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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 …You’re 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%
Technical
Specialists &
Support
31%
23%
Hardware Design
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Systems Engineers
16%
14%
Software Design
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Preparing for that 1st Job
Prerequisite: You are technically qualified & You have potential
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Balance - Personal Qualities and Social, Leadership and Technical Skills
Know your Employer
Know the Company’s Culture
Know your strengths and weaknesses
Understand Safety and basic operating procedures
Set goals
Be a leader and team player…trust
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
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“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 Feedback
Panel Q&A
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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
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