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Unlocking Career Success in Information Systems: A Guide to AITP and Internships

Join us for a comprehensive introduction to the benefits of the Information Systems (IS) program and how AITP (Association of Information Technology Professionals) can elevate your career prospects. Learn from past interns at top companies like Lockheed Martin and ConocoPhillips and discover effective strategies for landing internships and jobs. Explore program expectations, the value of extracurricular activities, and attend our career development events. Get insights from industry professionals and network with peers to set yourself on the path to a successful career.

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Unlocking Career Success in Information Systems: A Guide to AITP and Internships

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  1. Agenda • Welcome & Introduction • Success in the IS Program • What AITP Can Do for You • Landing a Job/Internship • Program Expectations • Landing a Successful Career • Question and Answer Panel

  2. High-Paying Internships • Marc Link • Lockheed Martin Intern, Summer 2009 & 2010

  3. High-Paying Internships • Stephanie Posey, • Anadarko Intern, Summer 2010

  4. High-Paying Internships Isaiah Cisneroz • ConocoPhillips Intern, Summer 2010

  5. You’ve Made A Great Choice • Can complete MIS major in only five courses (15 hours) • One of the top business majors for 2010 • More job availability than other majors • Average starting salary of $48,898 • Highest unemployment rate since started statistics • Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts positive job outlook • Great competitive position in industry

  6. Starting Salaries

  7. Getting Value Outside the Classroom • MIS Career Development Director- Dr. Hope Koch • Career Development Events • Student Leadership Team • Internships • Technology Entrepreneurship- summer China program – Dr. Greg Leman (Management Dept)

  8. AITP • Association of Information Technology Professionals Provide a superior experience for MIS majors and to help them find jobs • Events • Wednesday, 9/1: Wear your MIS t-shirt day • Tuesday, 9/28: 6:00 Career Development Panel • Fifth Floor Cashion • Anadarko, USAA, ConocoPhillips and Accenture • Wednesday , 9/29: 1-6 Career Fair • 10/21-10/23: National AITP Conference in Houston, TX • Contact your officers for more information

  9. Connect with AITP! • Website • http://www.baylor-aitp.org/ • Facebook Page • http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Waco-TX/Baylor-Information-Systems/94741204016

  10. The MIS Leadership Class • Special Opportunity for High Achieving Students • Service-based learning • Imagine Cup Case Competition • Warren Buffett Trip, 4/1 • Apply today • Applications on MIS website/student resources • Information session 10/12, 5:00 p.m. CB Room 210 • Leadership Class applications due Sunday, 10/10 • Decision made 11/10

  11. Landing a Job/Internship • Utilize Baylor’s Career Services • Resume Critiques • Mock Interviews • Hire-A-Bear • Career Fairs • Spring: Wednesday, Sep. 291:00-6:00 @ Ferrell Center • Networking • Recruitment Dinners / Info Meetings • Social Networking Sites (Facebook, LinkedIn, Baylor Alumni Association) • MIS Tutors

  12. Useful Non-IS Electives • MGT-4320Negotiating and Conflict Resolution • MGT-4335 Management Consulting • MGT-4310 Team Development and Management • ENT-4330Initiating and Sustaining Innovation  • MKT-3310Professional Selling and Communication

  13. Tips for Success • Market yourself now! • Stay current • Use your resources • Aim for academic success • Get involved in activities inside and outside the classroom Remember success occurs a day at a time- attend class, go the extra yard with assignments, work on professionalism

  14. Question/Answer Panel • Marc Link • Stephanie Posey • Isaiah Cisneroz • Dr. Tim Kayworth • Dave Doty, HP Vice President • Dan Imken, HP New Hire

  15. Contact Information

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