At UWM, our commitment to career growth is unmatched. In 2025, we set an ambitious goal to promote 4,500 of our talented and dedicated team members within 3 years. And we’re well on our way to making that happen!
So, what makes someone stand out as the obvious choice for a promotion? We’ve found that the best way for employees to pave their path for growth is by embracing strategies that are aligned with company policies, taking advantage of training programs and being part of a culture that supports them.
Here’s how to help advance your career by leveraging career growth strategies:
Four Career-Boosting Strategies
1. Set Personal and Professional Goals
Setting clear professional goals that complement company goals puts you on an upward path. Even your personal goals can help you practice accountability, responsibility, and commitment to self-improvement, demonstrating a growth mindset toward achieving a successful career. Clear goals keep you focused, motivated and confident that you’re on the same trajectory as leadership.
UWM helps our team members stay focused on their goals by offering “Your Time” monthly one-on-one meetings. During these sessions, you’ll set, discuss and explore your professional and personal goals. Together, you and your leader will establish clear objectives and milestones to help you achieve those goals, while progress will be consistently reviewed to ensure you stay on track.
2. Optimize Networking Opportunities
Networking is about building relationships, sharing knowledge and creating connections that drive career growth. A solid networking strategy should include listening to and learning from trusted peers and industry leaders. By following effective networking tips, you can expand your professional network significantly.
UWM offers numerous networking opportunities through employee resource groups, the UZone intranet site, company-wide team events and sports leagues. We’re firm believers that in-person meetings build stronger bonds than virtual ones. So, we encourage coffee chats at our on-site Starbucks or Dunkin’, meetups in our privacy coves and lunchtime conversations at one of our many dining areas.
3. Find a Mentor
Mentorship plays an important role in your continuing professional development. They offer constructive feedback, act as sounding boards and help you refine your skills and ideas while avoiding common career pitfalls.
UWM supports a robust mentorship culture through job shadowing, structured mentor programs and sessions with our on-site career coaches who can connect you with mentors within the company. Team members are encouraged to seek guidance and periodically engage with our internal recruiters to check open positions and transfer opportunities throughout the company.
4. Commit to Continuous Learning
Committing to continuous learning in and out of the workplace helps ensure you remain adaptable, competitive and innovative — qualities that capture the attention of decision-makers and keep you top of mind. Strive to become the subject matter expert who your peers can rely on for accurate information and guidance.
UWM supports continuous learning through a variety of initiatives, including virtual training courses, an annual companywide 3-week training blitz, job shadowing opportunities and more. By fostering a culture of continuous learning, we drive innovation and bring new capabilities and knowledge to our teams.
By applying these four strategies, you’ll stand out as the obvious choice for career advancement. Are you looking for a company that prioritizes promoting from within and provides resources and opportunities for growth? Apply here and start your journey and ongoing career growth with UWM.
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