Expectations Upon Graduation Real World Insight

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Expectations Upon GraduationReal World Insight
Preparation December 6th, 2006
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Agenda

• Preparation
• Self Assessment
• Before You Graduate
• Internship Co-Ops
• Interviewing Tips
• Resume Tips
• Sought Skills
• Real World
• Your First Month
• A Typical Day
• Your Boss
• Salary Benefits
• Working Environment
• Company Culture
• Key Attributes To Success
• Tips On How To Get Ahead

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Preparation Self Assessment

• What Motivates You / Whats Your Passion
• Title, Money, Power, Intellect, Solutions
• Leader Or Follower
• Leader (Private, Public, Startup)
• Follower (Public, Non-Profit)
• Leadership Can Be Learned
• Risk
• Conservative (Public, Non-Profit)
• Bull (Private, Public, Startup)
• Team Or Individual Contributor
• Team (Private, Public, Startup)
• Individual Contributor (Public, Non-Profit)
• Package / Image
• Conservative (Public, Non-Profit)
• Non Conservative (Private, Public, Startup)
• 3 5 Year Plan Your Goals Objectives
• Put Into Writing!

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Preparation - Before You Graduate

• Focus Balance Of School, Pleasure, Family
• Invest Wisely 90/10 Rule
• Stay Focused, Persevere Complete Your Path
• Mock Job Hunt
• Monster.com
• Careerbuilder.com
• Review Job Requirements
• Review Real Resumes
• Sharpen Technical Skills Of Interest Demand
• Brainbench.com
• Certifications
• Software Packages
• Invest Time With Professionals / Potential
  Professionals
• MISA, Family, Friends
• Network, Network, Network
• Build Relationships

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Preparation Internship Co-Ops

• What They Are
• What They Pay
• Why Theyre Invaluable
• Networking, Networking, Networking
• Relationships
• Real Experience
• How To Find Them
• University Web Sites
• Career Services
• What To Expect
• Get Out What You Put Into

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Preparation Interviewing Tips

• Why Do Companies Interview
• Questions You Will Be Asked
• Questions You Should Ask
• How To Ask / Answer Questions
• How To Prepare Practice Makes Perfect
• Your Package Presentation
• What To Bring / What Not To Bring
• Being Comfortable Is Key
• Resources Available
• KSU Career Services
• Google Interview Preparation
• Job Interviewing For Dummies

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Preparation Resume Tips

• How Are Resumes Used
• Items To Highlight / Include
• Items To Avoid
• Lower GPAs Focus On Major GPA
• Cover Letters Thank You Notes
• Have Them Ready
• Certifications Valuable?
• Multiple/Targeted Resumes
• Resources Available
• KSU Career Services
• Google Resume
• Resumes For Dummies

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Preparation Sought Skills

• Hands On / Technical Skills
• Non Academic Experience
• Internships / Co-Op
• Self Directed Projects
• Projects For Friends/Family
• Technical Certification
• MS Office
• Soft Skills
• Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Ability To Ask Questions
• Ability To Listen
• Ability To Articulate Verbally Written
• Self-Direction / Social Norms / Teamwork
• Ability To Be Aware Of The Big Picture
• Innovative / High Positive Energy / Ambition

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Preparation Questions

• Questions ?

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Agenda

• Preparation
• Self Assessment
• Before You Graduate
• Internship Co-Ops
• Interviewing Tips
• Resume Tips
• Sought Skills
• Real World
• Your First Month
• A Typical Day
• Your Boss
• Salary Benefits
• Working Environment
• Company Culture
• Key Attributes To Success
• Tips On How To Get Ahead

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Real World Your First Month

• What To Expect
• You Will Be Lost
• You Will Feel Unproductive
• You Will Feel Like You Have Nothing To Do
• You Will Feel Like Your First Day Of School
• Not To Find A Clear Vision / Roadmap
• What To Do
• Understand The Company Org Chart
• Key Influencers / Decision Makers
• Key Technical Experts
• Key Application / Owner Experts
• Network, Network, Network
• Listen To Your Boss
• Understand/Question Your Team
• Find Book Of Acronyms / Company Intranet

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Real World Typical Day

• Entry Level
• 40 Programming / Code Review
• 20 Analysis
• 10 Learning The Business
• 10 Research / Reading / Troubleshooting
• 10 Verbal Peer/Manager/Customer Interaction -
  Business
• 5 Verbal Peer/Manager/Customer Interaction
  BSing
• 5 E-Mail / IM Communication

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Real World Your Boss

• What To Expect
• Your Boss May Not Know What To Do With You
• Analogies, Analogies, Analogies
• Direction / Availability
• What To Do
• Get Face Time Out Of Site, Out Of Mind
• Give 110
• Question Ask For Clarity
• 80/20 Rule Focus On The 20
• Understand What Motivates Them
• Make Them Successful / Look Good - Team

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Real World Salary Benefits

• Cash How Much To Expect
• Entry Level Minimum - 35K
• Year 1 Potential - 50K
• Year 3 Potential - Yr 1 Up To 20
• Dependent On
• Business Type
• Your Commitment Your Bosss Commitment
• Benefits / Perks
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Time
• Flex Time
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Stock Purchase
• 401K MAX IT OUT

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Real World Working Environment

• Physical Amenities
• Cubicles / Bull Pens / Offices
• Lunch / Vending / Coffee / Water
• Corporate Campuses
• Baby Sitting Service
• Dry Cleaning Service
• Mail Service
• Computer Equipment
• Conference Room / Conference Calls
• Scheduling Your Day
• Copy / Printer / Fax

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Real World Company Culture

• Depends On Business Type
• Value On Education / Experience
• Company Attire / Communication
• Play The Game Company Politics
• Network, Network, Network
• Understand The Power Brokers
• Work Day Start/Stop Expectations
• Meeting Expectations / Accountability
• Advice
• Do The Right Thing
• Watch Follow The Leaders
• Align Yourself With The Best

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Real World Key Attributes To Success

• Book Smarts
• Education, Best Practices, Case Studies, Reading,
  Continued Education (i.e. MBA)
• Street Smarts
• Experience (i.e. Done The Job), Industry
  Knowledge, Big Picture Relationships
• Genuine Relationships
• Friendships
• Politics, Key Person Alignment, Mentoring
• You
• Internal Fire, Discipline, Planning, 360
  Awareness, Life Balance, Your Passion
• Focus Repeat

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Real World Tips On How To Get Ahead

• You Dont Know Everything Find A Mentor
• Formal / Informal / Validate Your Passion
• Become An Expert In Your Industry / Company
• Bi-Lingual Technical Business / Professional
• Know Your Audience
• Set Live The Professional Tone To The Culture
• Your Peers Forge Genuine Relationships With Key
  People
• Work Hard Play Harder Get Personal
• Use Communities LinkedIn, NEOSA, Etc.
• Network 360 Focus On Networking Up/Down
• Your Boss 80 / 20 Rule
• Know Whats Important To Them Exceed
• Other 80 Is Expected, But Often Not Graded
• Take The Initiative Actions Speak Louder Than
  Words

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Real World Tips On How To Get Ahead

• Keep Learning
• The Industry / Business You Serve
• Continue Formal Education (MBA, etc.)
• Certifications
• Communication
• Communicate To Express, Not Impress
• Listen, Learn, and Increase Your Vocabulary
• CNN, News, Earnings Releases, etc.
• Its Not Always The Message, But Messenger
• Know When To Say When Get Out Move On
• 3 / 5 / 7 Rule
• Accelerate Your Career
• Two/Three Year Plan
• Recruiters Align Yourself With Two
• They Should Know Who/What Your Are
• Keep In Contact Twice A Year

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Real World Questions

• Questions ?

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Final Thoughts

• Preparation
• Put Your Goals In Writing
• Get An Internship
• Mock Interview
• Get Comfortable The Job
• Real World
• Your Boss 80/20 Rule
• Max Your 401K
• Get A Mentor
• Forge Genuine Relationships
• Leverage Your Network