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USAA IS Summit Challenge. Mike Renouf (BU ’91) Ben Koerner (BU ’06) David Neibel (BU ’08) February 18, 2009. USAA Needs Your Help!. Number of MIS majors is down Demand for technical talent is up USAA is looking for MIS majors
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USAA IS Summit Challenge Mike Renouf (BU ’91) Ben Koerner (BU ’06) David Neibel (BU ’08) February 18, 2009
USAA Needs Your Help! • Number of MIS majors is down • Demand for technical talent is up • USAA is looking for MIS majors • Create a presentation that highlights the opportunities in IS at USAA to your peers
Awards • 2 $1000 cash prizes to the best 2 teams • Host everyone for dinner on 3/26 at the IS Summit for your help • Chance to meet with USAA professionals • Additional prizes at the Summit
USAA IT Careers Spring 2009
Agenda • Workforce Trends • Who is USAA? • What is USAA looking for? • What does USAA have to offer? • Why should I choose USAA? • San Antonio • Q&A
Workforce Trends - Volatility • Today's learner will have 10-14 jobs by the age of 38 • - Source: U.S. Department of Labor • “None of the top 10 jobs that will exist in 2010 exist today” • Source: Former Secretary of Education, Richard Riley • Employment for computer systems analysts is expected to grow by 29% through 2016. - Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2009
Breakdown of IT Job Growth, 2006-2016 • Computer Scientists/Database Administrators . . . 37% • Computer Software Engineers . . . 38% • Computer Support Specialists/Sys Admins . . . 18% • Computer Systems Analysts . . . 29% • Computer Programmers = -4% Source: US Department of Labor
What USAA is Looking For • MIS • Computer Science • Math • Engineering • Students in these Majors who have… • Technical Aptitude and Learning Agility
Some job roles you may be interested in… • Software Engineers • Database Administrators • Network Engineers • Project Managers • IT Architects • IT Interns
Why Choose MIS? • Project based work – collaborative environment • Learning – new business skills and technologies • Highest starting salary of all business school majors
What Do MIS Professionals Do? A day in the life… Of Ben and David
Employers’ Expectations - Innovation • USAA Deposit@Home • Recent USAA innovation example There were SIGNIFICANT contributions from college new-hires at USAA on this and other Innovation Lab Projects.. . .
Employers’ Expectations - Vision • Problem Solving • Ethics and Tolerance • Communication (Oral and Written) • Collaboration & Teaming • Business Analysis • Functional Area Knowledge Source: Society for Information Management (2007)
Why Choose USAA? • Meaningful Mission • Fast paced environment • Technology Oriented Company • Employee, Customer and Community focused • Internal IT Professional Network for College Hires
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Listen to our Employees • “I wanted to work somewhere that was ethical and environmentally friendly. All the things I was told about USAA before I began working were true: the people are friendly and helpful, the benefits are fantastic, and your opportunities are really what you make them to be.” • Kim T., Software Engineer • University of Texas ‘07
Perks and Benefits for Real Life 32 Days Paid Time Off in your 1st Year!
Your Job • Develop a PowerPoint marketing presentation for IS careers at USAA • Due Friday, 3/6 at noon • Attend the IS Summit on 3/26 for awards, dinner and an interesting program