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Show i t I I I W, Mr':.' 1 y il-i "I was wrong about 'i"!' I IBM. You can get into T5W J the mainstream here . X " , & Mr with a liberal arts degree? Wi t "I used to think IBM was a place for engineers, scientists, x&r , and machines. y I "But not for liberal arts graduates. And definitely not for I vj American History majors, like me. (This is John Robohm, I an IBM Marketing Representative specializing in banking.) Ik 7 & "Then I talked with an IBM interviewer. He explained that V Vv P much of the work at IBM is solving problems. So if you have a SSv i' logical mind, you could go into areas like programming or market- J ing. Both of which are in the heart of IBM's business. I "My job is helping banks use computers. Which isn't nearly . as technical as it sounds. You deal with people a lot more than I - with machines. "At first, the idea of sales appalled me. You know, you think - "' of Willy Loman and so on. But marketing at IBM is entirely I v different. You're a problem solver. You have to come up with "4 1 new solutions for every customer. "I guess that's what makes the job so interesting. That and the level of people you deal with. I usually work directly with the ) ' president of the bank. You get a lot of responsibility in this job v very soon after you start. And if you're good, your income goes along with it." 1 QxT It What John has said covers only a small part of the IBM story. For . ' more facts, visit your campus placement office. Or send an outline of y your career interests and educational background to E. C. Purtell, 'r . Jr., IBM Corporation, Dept. C, 3424 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, , California 90005. We're an equal opportunity ETA? employer. cb l I I |