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Industry Background. 8,000 Companies 2 Million People Employed 3.1 Trillion in Assets. Corporate IT Shop. Systems Purpose: Research new technologies and enhance business processes Implement business solutions which best serve the end users Maintain current processes and technologies. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Industry BackgroundIndustry Background
8,000 Companies2 Million People Employed3.1 Trillion in Assets
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Corporate IT ShopCorporate IT Shop
Systems Purpose:
Research new technologies and enhance business processes
Implement business solutions which best serve the end users
Maintain current processes and technologies
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Insurance IT PositionsInsurance IT Positions
Business Analysts Systems Analysts Project Managers Project Planners Testing Coordinators Training Analysts Object Developers
Hardware Specialists Interface Design
Specialists Systems Designers Security Analysts Database
Administrators
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What is a Business Analyst?What is a Business Analyst?
Research, define and document business requirements
Understand current and future processes for their respective area
Liaison between the business users and technical developers
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BA ResponsibilitiesBA Responsibilities
Lead and attend meetings
Conduct Research Make Decisions Test Solutions Document Procedures
Train End Users Work in team
environment Multi-tasking Communicate
Effectively
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Technical SkillsTechnical Skills
Project Development / Methodology
Language Training / Knowledge• Cobol / PL 1 / C++• Java / Visual Basic
Hardware and Software Knowledge• Mainframe/Windows based applications• Web development • eCommerce
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Typical Workday in a Team Typical Workday in a Team EnvironmentEnvironment
Project MeetingsWork
Self ProfessionalTraining Development
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Job TrainingJob Training
Formal Training (IPEP and BASE)
On the Job Training / Mentoring
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Industry PositionIndustry Position
•Ranked 13th in the Top 100 IT Shops
•Ranked 21st in the Fortune 500 companies
COMPUTERWORLD June 18, 2001
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Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development
In-House Courses
Insurance Education
– ChFC, CLU, CPCU
Professional Designation
– MBA, Masters, CPA
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Commitment to ExcellenceCommitment to Excellence
Education and training are a part of State Farm’s culture
Employee satisfaction is a major goal Ranked #21 in Fortune 500 #1 Auto Insurer #1 Homeowners Insurer Top ten Life Insurer To be # 1 Financial Services
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Common MisconceptionsCommon Misconceptions
I will be selling insuranceI must have an insurance backgroundI will have limited advancement
opportunities in a large company
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Systems ProfessionalsSystems Professionals
Enthusiasm - “Can Do” Attitude
Strong Problem Solving Skills
Excellent Technical Skills
Great Communication Skills
Good Organizational Skills
Ability to Work in a Changing Environment
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Who Should I Contact?Who Should I Contact?
State Farm Insurance CompaniesHuman Resources Recruiting3 State Farm Plaza, K-1Bloomington, IL 61791
Need more information? Visit our web site!
http:\\www.statefarm.com
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