Career Techniques in IT Governance / Audit January 8, 2008

1. Sponsored by: Career Techniques in IT Governance / Audit January 8, 2008 Presented by: Colonial Properties Trust ITAC Solutions Outplacement Consulting Services Resources Global Professionals

2. Agenda • Panelist Introductions • Presentation & panel discussion • Market Outlook • Salary Expectations • Advancement Opportunities / Career Paths • Corporate vs. Consulting vs. Non-traditional • Resume Writing Do’s and Don’ts • Interviewing Tips • Questions and Answers

3. Today’s Panel • Facilitator • Gib Johnson - Managing Director, Birmingham Practice, Resources Global Professionals • (Contact information: 205.321.5455 or gib.johnson@resources-us.com) • Panelists • Clint Landman - SVP of Accounting Operations and Internal Audit, Colonial Properties Trust • (Contact information: 205.250.8885 or clint.landman@colonialprop.com) • Brian Pitts – Co-owner, ITAC Solutions • (Contact information: 205.326.0004 or bpitts@itacsolutions.com) • Dr. Art Cara – Owner & Corporate Career Consultant, Outplacement Consulting Services (OCS) • (Contact information: 205. 879.6462 or drartcara@bellsouth.net) • Joan Davis – Recruiting and Client Service Director, Birmingham Practice -- Resources Global Professionals • Contact information: 205.321.5456 or joan.davis@resources-us.com)

4. Market Outlook • Internal Audit function has been legitimized through SOX compliance and corporate fraud as noted at Enron, Tyco, HealthSouth. • IT Audit is a key focus for internal and external auditors • Technology has grown as a key business enabler, yet the controls have not kept pace • The need for qualified IT Auditors on staff is more and more important. • Ensure that the data being reported both internally & externally to shareholders is complete and accurate. • Specific needs include: • Tracking and testing all significant system changes…primarily to financial systems • The need to properly segregate system access • Even controlling access and changes to spreadsheets that house financial data

5. Salary Expectations • Research is key! There are several salary calculators on the Internet: www.salary.com, www.hay.com, and www.mercer.com • In addition to consulting these calculators, job candidates should always conduct audience analysis before responding to salary questions. • A sample from Salary.com: • IT Auditor I - $36,698 - $58,059 • IT Auditor II - $46,008 - $75,785 • IT Auditor III - $58,180 - $88,907 • IT Audit Manager - $74,937 - $113,876 • Your specific place in the range would depend on years of service with the company, years of experience in the industry, number of direct reports, etc.

6. Advancement Opportunities / Career Paths • Career paths within the IT Audit arena would include: • IT Auditing • IT Controls Consulting • IT Process Evaluation including Change Control Process • Application Security Evaluation • Software Development Process Evaluation • Advancement Opportunities may include: • Certified Internal Audit (CIA) certification • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification • Knowledge of the COBIT Risk framework • Training on IT-related risks and controls in general • Career Paths and Advancement Opportunities can be predicted by 80% or more through testing and assessment. • Assessment takes much of the guesswork out of what a person can do, will do, and is a good fit for. • All “succession planning” should be founded on “bench-strength” testing and assessment.

7. Drivechange • Consulting careerSell specific services,execute standardized methodologies,develop junior staff,and manage the practice. • Non-traditional (e.g. Resources Global) • Work side by side with the client’s team, execute plans, solve problems and transfer knowledge. Move from initiative to initiative within the client’s organization. Traditionalcareer Self directedpractice • Corporate careerManage standardized business processes and optimize performance. • Interim executiveServe in corporate rolesand execute within the company’s standardized business processes. Managestandard processes Corporate vs. Consulting vs. Non-traditional

8. Resume Writing Do’s and Don’ts • Composing effective resumes hasn’t changed in decades. First impressions get you second looks. • All resumes should be: • grammatically correct, spell checked, & proof read • checked for verb tense • aesthetically pleasing • accurate • One new feature today resumes also must be electronically scannable! • Focus on keywords and key terms using bold letters • Audit, SOX, Compliance, Segregation of Duties • Concentrate on the last 8 – 12 years of functional experience

9. Interviewing Tips • Research the company. Be knowledgeable about their current position in the market, revenues, latest major events, etc. • Dress for success. Dressing well immediately sends a positive first impression and lets the interviewer know you are serious about the position • The first interview is a lot about the job candidate’s personality. If the interviewer does not like the interviewee’s personality, then there will not be a second interview! • “Behavioral interviewing” predominates corporate HR departments. Behavioral interviewers focus on the job candidate’s “behavior” instead of their technical skills. • Be aware, be prepared, be confident: roughly 68-97% of our communication is nonverbal. • Have valid reasons you are looking for a change. NO negative comments about your current employer. • Do NOT read your resume in an interview. • Always be prepared to ask several questions at the end of the interview. • This shows interest in the position and the company. • Keep scope of questions to the open position and the company. • Don’t mention salary requirements or ask about salary ranges. • Write a handwritten follow up note, if possible.

10. Questions & Answers • Questions???