factors
Usually Comprehensive Benefits PackageVacation Time/ Insurance / 401(k) / Pension
Pursuit of Higher Education Most major organizations have matching programs
Involvement in Civic Activities (Clubs, Orgs, etc.)
Promoting Family Life
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Typical Day – Recent Grad
Work 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Mon- Fri
Each Day is Different Defining Business Need, Analysis,
Programming, Testing, Fixing Problems
Keep up on Company HappeningsLearn
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Typical Day – Recent Grad
After Work ActivitiesCommunity Involvement (Peoria
Youth Coaching)Intramural Sports, Officiate SoccerSocial Events (Golf, Basketball, Happy
Hour)MBA at Bradley UniversityRaise Dog
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Typical Job Progression (10 year outlook)...
IT Analyst I
IT Analyst II
IT Analyst III
Senior IT Analyst
IT SupervisorTechnology Specialist
Technical Supervisory
IS Specialist
Application
IT Analyst I
IT Analyst II
IT Analyst III
Senior IT Analyst
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Wrap Up
Determine Your Career/Personal Goals/Interests
Discover the Ideal Job You Would Like to Have
Match this with a Company that Will Provide the Opportunity to Accomplish Your Goals in a Desired Location and Environment
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