This document provides information about what it takes to get hired after graduation from the University of Northern Iowa. It discusses that achieving success typically involves maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher and gaining internship and leadership experience. On average, 3/4 of UNI students graduate with experience in their field, and the average starting wage is $40,000. The university also offers student employment opportunities, with over 4,000 student jobs available across campus in various departments. Student employees gain valuable work experience while working flexible hours.

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