Undergraduate Opportunities and Career Preparation
Jan 23, 2016
Undergraduate Opportunities and Career Preparation
Undergraduate Opportunities and Career Preparation
Presentation Outline
Overview of National City Corporation
Overview of Undergraduate Job Opportunities
Landing Your First Job
Questions and Discussion
Undergraduate Opportunities and Career Preparation
About National City
National City Corporation will be a premier diversified financial services company. We will achieve superior levels of financial performance as compared to our peers, and provide stockholders with an attractive return on their investment over time. To achieve this mission, we will provide superior products to our customers at the highest levels of service quality.
At National City, we care about doing what’s right for our customers.
Mission Statement
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1,100+ branches1,500+ ATMs33,000+ employees
About National City – Quick Facts
$117 billion* in assets, 10th largest U.S. bank** Headquarters: Cleveland, Ohio Member banks: Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and Pennsylvania International banking office: Toronto, Canada
*As of 6/30/04** SNL Datasource, 6/4/04
ClevelandCleveland
ColumbusColumbus
LouisvilleLouisville
IndianapolisIndianapolis
DetroitDetroitChicagoChicago
PittsburghPittsburgh
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia
TorontoToronto
St. LouisSt. Louis
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National City Geographic Locales
Columbus
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Louisville
Indianapolis
Chicago
Detroit
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1. Citigroup, Inc. 1,396 2. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 1,120 3. Bank of America Corp. 1,037 4. Wachovia Corporation 471 5. Wells Fargo & Company 397 6. HSBC North America Holdings 272 7. U.S. Bancorp 192 8. SunTrust Banks, Inc. 152 9. ABN AMRO North America Holding 13610. National City** 128
Assets ($billions)*
*As of 7/16/04 ** Includes Provident Acquisition Source: SNL Datasource
About National CityTop 10 U.S. Banks by Assets
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Recent Acquisitions
Allegiant Bancorp • St. Louis, Missouri • Approximately $2.5 billion in assets• Acquisition completed April 9, 2004
Provident Financial Group • Cincinnati, Ohio • Approximately $17 billion in assets• Acquisition completed on July 1, 2004
Wayne Bancorp • Wooster, Ohio • Approximately $825 million in assets• Acquisition to be completed late 2004
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Why National City?
Competitive Benefits and Compensation
Paid holidays and vacation
401(k) plan with matching employer contributions
Relocation benefits
Free or reduced-rate banking services
Educational assistance
Your choice of comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Life insurance and disability coverage
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We’re Looking for Leaders
Program Goals
Attract talented and committed
future leaders
Empower and develop our
associates as leaders
Provide the resources to ensure
success of our associates and
help them grow with the company
Program Qualifications Demonstrated leadership ability through academics or work experience
Strong communication and analytical skills
Results oriented, with a desire to achieve and succeed
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Branch Sales and Management
This 30-36 month program is ideal for individuals who want a
professional career in sales and management.
Through a series of exciting and challenging on-the-job
assignments, you will gain a broad range of skills in sales, sales
management, customer service, consumer and small business
lending, investment product sales, community involvement,
coaching and operations management.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, preferably with amajor in business, economics, liberal arts or marketing/sales.
Available Locations: Metropolitan and community areas in
IN, OH, IL, KY, PA, MI and MO
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First Hand Experience
“Through the Branch Sales and Management Development Program, I have developed my management skills and gained a thorough understanding of consumer and small business banking services, policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and human resources practices. Amazing interactions with Executive Management have provided me with sound advice as well as praise and recognition. What excites me most is the endless potential for career advancement in a dynamic, growing organization!”
Jeanine Samolovitch, Graduate of Washington and JeffersonBranch Manager
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Getting Your First Job
What is involved? • Setting Your Sights – determine which careers/industries interest you
• Sales Skills – make sure you know how to market yourself
• Resumes – clearly outline your experiences and qualifications
• Cover Letters – identify the company and position you are interested in and how you feel you are the best candidate for the job
• Interviews – time to sell yourself to an employer
• Negotiating the Offer – think about the total package
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Behavioral Interviews
What to expect?
• Job-related questions designed to specifically examine past performance
• Past performance is the best indicator of future performance
• Follow the formula PAR: Problem, Action, Result
• Choose several experiences beforehand and practice incorporating them into your answers
• Interviewers will sometimes take notes
• Emphasize that your answer is complete by referring back to the problem
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Before the Interview
Best Practices
• Conservative dress is best, even if company is business casual or casual
• Be prepared – research the industry, the company and the job
• Practice interviewing
• Have extra copies of your resume with you as well as pen and paper
• Develop a strong list of references in advance
• Arrive Early
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During the InterviewBest Practices • Make sure you answer each question in as much detail as possible
• Eye contact is really important
• Always have questions to ask
• Don’t criticize any organizations or individuals
• Use the interviewers’ name during the conversation whenever possible
• Don’t assume your interest in the job is a given
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After the InterviewBest Practices • Write your thank you note ASAP
• Feel free to follow-up with additional relevant information
• If you are eliminated from consideration, you can ask for feedback
• You may also follow up to find out how you stand in the process
• Self-evaluate – what will you improve next time
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Negotiating the Offer
Best Practices
• Research the appropriate salary
• Do not commit immediately – take at least a day to consider
• Make sure you understand the offer
• If you decide to negotiate, make sure you justify why
• Think about the total package and be creative
• You are still being interviewed – be reasonable and be polite
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Additional Resources• “What Color is Your Parachute?, 2004: A Practical Manual for Job Hunters and Career-Changers” by Richard Nelson Bolles
• “What Should I Do With My Life?” by Po Bronson
• Collegegrad.com
•Jobweb.com
• Vault.com
• Salary.com
• MonsterTRAK.com
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Next Steps
Visit www.nationalcity.com
Visit your Career Services’ online recruiting system
Contact Career Services Center for additional help preparing for your job search
Contact Nora Santiago at [email protected] for furtherinformation on our development programs
Good Luck!
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Questions and Discussion