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Development Program

Advancing tomorrow's leaders through a rotational approach

Start Your Professional Development at Unum

A three-to-four year rotational leadership program designed to give participants experience in a wide variety of job roles. Each experience is unique, allowing the flexibility to pursue individual interests, develop strengths, and prepare for a successful leadership career.

Development and Growth

Robust curriculum focused on personal and professional development
Ability to stretch and grow in an environment that encourages curiosity, celebrates innovative thinking
Designed to fast track into leadership roles

Strong Network

Senior leader mentorship
Ability to lead and collaborate with others on highly visible, enterprise-wide projects and initiatives
Strong network of program alumni across Unum's Leadership Development Programs

Rotational Work

3-4 year rotational program
Each rotation may be 12-18 months depending on role, complexity and business needs
Gain experience in multiple job areas (Beneﬁts, IT, Finance, Marketing, Communications, Management)

Eligibility: Demonstrate leadership and 3.0 cumulative GPA

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Employee Testimonials

"The Professional Development Program is an essential leadership pipeline for Unum. It gives a diverse group of early career professionals a wide range of opportunities to grow, learn, innovate, and lead in a company with a powerful mission of helping the working world thrive throughout life's moments."

Hanako Cashin

Director, Professional Development Program

"PDP has been the most transformative part of my career so far. It gave me confidence, tools, and a seat at the table. By taking me through several roles, it enabled me to step into unfamiliar spaces, be trusted with impactful work, and learn how to deliver results through it all."

Shemar McKoy

Senior Professional Development Program Associate, Class of 2022

"PDP has been an amazing opportunity to work with incredible leaders and talented peers across the business. The experience has accelerated my growth and given me a deeper understanding of how we collaborate to better serve our customers."

Alexandra Brooks

Professional Development Program Associate, Class of 2023

Key Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits and rewards at Unum, including:

Student debt relief and reimbursement programs to support learning expenses

Generous paid time off for volunteer activities working alongside a variety of our community partners

Hybrid work schedules that combine a mix of at-home and in-office work days

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What to Expect: Application and Interview Process

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Submit your application

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. During our review, we'll look for applicants to demonstrate a personal commitment to leadership opportunities on their resumes.

Leadership can show up in different ways – whether it be on campus activities, involvement with fraternities or student clubs, community efforts, or volunteer activities to name a few. Describe how you get involved and make a difference.

Participate in a phone interview

This 45-minute interview with our Talent Acquisition Consultant will consist of behavioral style questions along with a review of the program in greater depth and answer any questions you may have.

Complete a manager interview

This 45-minute interview with our HR Program Manager and Professional Development Program Associate will consist of behavioral style questions, with a strong emphasis on leadership competencies.

Participate in assessment day

During this final stage of the interview process, you will have the opportunity to meet with several of our senior leaders and program associates who are deeply invested in the program. On Assessment Day, you will be scheduled for (3) 45-minute interviews including a final interview, presentation, and case study. You will also be asked to complete a 90-minute leadership assessment and to submit a brief biography in advance of Assessment Day.

Opportunity to receive an offer

After Assessment Day, you will hear from our Talent Acquisition team regarding the outcome of the interview process.

Timeline

Once you submit your application, it usually takes 2-4 weeks to move through the interview process.

Not Graduated Yet?

No problem! Check out our variety of internship opportunities.

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Life at Unum

Inclusion and Diversity

Our active and vibrant employee resource groups help us steer corporate inclusion and diversity efforts. We host events throughout the year celebrating and promoting the diversity of our workforce.

Award-Winning Workplace

Every day, we tackle the challenges of changing markets, find new ways to be the best and deliver on our commitments. Our dedication is reflected in the awards we regularly receive from industry organizations.

Benefits that Matter

Learn more about careers at Unum and the benefits that come with them, including time off, flexible work arrangements, mentoring and world-class development to launch your career.

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