Are you wondering how to get a job without experience, when even entry-level positions today often require multiple years of work history? Instead of just considering your resume, your personality and work ethic play a big role in our hiring decisions at UWM. Most entry-level roles actually require no prior experience in a specific position or in the mortgage industry, focusing instead on offering new team members the tools and training they need to succeed.
Here are 5 reasons why you should consider UWM for your next career opportunity:
1. From Mortgage 101 to Role Expert
We will teach you everything you need to know, and we’ll pay you while we train you. At UWM, we’re only as good as our people, which is why we take training seriously and have even been inducted into the Training Hall of Fame. Every new team member is considered entry-level at UWM and participates in “New Hire Training.” The first week is spent going through “Mortgage 101,” learning the basics of mortgages to provide you with a robust foundation to build on.
That isn’t the end of our well-rounded training exercises for newcomers, though. Many new team members proceed to job-specific training that spans multiple weeks or even months, depending on the role. During this time, you will follow an in-depth curriculum that directly relates to your role and teaches you everything you need to know. This ensures that, when these classes are completed and new team members meet their teams, they are prepared and equipped for their position with the knowledge and skills to hit the floor running.
2. Shadowing Opportunities to Learn the Ropes
Everybody knows the feeling of starting something new and having more questions than answers. To help create a positive onboarding, new hires continue their training by shadowing people on their team. A shadow provides the opportunity to observe a specific role, get a feeling for the processes and the people while clearing up any questions that might pop up along the way.
Team members can shadow people across the company, too — even those who have nothing to do with their own position. Do you want to understand what our Operations team does? Are you curious about underwriting? You can simply request a shadow, spend some time with them and find out! UWM also offers virtual job shadows as a flexible and innovative alternative to the in-person option. Through a series of virtual sessions, team members can connect with different teams and observe their workflows. This format not only works around varying schedules but gives all team members the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues and explore potential career paths within the company.
3. AI-Powered Tools for Instant Answers
With AI on the rise, UWM is a trailblazer. What company can say that they developed their own AI-powered tools to support their team members and clients? ChatUWM is UWM’s proprietary AI that helps entry-level new hires master the learning curve of the mortgage industry.
ChatUWM is more than just a generic AI chatbot. It’s a comprehensive tool that efficiently guides clients and team members through documentation, idea generation and loan processes while offering quick answers and solutions. ChatUWM also provides industry information and guidelines as well as articles and announcements, making it a virtual treasure trove of knowledge. Forget searching for something online or endlessly trying to find information in different folders and documents. Just ask ChatUWM and get what you need in seconds. When it comes to mortgages, nobody can know everything, and with ChatUWM you don’t have to.
4. Virtual Resources
Continuous improvement is one of the pillars UWM is built upon and our Academy is a major contributing factor. Team members can access this online platform and its resources from the get-go. This makes the transition to UWM and the mortgage industry smooth and easy, especially when starting in entry-level roles.
Through a variety of assigned and optional courses, new hires can dive into anything they might need to know to succeed in their role. This ever-growing library ensures that everyone is well-prepared and always up to date. Team members are also encouraged to search the Academy for any course that might pique their interest, such as platform and software tutorials, products and guidelines, training and leadership skills and much more.
5. Fueling Collaboration With Team Training
A well-oiled machine needs constant attention to stay that way, and teams function the same way. UWM fosters ongoing team training, designed to create a collaborative and supportive dynamic. Team leads are encouraged to enroll their team in sessions on a wide variety of topics, from industry-specific knowledge to soft skill development and even simple teambuilding exercises. By taking part in these training opportunities, team members not only improve individually but also contribute to a positive team dynamic.
Joining UWM in an entry-level role means getting access to tools and training to build a foundation of growth and success. New hire training provides an in-depth crash course on the mortgage industry, followed by an intensive curriculum that teaches role-specific skills. Job shadowing bridges the transition from theory to practice, helping you get settled into your role, while team training encourages a mindset of continuous improvement. The Academy ensures a seamless introduction to the mortgage industry, and ChatUWM offers a massive database of information and acts as a guide and assistant. Whether you are interested in mortgage career opportunities, are a recent graduate or have no work experience at all — you can start your career at UWM. Join our team!