Preparing for that 1st Job

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Preparing for that 1st Job

• BAE Systems Inc
• Ted Kuriata, Vice President, Engineering
• and Chief Technology Officer

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Outline

• BAE Systems transforming technology to products
  and services
• Preparing for that 1st Job Youre in the thick
  of it Now!
• Experiential Feedback Hard Knocks 101
• Things to Remember

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BAE Systems Workshop Personnel

• Tessa Stranik Systems Engineer Aerodynamics
• Steven Wolverton Mechanical Engineer Tactical
  Trucks Manufacturing
• Alvin Cheng Mechanical Engineer Test Services
• Diane Rogers Manager, Corporate Responsibility
  - Communications

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BAE Systems Overview(Video)
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BAE Systems Inc Products Services
Over 60 countries
US Business Units
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BAE Systems, Inc. our global presence
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BAE Systems Inc Engineering Capability 17,000
across Inc
Production Quality 6
Project Functional Mgmt 10
Systems Engineers
16
Technical Specialists Support 31
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Software Design
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Hardware Design
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Preparing for that 1st Job
Prerequisite You are technically qualified
You have potential

• Balance - Personal Qualities and Social,
  Leadership and Technical Skills
• Know your Employer
• Know the Companys Culture
• Know your strengths and weaknesses
• Understand Safety and basic operating procedures
• Set goals
• Be a leader and team playertrust
• Practice Time Management and Memory Aids
• Be Organized
• 3R Skills
• Have a positive attitude
• Come to work, to work
• Understand the Golden Rule

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On the Job Best Practices

• Dress appropriately
• Practice ilities punctuality, dependability,
  reliability, loyalty
• Know what is expected
• Listen more, talk less
• Take on challenges seek out opportunities
• Talk to your boss
• Seek help if unsure
• Identify a mentor network with others
• Avoid gossip criticize privately
• Show appreciation
• Know how to give constructive feedback how to
  delegate
• Be innovative and imaginative
• Continuously ask yourself what can I and only I
  do?

Remember Hard work pays off in the end!
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Experiential FeedbackPanel QA
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Things to Remember

• BAE Systems continuously seeks the next
  generation of leaders
• Joining an organization requires preparation
• Both the Employer and Employee have obligations
• 1st impressions are always remembered
• Know yourself set goals
• Once on the Job, apply Best Practices every day
• Seek help if unsure what to do