In the latest GE jobcast you’ll hear about new career opportunities with GE Aviation Systems – they are a leading global provider of electrical power systems, avionics, actuation and landing gear, aerostructures and propeller systems to builders and operators of aircraft, helicopters and regional and business jets. The Aviation Systems business is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and employs people at numerous facilities around the world. For this jobcast we’ll focus on opportunities at their newest site in Shanghai, China which will offer fully integrated avionics and services for future commercial aircraft programs.

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Joining us from Shanghai is John, their China Engineering Leader …

* Briefly describe the type of work done in the Shanghai location.

* Describe Your Role / What is your day like?

* Tell us more about the growth/positive energy of the Shanghai location

* The type of roles you are looking to fill, and also what it takes to be
successful at GE

* Why you like working for GE

* What’s the best way to apply?

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[audio] GE’s Advanced Manufacturing and Software Technology Center is an exciting, new, state-of the-art information technology and research and development facility located in Van Buren Township, Michigan. GE is actively looking for some of the best and brightest information technologists, scientists and engineers to join their team at the Center. Joining us for this jobcast is the Site Leader for the Center Vic Bhagat.

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Question #1) Tell us a little about yourself and how you got to this exciting point in your career?

Hi. I am Vic Bhagat — the Site Leader for GE’s new Advanced Manufacturing and Software Technology Center in Michigan … and Chief Information Officer for GE Corporate Information Services.
It’s hard to believe that, just 16 years ago, I started at GE Appliances as a Pricing Manager in their Louisville, Kentucky plant.

From there, I sprung into a series of technical IT roles — serving as Chief Information Officer for GE’s Corporate Audit Staff where I focused on driving information management controllership … to serving as Vice President & Chief Information Officer for CNBC.

In 2002, my background took me to India, where I was CIO for the entire India and Southeast Asia region … and was responsible for leading the company’s Global Development Center strategy.

And then in 2005, I came back to the states to manage all enterprise applications and services across GE.
Just recently, I took on my most exciting career opportunity yet –- heading GE’s brand new Advanced Manufacturing and Software Technology Center in Michigan.

Question #2) Tell me a little bit about how this Center will open similar doors of opportunity for IT professionals and researchers interested in working there?

Well, if you you are looking to embark on a technical career with one of the best companies in the world, I can honestly say that this Center is the place for you. It’s an investment in technology and people.

It’s about hiring the best and the brightest … and giving them access to the latest technologies … and surrounding them with industry leaders who’ll match their big ideas and inspire them to even greater ones.

It’s about working on the newest IT initiative or research project that will help make our GE manufacturing businesses across multiple industries – like aviation … and energy… and healthcare — even more innovative, more productive and more competitive.

And its about doing it in an environment where people just LOVE to come to work.

Where they can test and use the latest technology tools … where they can work in a collaborative and inclusive culture … where thay can take advantage of ammeneties like a gym, cafeteria and learning center … and where the work they are doing today will truly help make a difference tomorrow.

Question #3) Tell us about your timeline for hiring … how many jobs and when?

Sure. Our goal is to grow the Center to roughly 1,100 GE employees over the next few years.
This will include IT professionals, as well as scientists and engineers. In fact, when all is said and done, it is expected that this facility will house the largest concentration of GE IT professionals worldwide.

As far as timing goes, we have a variety of positions currently available and posted on the GE Careers website that interested candidates can check out. And additional positions will be available in a staggered approach over the next few years

Question #4) What kinds of jobs or skills are required?

The majority of our positions will be specialized Information Technology roles, such as business intelligence, networking, information security and data architecture.

These folks will be working on the IT infrastructure and applications that serve as the backbone of some of GE’s biggest innovations. The Center will also house scientists and engineers developing next generation manufacturing technologies for GE’s leading renewable energy, aircraft engine, gas turbines and and other high-tech products. This will include experts in the areas of composites, machining, inspection, casting and coating, and more.

Question #5) Where can folks go to learn more?

Visit GE.COM/AMSTC.

On this site, you can learn more about the Center, see exactly where it’s located and search all of our current job openings.

You can also register an email address on the site if you are interested in receiving the latest news and updates on opportunities at the Center.

In today’s jobcast we’ll take a look inside GE’s Early Identification Program. The EID Program is designed to identify high-potential engineering students early in their academic career as possible candidates for one of GE’s technical entry programs. The EID Program offers students the opportunity to experience a real-life work environment at GE, while developing the professionalism critical to a successful career. Apply at gecareers.com/campusinterview. More info on the EID program.

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Kate will discuss:

o Tell us how you came to work at GE?
o What is the EID program?
o Describe a typical day as an EID/some of the projects they’d work on.
o What kind of training do you receive?
o What are some of the benefits offered to EIDs?
o How does EID challenge interns/co-ops?
o Describe the culture at GE.
o How does EID help in your career development/progression?
o What types of options are available to you after you graduate? (Leadership Programs)
o How to apply? Who is eligible? When do interviews occur?

This jobcast will feature the Edison Engineering Development Program at GE Energy. EEDP is focused on engineering…the program aims to develop technical problem-solving skills through advanced courses in engineering and technical projects that are aligned with business objectives. Today we’ll talk with Kristina Cruden, Engineer, Wind Drive Component Center of Excellence at GE Energy and get her perspective on the program. Apply at ge.com/careers.

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Kristina will answer:

1. Why did you choose GE and EEDP?
2. Describe the requirements for graduating from the EEDP Program and what did you gain from completing the EEDP Program?
3. The program sounds like hard work, what did you like best about it?
4. What advice would you give to being on the EEDP Program?
5. How did your rotation assignment prepare you for your off-program job?
6. How do I get an EID assignment which might help pipeline to one of the program slots?
7. Any words of advice for current EIDs (interns) or students interested in EEDP?

This jobcast will feature the GE Operations Management Leadership Program. OMLP is an intensive program designed to accelerate the development of entry-level talent and produce leaders capable of meeting the challenges facing the operations function at GE. Today we’ll talk with two members of this program, Dennis Krause and Mallika Ramaswamy, both are Program Associates at GE Energy. Apply at ge.com/careers.

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They will answer the following questions:

1. What is the Operations Management Leadership Program?
2. Why did you choose GE and OMLP ?
3. Discuss the rotations, training, teamwork, etc.
4. Describe a typical day/projects you work on.
5. How does OMLP challenge/stretch you and your skills?
6. How does OMLP help in your career development What types of off-program jobs?
7. Who is eligible?
8. When do interviews occur?
9. How do I get an EID assignment which might help pipeline to one of the program slots?
10. Any words of advice for current EIDs (interns) or students interested in OMLP?

This jobcast will feature Morgan Knipe of GE Transportation’s Commercial Leadership Program (CLP). It is a 24-month program designed to develop commercial talent within the GE Transportation Business. Qualified candidates can expect a great deal of exposure and job experience from 4 rotations within GE Transportation. It includes formal classroom training in GE's state of the art facilities, mentoring from senior leadership and career planning during two years leading to a full-fledged commercial role. Apply at gecareers.com

This jobcast will feature Eric Wong of the GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms’ Commercial Leadership Program (CLP). It is a 24-month program designed to develop commercial talent within the GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms Businesses, which include Automation, Embedded Systems, and CNC. Qualified candidates can expect a great deal of exposure and job experience from 3-4 rotations within GE Fanuc. It includes formal classroom training in GE's state of the art facilities, mentoring from senior leadership and career planning during the two years leading to a full-fledged commercial role. Apply at gecareers.com

This jobcast will feature Katie Bossart from the GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies’ Commercial Leadership Program (CLP). It is a 24-month program designed to develop commercial talent within the GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies Business. Qualified candidates can expect a great deal of exposure and job experience from three 8-month rotations within GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies. Apply at gecareers.com

This jobcast will feature Shirish Mathur from GE Money's Commercial Leadership Program (CLP). It is a 24-month program consisting of 4 six-month rotational assignments within the sales and marketing function of GE Money business. CLP offers a core curriculum that fosters development of commercial skills and is designed to develop commercial talent within the GE Money Business. Apply at gecareers.com

This jobcast will feature Josh Koontz of GE’s Water & Process Technologies Commercial Leadership Program (CLP). The CLP program is a 24-month program designed to develop commercial talent within the GE Water & Process Technologies Business. Qualified candidates can expect a great deal of top management exposure while on program. Water CLPs grow technically by participating in a wide variety of hands on projects within their area. Apply at gecareers.com

This jobcast will feature Charles Haworth from GE Energy's Commercial Leadership Program (CLP). It is a 24-month program designed to develop commercial talent within the GE Energy Business.
Qualified candidates can expect a great deal of exposure and job experience from 4 rotations within GE Energy. It includes formal classroom training in GE's state of the art facilities, mentoring from senior leadership and career planning during two years leading to a full-fledged commercial role. Apply at gecareers.com

This jobcast will feature Mike White from GE Motor’s Commercial Leadership Program (CLP). It is an 18-month program designed to develop commercial talent within the GE Motors Business. Qualified candidates can expect a great deal of exposure and job experience from 3 rotations within GE Motors. It includes formal classroom training in GE's state of the art facilities, mentoring from senior leadership and career planning during 18 months leading to a full-fledged commercial role. Apply at gecareers.com

This jobcast will feature Matt Lessman of GE Real Estate's Associate Sales Representative (ASR) / Commercial Leadership Program (CLP). It is a 2-year program designed to develop commercial originations talent within GE Real Estate. Qualified candidates can expect a great deal of job experience within the real estate organization and invaluable exposure to the various GE Capital businesses. It includes formal classroom training in GE's state of the art facilities, mentoring from senior leadership and career planning during two years leading to a full-fledged commercial origination role. Apply at gecareers.com

This jobcast will feature Michael Lofgren from the GE Commercial Finance Fleet Services Commercial Leadership Program (CLP). It is a 12-month program designed to develop sales talent within GE Fleet. Qualified candidates can expect a great deal of exposure within GE Fleet's sales organization. You will work with your sales team as well as the other departments within GE Fleet to learn the in and outs of the Fleet industry. The goal of the program is to build a confident and ready to hit the ground running Account Manager once you come off program. Apply at gecareers.com

This jobcast will feature GE Consumer & Industrial's Commercial Leadership Program (CLP). It is an 18-month training program designed to develop commercial talent within the GE C&I Business. Qualified candidates can expect a great deal of exposure and job experience before rolling into a Sales Engineer position. It includes formal classroom training in GE's state of the art facilities, mentoring from senior leadership and career planning throughout the 18-month program. Nicole Jones, Consumer & Industrial CLP Program Member talks about this key sales role. Apply at gecareers.com

This jobcast will feature GE Energy's Commercial Leadership Program (CLP). It is a 24 month program (sales) designed to develop commercial talent within the GE Energy Business. Listen as Mark, a CLP Program Member talks about the role and how the program challenges him. Apply at gecareers.com

In this podcast you’ll hear:

1. Why did you choose GE?
2. Describe a typical day as a CLP/describe some of the projects you work on?
3. What kind of training do you receive?
4. What are the things you like about your job?
5. Describe the people you work with?
6. How does CLP challenge you?
7. How does CLP help in your career development/progression?