What It Is Like to Work Here
Begin your career here and you’ll get an opportunity to do something extraordinary with your first job out of school—make a real difference. We have modest goals: Help 85 million people live healthier lives. Change the landscape of health care forever. Leave the world a better place than we found it. Such aspirations attract a certain type of person. Crazy talented. Brilliant. Compassionate. Driven. You’ll find these people everywhere you turn here. You’ll also find a world of career options fueled by your performance and limited only by imagination. Start here. And start doing your life’s best work.SM
Life at UHG
We are tackling challenges and seizing every opportunity to transform health care. Supporting communities and serving millions of people around the globe. Everyday is a new opportunity to make a difference. To help make the health system work better for everyone.
How We Foster Inclusivity & Diversity
We are dedicated to building global teams where relationship and contributions are irreplaceable. Learn how we work to foster inclusion and diversity in the communities we serve and in the workplace.
We partner with organizations that stand among the best to build healthier communities and to create a modern health workforce.
We source and recruit talent from every corner of society and communities to create teams with the insights and energy to innovate.
We have long standing relationships with organizations like INROADS to meet and engage with talented college students.
We fund a vitally important Diverse Scholars Program that has awarded nearly $2 Million in scholarships to 175 diverse students.
Student Profile
Meet Iris L. | Nature Trailblazer & Technology Development Program Graduate
“Interpersonal relations and communication contribute to team camaraderie because you need the same strong attitude when you are camping. You need healthy relationships to trust each other; out in the woods or in the office.”
Hear from our Talent
Here’s what some of our talented recent graduates and students have to say about their experience at UnitedHealth Group.
“It’s just a really great opportunity because you have fresh minds that really are driven to make an impact and they’re going to work really hard and come up with something new and something innovative.”
“I started out as an intern in college and now I have a full time position. The program I’m in and the company itself really promote learning new skills, taking classes and training. I make sure to take advantage of that so I can grow as a professional and bring more value to the company and my clients.”
“The fact that you can be in some place where you know you’re making an impact, where you can excel as much as possible, learn as much as possible, and the people around you just make you want to keep doing that. That’s just out of this world.”
“It’s been a space where I have really been able to identify what work I really love to do and what energizes me. And that has come from leadership investing in that skill set and my desires.”
“You really can break apart from what you expect you want to do to what you really want to do in the company. I think that is the awesome part about working here.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I apply for internships and full-time roles for college students?
Because a majority of our college recruiting occurs on campus, the best way to apply for opportunities with UnitedHealth Group is through your campus’ online system or with Career Services. If UnitedHealth Group is not actively recruiting on your campus, we invite you to search and apply for opportunities on our college careers website.
Does UnitedHealth Group provide sponsorship for internships and full-time permanent positions?
Although we do not provide sponsorship for most of our college internship or full-time roles, UnitedHealth Group carefully reviews the number of employees who require visa sponsorship. Policy requires that the number of visa-sponsored employees is kept at a minimum due to the expense, time, and resource commitment these visas require. On a limited basis, UnitedHealth Group will also sponsor the permanent residence process. Each decision is evaluated on a case by case basis depending on the availability of qualified applicants.
What will the interview/offer process look like?
While the process may vary, typically, the first round of interviews is completed on campus, and the second round is done in our office. After the second round of interviews, candidates are notified if they will or won’t be receiving an offer.
What are the chances I’d get a full-time job offer after I complete an internship with UnitedHealth Group?
This is determined by business need and individual performance during internship. No guarantees, but it is our desire to convert interns who have proven to be strong performers to full-time employees.
Are all positions located in Minnesota?
While we have many opportunities for college students in multiple Minnesota offices, we also offer opportunities in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, North Carolina, Arizona, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, and other locations around the country.
What type of formal training / mentoring should I expect to receive as a college new hire?
UnitedHealth Group offers employees extensive career development and training opportunities. While this will vary from manager to manager, new college hires can expect to have regular feedback sessions and an annual formal review process. New college hires can also participate in a new college hire orientation with the opportunity to connect and network with other new college hires.
Are there opportunities to work internationally?
While UnitedHealth Group is a global company, at this time, we do not have any formal student programs through which we send U.S. students abroad. However, as you grow your career at UnitedHealth Group, there are many opportunities to develop in the international space.
Does UnitedHealth Group offer a relocation package for internships and full-time college roles?
Typically, UnitedHealth Group does not offer relocation for internships or full-time college roles.
Does UnitedHealth Group provide summer housing for student internships?
Please check with your recruiter to see if summer housing is provided for your summer internship role/program.