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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.
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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
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 Insurance IT Positions
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
Lead and attend meetings Conduct Research Make Decisions Test Solutions Document Procedures Train End Users Work in team environment Multi-tasking Communicate Effectively BA Responsibilities
Technical 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
Typical Workday in a Team Environment Project Meetings Work Self Professional Training Development
Job Training • Formal Training (IPEP and BASE) • On the Job Training / Mentoring
Industry Position • Ranked 13th in the Top 100 IT Shops • Ranked 21st in the Fortune 500 companies COMPUTERWORLD June 18, 2001
Professional Development • In-House Courses • Insurance Education • ChFC, CLU, CPCU • Professional Designation • MBA, Masters, CPA
Commitment 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
Common Misconceptions • I will be selling insurance • I must have an insurance background • I will have limited advancement opportunities in a large company
Systems 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
Who Should I Contact? State Farm Insurance Companies Human Resources Recruiting 3 State Farm Plaza, K-1 Bloomington, IL 61791 Need more information? Visit our web site! http:\\www.statefarm.com