How UNI Business students secure jobs long before graduation
How UNI Business students secure jobs long before graduation
Graduates of the Wilson College of Business are career-ready, and nothing demonstrates this more than the college’s impressive 99% placement rate. In fact, many students secure jobs well before graduation, thanks to the education and connections they gain at UNI.
Here are the stories of a few of those students.
Mack Eastman (‘24), Public Auditor, RSM
Eastman’s first job is taking him to a place he had never visited before college — and that’s exactly what he wanted. After completing both the MAcc and CPA programs at UNI, he’ll be joining RSM in Charlotte, North Carolina. He accepted the job offer during the fall 2024 semester.
“Students at UNI have the opportunity to choose their own adventures,” Eastman said. “UNI and employer recruiters are flexible about finding placements according to student preferences, and that’s awesome.”
Looking for somewhere warm, Eastman discovered Charlotte for its proximity to both the mountains and the ocean, along with its moderate year-round weather. He interned at RSM’s Charlotte office in the summer of 2024 and quickly fell in love with the city.
Eastman credits accounting professor Tim Lindquist and the Accounting Club for helping him secure an opportunity at RSM. A week after walking into Lindquist’s office for internship guidance, Eastman received emails from several large accounting firms. Additionally, the Accounting Club helped him prepare for networking and interviews.
“At UNI, graduating with a job is almost the standard,” Eastman said. “The accounting program is challenging, but it prepares you for the real world — working with clients, handling tough assignments, and putting in the time to learn and succeed.”
Reagan Lommell (‘24), Assurance: FSO Technology Risk, Ernst & Young
In her new role in Minneapolis, Lommell will be applying everything she’s learned as a triple major in finance, management information systems and business analytics. She first learned about the opportunity when EY presented to UNI’s Information Systems and Business Analytics (ISBA) Club and accepted the job offer in the fall 2024 semester.
Her role will primarily focus on information systems within EY’s financial sector, where her background in both business and MIS will be invaluable to understanding EY’s control systems and the work they serve.
UNI provided extensive opportunities for involvement and faculty support beyond the classroom. Lommell has served as vice president of the ISBA Club and held part-time roles at Northwestern Mutual and John Deere.
“All of my professors have been incredibly helpful with the job search,” Lommell said. “In addition to the curriculum at UNI providing a strong foundation, the professors have such passion for helping students.”
Regan Pals (‘24), Leadership Development Program, Principal
Pals’ career goal is to work in leadership — something evident in her decision to join Principal’s prestigious leadership development program. UNI has provided her with a strong launching point, thanks in part to her involvement in four student organizations, two of which she leads as president: Wilson Business Student Ambassadors and the Presidents’ Council, which consists of the elected leaders from every Wilson Business student organization.Pals also completed two internships at Principal before accepting her post-graduate role in November 2024.
Throughout her journey, UNI’s career services department provided valuable support. Advisers reviewed her resume, helped her prepare for interviews, and guided her through multiple internship opportunities and job offers.
“UNI prepares students so well,” Pals said. “The business core curriculum offers such broad knowledge, and as a marketing and management major, I appreciated having that strong general business education. But what’s been most beneficial are all the student organizations and the leadership experience gained there.”
