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Just by turning the page, you’ve started to take charge of your career—and at Caterpillar, careers can begin in any of these areas:

• Accounting

• Communications / Public Affairs

• Engineering

• Environment, Health & Safety

• Finance and Lending

• Human Resources

• Information Technology

• Logistics

• Operations / Manufacturing

• Pricing / Revenue Management

• Purchasing

• Technical Marketing / Product Support

Where will you take your career? Where do you want to go? You can travel the world and continue to learn, grow and contribute within one company:

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For more than 80 years, Caterpillar has been building the world’s infrastructure and, in partnership with our worldwide network of Cat® Dealers, has helped drive positive and sustainable change on every continent. With 2007 sales and revenues of $44.958 billion, we’re the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. We’re also a leading provider of financial, remanufacturing and logistical services.

Our machines build everything from roads and airports to pipelines and buildings. Our engines power generators in remote locations and ocean-going ships. Our financial services make it easy for our customers to get the machines and engines they need to build a better future for their businesses and communities.

We’re proud of our role in building the world’s infrastructure because the work we do makes progress possible for millions of people around the globe.

Our company and our Cat Dealers feel right at home, well, everywhere. Caterpillar manufactures more than 300 products in 23 countries and serves customers in 200 countries. Our global presence extends to every continent and includes over 480 facility locations — almost half of which are outside the U.S.

Learn more at cat.com

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‘‘ ’’ I was familiar with the machines, but not our worldwide influence, especially in developing countries where our products help build their infrastructure.

ArielInformation Technology • Joined the team in 2008


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Caterpillar will invest more than $1 billion over the next two years to increase capacity in five existing Illinois facilities.

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Our workforce is as diverse as the customers we serve. We have different backgrounds and varied experiences. But wherever we work, whatever we do, we share a single set of values that unite our company. We live and work by these values—integrity, excellence, teamwork and commitment—which means we treat each other with respect and value each individual’s contribution.

We celebrate what we hold in common and—through a variety of employee affinity groups—that which makes us unique. Affinity groups help people with common interests explore common issues and come together to share concerns and find solutions. Membership in each group is open to all active Caterpillar employees interested in supporting the group’s stated mission and objectives.

employee affiniTy Group Goals • Personal and professional development • Engagement • Recruiting • Mentoring • Retention

caTerpillar employee affiniTy Groups • Caterpillar African American Network (CAAN) • Caterpillar Armed Forces Support Network (CAFSN) • Caterpillar Asian Indian Community (C-AIC) • Caterpillar Chinese Affinity Group (CCAG) • Caterpillar Experienced Professional Direct

Hire Affinity Group (EPDH) • Caterpillar Latino Connection (CLC) • Caterpillar Lambda Network (CLN) • Women’s Initiative Network (WIN)

Learn more at cat.com/diversity

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‘‘ ’’ I feel much more connected to the company. Through CAAN, I’ve had the opportunity to meet people I never would’ve met.

Jennifer Marketing • Joined the team in 2005

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caT dealersWhen customers want Cat products, financing, insurance, training or maintenance, they go to the independent Cat Dealer in their area. To many of them, the Cat Dealer is Cat.

cat.com/dealers

caT financialThis wholly owned subsidiary is focused on supporting Caterpillar products, the Cat Dealers who sell them and the customers who use them.

finance.cat.com

caT loGisTicsWhen the world is your market, you learn how to move quickly and efficiently. Cat Logistics serves global clients in the following market sectors: aerospace and defense, automotive, consumer durables, high-tech and electronics and industrial.

logistics.cat.com

caT reman servicesIs it possible to grow profits and reduce waste by consuming less and reusing more? Cat Reman Services says yes—and it’s showing how business, society and the environment can profit and grow together.

cat.com/remanufacturing

The caT® renTal sToreCustomers large and small count on The Cat Rental Store in locations around the world for Cat products and a broad range of allied equipment—the tools they want, only when they need them.

cat.com/rental

solar TurbinesSolar Turbines, a wholly owned Caterpillar subsidiary, is a world-leading producer of mid-range industrial gas turbines for use in power generation, natural gas compression and pumping systems. On its own, Solar is one of the 50 largest U.S. exporters.

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Caterpillar employees, dealers and facilities are based at hundreds of locations to serve and support our customers and respond quickly to their needs.

Our team is big...and growing. Here are just a few of the organizations under the Caterpillar umbrella:

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acerT™ TechnoloGyThe quality of the air we breathe is everyone’s concern. Cat engines with ACERT Technology run cleaner because they burn fuel more efficiently while maintaining engine performance and reliability. Our leadership in fuel delivery, electronic control, air management and after treatment will become even more important as emissions standards continue to tighten.

cat.com/acert

auTonomous roboTics and advanced conTrolsWhy is Caterpillar so interested in autonomous operation? Because it promises greater safety on the job and greater efficiency through precision control of all machine functions.

The same concern for efficiency can be found in our AccuGrade® Grade Control System. When built into a track-type tractor, AccuGrade automatically controls blade lift and tilt to allow faster, safer and more accurate grading.

mininGThe products of mining are everywhere, from the toothpaste you use after meals to the light bulb you turn off before you go to sleep. Caterpillar technology helps mining customers get the job done right while minimizing their environmental footprint. We are the world’s leading provider of production, support and technology solutions for surface and underground hard-rock mining.

cat.com/mining

remanufacTurinGCaterpillar has always been known for the quality and durability of its products. Remanufacturing, an advanced form of recycling, helps our customers get even more life out of our engines and machines. And we’ve extended our

remanufacturing expertise to other companies’ products, too. It’s a profitable business and one that’s good for the environment.

susTainabiliTyWe recognize that our business interests and the critical issues facing the world are inextricably linked. We’re finding new ways to contribute to a more sustainable world through our products and services.

Our vision is to contribute, through our diverse businesses, to a

society in which people’s basic needs are not only met but fulfilled in a way that sustains the environment.

cat.com/sustainability

Innovation has always set Caterpillar apart. Imagine a world before track-type tractors, a world where diesel engines were too heavy for mobile applications, a world in which injuries on the job site were the price you paid for progress. We knew there was a better way, so we did what comes naturally for us: we took what we knew, investigated what we didn’t know and improved everything we could.

There’s a lot more to do—and we could use your help. Here are just a few of our more recent success stories:

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‘‘ ’’ I’m proud to be part of a company that makes sustainability a priority. We care about our customers, our employees AND our environment.

AiliCommunications • Joined the team in 2008

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accounTinGWe develop our accountants to be business leaders. We look for individuals who have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and high levels of leadership and initiative. If you like to be challenged, are mobile and are interested in progressing through a number of staff and supervisory assignments—including financial statement preparation and analysis, product costing, inventory accounting, auditing, budgeting and forecasting—then this is the field for you.

communicaTions / public affairsCaterpillar has a lot of good news to share with its employees, dealers, customers and the public. And, with more than 105,000 global employees, diverse products, services and geographical locations, it takes skillful communicators to stay on top of it all. Positions can include anything from writing and editing articles, news releases and speeches to creating and updating Web sites to consulting on upcoming projects.

enGineerinGCaterpillar machines are rugged and dependable—solid. So some people are surprised to learn that Caterpillar technology is as advanced as any you’re likely to find. But that’s the thing about engineers—they constantly define, advance and apply the technology that makes progress possible. Caterpillar engineers work on multifunctional and international teams and pursue technical or managerial careers in research, design and development, testing and other fields.

environmenT, healTh & safeTyCaterpillar takes its responsibilities to employees, customers and the public seriously. We recognize our place in the world and our responsibility to it.

That’s why we continually search for new ways to reduce waste, safeguard our employees and customers and take better care of our world. We’re a long-term business— and we’re looking for people interested in long-term, sustainable business practices.

It takes all kinds of people with all kinds of skills to run a company as diverse as Caterpillar. You can join our organization in any of the 12 functional areas below. Each one offers a wide variety of career advancement opportunities. Your specific career path is your own, allowing you to explore a variety of opportunities as you advance—all within a single company.

‘‘ ’’ Caterpillar made it possible! Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d go to Mongolia...or China...or the Philippines.

CoreyHuman Resources • Joined the team in 1997

finance and lendinGTreasury and finance professionals are developed to be business leaders. We look for individuals who have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and high levels of leadership and initiative. We’re looking for employees who like to be challenged, are mobile and are interested in progressing through a number of staff and supervisory assignments including cash management, subsidiary funding, foreign currency, employee benefit fund management, dealer finance, retail finance and global purchasing.

human resourcesThe most important part of any Caterpillar operation is the human element. Our people are what separate us from the competition, and the way we handle their needs ensures we do right by them. Human resource professionals are involved in areas including compensation, benefits, communications, education and hiring.

informaTion TechnoloGyIn the virtual world, information of all types moves fast and in all directions. In the real world, IT professionals at Caterpillar make our business possible, and ensure communication between Caterpillar, its customers, dealers and governments is secure and accurate.

Opportunities exist in client/server, Internet/Intranet, mainframe, networking, facility operations, information security and technical support.

loGisTicsCaterpillar machines operate on every continent, and every one of those machines needs maintenance and service parts. Logistics isn’t a field that was born with the computer age—we’ve been supporting a growing field population for decades. Today, other companies also depend on our expertise to support their growing businesses in remote locations. And we depend on logistics professionals in warehousing, distribution, transportation and inventory management.

operaTions / manufacTurinGOne thing that hasn’t changed about Caterpillar is that we are a manufacturer. A major U.S. manufacturer, yes, but also a major global manufacturer. Manufacturing is the heart of our business. Caterpillar people in manufacturing have a direct effect on the quality and reliability of our products—and our competitiveness in the only marketplace that counts: the world.

pricinG / revenue manaGemenTHow much is a tractor worth? How can we best deliver value to customers, maintain our competitive edge and make a profit at the same time? The answers come from Caterpillar pricing and revenue management professionals. They develop pricing for parts, machines and engines, playing both tactical and strategic roles in the company.

purchasinGReady to think big? Caterpillar purchasing experts buy materials that go into more than 300 products, from construction equipment to diesel engines and industrial turbines. They also buy all the materials and services needed to operate our business, from office supplies to perishable tooling.

Technical markeTinG / producT supporTCaterpillar is a leader in an industry that depends on good old-fashioned customer service, even when it’s delivered at Internet speed. Many of our products are used for decades and engineered for remanufacturability—the opposite of products designed for a “throwaway society.” That means our customers and dealers expect detailed, high-quality product information and expert product support...and we deliver.

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Most internships are located in

Peoria, Illinois, the home of

Caterpillar’s corporate headquarters.

(Peoria is between Chicago, Illinois,

and St. Louis, Missouri, along the

Illinois River.) Peoria’s a great place

to get the experience you need to

launch a long and successful career.

This tree-filled city can accommodate,

charm and entertain just about anyone.

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Real experience. Real work. You get both when you intern at Caterpillar. The reason is simple: We have ambitious plans for growth in the U.S., in China—let’s face it, around the world. To meet our goals we need everyone who works for us to make a real contribution, including our interns.

internship specialties include…

When you intern at Caterpillar you gain meaningful, real-world job experience. The kind of experience you can use to build a better career future. Maybe even a career at Caterpillar.

inTernship benefiTs:

• Network with company leaders and other professionals

• Learn more about Caterpillar career opportunities

• Tour facilities and learn how we produce our engines and machines

• Build your business know-how through teambuilding events

• Participate in social networking opportunities with Caterpillar employees and other interns

whaT iT Takes To become a caTerpillar inTern:

Candidates must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8/4.0*, be a full-time student at a 4-year university and must have completed one year (30 semester hours) of undergraduate coursework. Students transferring to a 4-year university must complete one full semester at that university to be eligible. Work authorization requirements must also be met.

For more information on the intern program, visit JoinTeamcaterpillar.com/intern. Meet the requirements? Submit your application and resume while you’re exploring Caterpillar online.

* Some functional areas require a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative grade point average

• Accounting• Communications• Engineering• Environment, Health

& Safety• Finance

• Human Resources• Information Technology• Logistics• Manufacturing• Marketing• Purchasing

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‘‘ ’’ I’m doing real work. My internship allows me to add value to the company. I’m not going to get coffee.

CadiCommunications • Joined the team in 2007

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communicaTions professional developmenT proGramCommunication professionals promote major initiatives to a variety of audiences. This program ensures you have the consulting, leadership and strategic skills needed for success. You’ll participate in marketing training workshops, change management and other learning that creates fluidity and consistency among communications.

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enGineerinG roTaTional developmenT proGramInterested in joining the next generation of Caterpillar’s technology leaders? This program helps you gain experience in product engineering, manufacturing and supply chain development, and gives you valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar leadership.

JoinTeamcaterpillar.com/erdp

environmenT, healTh & safeTy developmenT proGramEHS rotational professionals learn tactical and strategic environment, health and safety skills while supporting a wide variety of Caterpillar locations. Our professionals play a key role in advancing our safety and sustainable development commitments through innovative leadership and contribute to the successful deployment of EHS management systems worldwide.

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Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Caterpillar offers career opportunities of all kinds. You can begin your career in any of Caterpillar’s 12 functional areas (see Career Opportunities tab).

In addition to joining these areas in a traditional entry-level position, several functional areas also offer rotational programs.

‘‘ ’’ You’re so close to your team! Even though Cat is a massive organization, it has the feel of a small company.

ChrissyMarketing • Joined the team in 2006

human resources professional developmenT proGramGet the foundation you need for success and leadership at Caterpillar. In this program you’ll learn about functions and responsibilities of HR within Caterpillar—while you learn about shared services, global process owners, international business units, and business units and focus facilities throughout the U.S.

JoinTeamcaterpillar.com/hrpdp

informaTion TechnoloGy developmenT proGramGain exposure to a variety of IT technology, business processes and work areas. Assignments may include computer operations, support center, LAN/WAN/MANN, Hardware and Software Support Center, Dealer Business Systems, facility operations support, IT security, order fulfillment, 6 Sigma, systems development, project management and supplier management.

JoinTeamcaterpillar.com/itdp

loGisTics professional developmenT proGramThis program advances the development and training of the next generation of Cat Logistics leaders. You’ll study supervision, inventory management, operations administration, packaging, commercial activity and global planning for a diversified client portfolio.

JoinTeamcaterpillar.com/lpdp

manufacTurinG professional developmenT proGramContribute and learn within a high-performance, team-based manufacturing environment. This program provides highly capable engineers with experience in process and product development, operations, purchasing and logistics.

JoinTeamcaterpillar.com/mpdp

meTallurGical enGineerinG roTaTional proGramExplore multiple divisions, technology groups and positions within Caterpillar early in your career. Engineers develop and build strong technical knowledge by covering such functional areas as process engineering, product engineering, supplier development/quality, supervision and research and development.

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Technical markeTinG professional developmenT proGramGet ready for a rewarding career in marketing management. Successful participants move into field positions in sales support or product support, acting as consultants to help assigned dealers develop and meet their business goals.

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PabloMarketing • Joined the team in 2007

MarcusCommunications • Joined the team in 2006

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Think of our rotational development programs as Caterpillar 101. You’ll learn about our people, our products and the progress we’re making possible for our customers and their communities.

Each assignment will help prepare you for a rewarding career. And you won’t be alone. Hundreds of people—an immediate network of friends and colleagues—enter our development programs each year.

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In 2007, the Caterpillar Foundation gave $36 million to support education, health and human services, and civic, cultural and environmental causes. The number of gifts given to programs outside the United States has nearly doubled since 2005.

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‘‘ ’’ When I do something well, I’m recognized. From the day I started, I was empowered to make decisions that affect the company.

Guga Engineering • Joined the team in 2005

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Some folks come to Caterpillar after years of work

and personal growth at other companies. If that

describes you, we encourage you to apply for a

position at “Big Yellow.” Your initiative, experience

and proven performance are your most valuable

assets—we’d like to know more about you.

Once you have researched our company or

talked to our employees, you’ll learn that we

have a long tradition of promoting from within.

It’s a strategy that helps us identify,

develop and encourage future leaders.

That doesn’t mean experienced

professionals are treated differently.

Once you’re in, you’re in. And we’re just

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‘‘ ’’ Caterpillar has given me the opportunity to re-enter the workforce after a couple of years as a stay-at-home mom. People like me, who aren’t right out of school, have great opportunities here. And most importantly, Caterpillar helps me achieve great work-life balance.

HallemaInformation Technology • Joined the team in 2008

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You’ve worked hard to get where you are. Wouldn’t it be great if your company recognized your drive for success and helped you become even more successful?

You bet. After all, your progress on the job means increased progress in the marketplace for Caterpillar. That’s why Caterpillar provides continuous career development opportunities—to improve your skills and build your career.

To make you more successful...

• When you join us, you’ll get the orientation you need right away: information on compensation and benefits—part of what we call Your Total Rewards—and the community, networking, training and social activities.

• You’re part of Caterpillar’s robust succession planning process from the day you join us. It’s the way we find and develop our company’s future leaders and technical experts, and the way we ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time.

• What does the future hold? Get into a Career Power workshop. We’ll help you identify future career options and begin realistic career-development plans.

• Take it from a company that builds trucks as big as houses: knowledge is power. So how do you increase your knowledge? With classes, training sessions and e-learning offered by our award-winning corporate university, Cat U.

• Interested in heading back to school? Sounds good. Caterpillar’s ready to help. We’ll even pay for a portion of your continued education, if eligible, through our Caterpillar Tuition Assistance Plan.

The Caterpillar Tuition Assistance Plan is for eligible U.S. employees who want to supplement the continual learning opportunities offered within their business units and/or prepare for positions within the company. The plan provides reimbursement, including most of the tuition, for courses taken from an accredited college or university.

‘‘ ’’ Cat’s already investing in my future. I’ve only been here three years. The company has helped me earn my CPA and is now helping me go back to school for my MBA.

PriyaAccounting • Joined the team in 2005

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We call our compensation package “Total Rewards.” We call it this because it’s the total package. Yes, pay is included...but so are learning, development, employee assistance programs and more.

payIn addition to your base salary, Caterpillar offers incentive and gainsharing plans tied to targeted corporate and business-unit results.

reTiremenTThe Caterpillar 401(k) plan offers a dollar-for-dollar match on your contributions to the plan up to six percent of pay. In addition, Caterpillar automatically contributes to a retirement plan, which provides pension benefits to help meet your retirement needs.

healThCaterpillar provides affordable medical coverage through a network of physicians, hospitals and other providers. Coverage at most facilities includes dental and vision care for you and your family. Our Healthy Balance® program provides you with personalized information to help you recognize potential health risks.

In addition, you can contribute to a healthcare Flexible Spending Account to pay for eligible healthcare expenses not covered by your plan. A dependent-care Flexible Spending Account is also available to pay for such things as daycare, home care for a dependent parent or special care for physically handicapped dependents.

CounselingProfessionals in Work.Life.Solutions., Caterpillar’s Employee Assistance Program, are available to help you address personal problems that may affect your health, job and well-being—anything that affects your ability to enjoy life on a daily basis. It’s a confidential, voluntary service offered at no cost to you.

Paid vacation and personal timeCaterpillar provides paid time off for vacation, personal days, holidays, bereavement and jury duty. Paid time off policies vary at different locations.

Benefits may vary by job classification and geographic location. The information provided in this document describes benefits generally and in summary form only. In the event of a conflict between what is stated in this document and the governing plan documents, the plan documents will control. Please note that this information describes current Caterpillar benefits. Caterpillar reserves the right to modify or eliminate its benefit plans and programs at any time.

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If you’ve read this far, you’re probably trying to decide one thing—is this company a good match? It’s a question worth thinking about. Here are some others…

• Are you interested in working for a major manufacturer?

• A company that can be found on every continent?

• A company with a strong reputation?

• A company named a “Top Company for Leaders” in 2007?

Caterpillar is all those things and more. We’re a world leader—number one or two in each industry we serve. We’re businesses within a company—each one identifying and pursuing different opportunities to succeed. We’re a diverse organization—bringing together all ages, races, interests and experiences.

We’re at home all over the world, ensuring our company’s success by pursuing excellence in everything we do.

We do a lot—and we enjoy the challenge. See what we’ve been doing lately at cat.com/progress. And if you’re ready for a challenge—a rewarding career at Caterpillar—apply online at JoinTeamcaterpillar.com.

We’re eager to learn more about you.

‘‘ ’’ Forty years later, I’m still happy I chose Caterpillar. When I was looking for a job, I knew I didn’t want to work for a “stuffy” company. After comparing several, I chose to work for Cat, which has allowed me to have careers in many fields–from marketing and manufacturing to quality, ethics and human resources.

Wes Human Resources • Joined the team in 1968

Imagination helps people recognize the power of their potential.

Machines can be improved.

Prospects can become customers.

Communities can grow stronger.

And job searches can lead to challenging, rewarding careers.

success

Apply online at JoinTeamcaterpillar.com

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