Industry BackgroundIndustry Background

8,000 Companies2 Million People Employed3.1 Trillion in Assets

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

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

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

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

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

Typical Workday in a Team Typical Workday in a Team EnvironmentEnvironment

Project MeetingsWork

Self ProfessionalTraining Development

Job TrainingJob Training

Formal Training (IPEP and BASE)

On the Job Training / Mentoring

Industry PositionIndustry Position

•Ranked 13th in the Top 100 IT Shops

•Ranked 21st in the Fortune 500 companies

COMPUTERWORLD June 18, 2001

Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development

In-House Courses

Insurance Education

– ChFC, CLU, CPCU

Professional Designation

– MBA, Masters, CPA

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

Common MisconceptionsCommon Misconceptions

I will be selling insuranceI must have an insurance backgroundI will have limited advancement

opportunities in a large company

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

Who Should I Contact?Who Should I Contact?

State Farm Insurance CompaniesHuman Resources Recruiting3 State Farm Plaza, K-1Bloomington, IL 61791

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