The J'M' Smucker Company MISA Kent State University 111506

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The J.M. Smucker CompanyMISA Kent State
University11/15/06
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J.M. Smucker Company

• Introductions
• Smucker Culture
• Xbox to Black Socks
• Intern Program
• Q A

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Introductions

• Kevin Coy
• Brett Kush
• Jeff Allen

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Smucker Culture

• Basic Beliefs
• Our commitment to each other
• Communication Policy

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Basic Beliefs

• Quality
• Quality applies to our products, our
  manufacturing methods, our marketing efforts, our
  people, and our relationships with each other.
• The Smucker family of brands will continue to be
  known as the highest quality products offered in
  our respective markets. We only produce and sell
  products that enhance the quality of life and
  well being. We continuously look for daily
  improvements that will, over time, result in
  consistently superior products and performance.
• Our growth and business success have been built
  on a foundation of quality and quality will
  continue to come first.

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Basic Beliefs

• People
• We are fair with our employees and maintain an
  environment that encourages personal
  responsibility within the Company and the
  community. In return, we expect our employees to
  be responsible for not only their individual jobs
  but for the Company as a whole.
• We strongly believe that every employee does make
  a difference.
• We seek employees with integrity who are
  committed to preserving and enhancing the values
  and principles inherent in our Basic Beliefs
  through their own actions. We firmly believe
  that
• Highest quality people produce the highest
  quality products and services.
• Highest business ethics require the highest
  personal ethics.
• Responsible people produce exceptional results.

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Basic Beliefs

• Ethics
• The same, strong ethical values on which our
  Company was founded provide the standards by
  which we conduct our business as well as
  ourselves. These values include honesty,
  respect, trust, responsibility, and fairness. We
  accept nothing less regardless of the
  circumstances. Therefore, we maintain the
  highest standard of ethics with our consumers,
  customers, employees, suppliers, communities and
  shareholders.

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Basic Beliefs

• Growth
• Along with day-to-day operations, we continuously
  look forward and focus on the potential of our
  Company. Growing is reaching for that potential
  whether through the acquisition of new brands,
  development of new products and new markets, the
  discovery of new management or manufacturing
  capabilities, or the personal growth and
  development of our people and their ideas.
• We are committed to strong balanced growth within
  prudent financial parameters. This balanced
  growth will enable us to both provide a fair
  return to our shareholders and enhance our
  consumer franchise.
• We remain independent from short-term, external
  influences because we believe that when we make
  decisions with a long-term perspective, growth
  will naturally follow.

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Basic Beliefs

• Independence
• We have a strong commitment to the stewardship of
  the Smucker name and heritage. We will remain an
  independent company because of our desire and
  motivation to control our own destiny .
• We strive to be an example of a company that is
  successful within the free enterprise system
  while conducting business in accordance with our
  Basic Beliefs.

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Commitment to Each Other

• Thank you for a job well done -- This small
  recognition shows that we notice and appreciate
  the efforts of our fellow employees.
• Listening with your full attention -- By giving
  our undivided attention, we are showing that
  there is nothing more important at that moment
  than what is being said.
• Looking for the good in others -- By seeing the
  good in others, we are demonstrating our respect
  and confidence in their intentions to do what is
  right, and we are developing an atmosphere where
  we can grow and learn.
• Sense of humor -- Our work efforts are important
  that is how we set the example and take the lead.
  Our sense of humor is also important, for that
  is how we maintain our perspective to our work.
  Humor, not at the expense of others, but as a
  brief relief from difficult tasks, can make our
  working atmosphere more pleasant and enjoyable.

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Communication Policy

• Person to person
• Telephone
• Voicemail
• E-mail
• MySmucker Internet sites
• Interoffice mail
• Facsimile

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XBox to Black Socks
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Xbox to Black Socks

• Purpose
• Provide tips and recommendations to help make you
  more successful at getting the job you want.
• Topics
• Background
• Developing Skills and Gaining Experience.
• Resume Design
• Creating, Submitting, and Follow up
• Interview
• Choosing a Company
• Questions

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The Foundation for Success

• Differentiate
• to make something different or specialized by
  modifying it. Establish a difference between two
  or more similar things.
• In order to get interviewed, hired, promoted,
  etc, you must first be selected from potentially
  a large selection of candidates.

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Developing Skills and Gaining Experience

• Your character, skills, traits, and experience is
  the product you are selling when applying for a
  job.
• Work to develop key areas focusing on tangible
  results which can be used as a solid foundation
  for your resume.
• Be creative in finding ways to differentiate
  yourself.
• Key areas to focus
• Communication
• Entrepreneurship
• Hands on Technology experience
• Ambition and Hardworking

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Resume Design

• Value Based Design
• Rather than document a laundry list of
  accomplishments, try to communicate the value
  that these activities provided.
• Benefits
• Shows that you understand the big picture (i.e.
  how your role plays a part in overall
  organizational objectives)
• Helps clarify the significance of a activities
  that may not be apparent by the description
  alone.
• Submitting methods
• Upload Via Website (maybe preferred)
• Email
• Mail

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Interview

• Your resume is simply the means to getting an
  interview. The interview is what will get you
  the job.
• Tips
• Make a test trip to the company prior to
  interview so that youre sure not to get lost.
• Research the Company, memorize, stats and prepare
  questions.
• Analyze the income statement and prepare
  questions. (Use your professors for help if
  required)
• Search the Web for interview best practices.
  Find and prepare for common interview questions.
• Conduct practice interviews.
• Prepare questions specific to the person that may
  be interviewing you (Hiring manager, HR, etc).
  Save your best questions for the people most
  critical for making the decision.

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Choosing a Company

• Hopefully you will have the opportunity to stress
  over which of the several job offers you should
  take. In order to help make the best decision,
  take the following steps.
• Before even attending your first interview, take
  the following steps
• Document the criteria which you consider to be
  important in determining which job you take.
• Identify any criteria that you consider to be
  required in order to take a position.
• Weight the remaining criteria 1 to 10 in
  importance
• You will eventually be ranking each company you
  interview with, identify what would constitute a
  high ranking vs. low ranking
• After each interview rank the criteria 1 to 10 on
  how well the company met the criteria.
• Evaluate the numbers to help assist you in making
  the best decision.

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Smucker IS Intern Program
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Smucker IS Intern Program

• Infrastructure and Operations
• Data Base
• Servers
• Unix
• Desktop
• Networking
• Application Development
• Oracle Application Development Tools
• Unix Environment
• Software Installation and Administration
• Troubleshooting

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IS Internships at Smucker

• Opportunity to find an IS career path
• You become part of the team
• You are allowed to make mistakes
• We leverage your skills
• As you get better, we give you more
• Good taste of the future

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Interested In an Internship ?

• We have openings !!
• Email your Resume to
• linda.liggett_at_jmsmucker.com

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Q A

• Questions and Answers