Orientation Sheet
- 1. What does it take to get hired? EXPERIENCE UNI Career Services has found that the common formula in achieving success at graduation is a combination of the 3-2-2. 3.0 GPA + 2 Internships + 2 Leadership, or 2.7 GPA + 2 Internships + 3 Leadership, or 2.5 GPA + 3 Internships + 2 Leaderships INTERSHIP PROGRAM HOURLY AVG WAGE $13.42 AVG HOURS A WEEK DESCRIPTION 24 Gaining pre-professional experience prior to graduation is important. On average 3/4 of UNI students graduate with experience in their field. Record of Success 4 out of 5 students graduate with experience in their field $40k is the average starting wage 95-97% success Fairs and Events Fall and Spring Career Fairs, UNI Overseas Fair for Educators, and UNI Teacher Fair What we offer personalized coaching job board access mock interviews career decision making course resume referral to employers on campus interviewing resume critiques access to 50,00 Alumni and over 4000 employers University of Northern Iowa EXPERIENCE
- 2. UNI EMPLOYMENT HOURLY AVG WAGE $ 8.00 HOURS A WEEK DESCRIPTION 15-20 Over 4,000 student employees and around 200 unique jobs are available Student Employees How do you find a job? Largest Campus Employers Work Study FAQ 1. Department of Residence (950) Dining (800) Housing (150) 2. Library 3. WRC (330) 4. GBPAC 5. CSBS Step 1: What do you want to do & where? Step 2: Prepare application materials Step 3: Find Jobs & People Networking is key to locating jobs. University of Northern Iowa Do I have to do Work Study? No! 90% of all campus jobs are not work study Does work study mean I get to study at work? No, all campus jobs have the expectation you will be working What jobs can I get with work study? Any! Work study follows the student so you can use it for any on-campus position Working on campus is great. I gain pre-professional experience while working flexible hours with amazing superiors who are fueled by my success. “ -Olivia J STUDENT EMPLOYMENT