#BossedUp

Learn how the Toppel Career Center can help you get #BossedUp this semester:

Build your CV, resume, or cover letter with the assistance of our drop-in advising support service or by scheduling an appointment
Organize a career plan with the support of your graduate advisor, Ismaris Ocasio
Search for internships & jobs on Handshake that will help build your skills and practical experience
Sebastian's closet is open to you as a free professional clothing rental service for all interview and career related opportunities
Explore how your strengths and interests intersect through the use of four career assessments offered at Toppel, including MBTI, Strengths Quest, Sokanu, and Strong Interest Inventory
Develop your career readiness by attending our workshops and events
Understand how to translate your research and thesis experience into job competencies through one-on-one advising
Polish your networking skills and online presence by receiving professional communication and LinkedIn advice

Take advantage of all Toppel has to offer! Stop in for advising or visit HireACane.com to learn more.

Oct. 3	Career Expo & Graduate School Fair @ 1:00PM
Oct. 8	How to Articulate your Strengths: Graduate Strength Quest Workshop @ 12:00PM
Oct. 15	Job Search for International Students Part 1 @ 5:30PM
Oct. 17	Job Search for International Students Part 2 @ 5:30PM
Nov. 5	Converting your CV to a Resume for Non-Academic Job Search @ 5:30PM
Nov. 27	PHD Careers Panel & Network @ 5:30PM

Job Search for International Students

The Job Search for International Student series is meant to offer insight into the job search process as well as the sponsorship process. In part 1 of the series, students will learn about best practices for searching for full-time positions. ISSS will also be on hand to discuss the Optional Practical Training (OPT) Process. During part 2, students will hear from Immigration Attorney Aaron Blumberg about applying for the H1-B working visa. Each session will last approximately 1 hour and will be open to all undergraduate and graduate students at UM.

Please arrive on time as both sessions will begin promptly at 6pm. For any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to Anna Kenney at anna@miami.edu or 305-284-5451.

How to Articulate Your Strengths: A Career Development Workshop for Graduate Students

Have you ever struggled with the dreaded strengths and weaknesses questions in an interview? Would you like to learn more about how to talk about yourself in a networking situation? Sign up for the Graduate StrengthsQuest Workshop, today! This workshop will give you the chance to learn about yourself as a professional and how to articulate strengths and skills in an interview.

Students will take the StrengthsQuest assessment in advance, and the workshop will focus on debriefing the results and how to present them. Seats are limited.

Please register for this event through Handshake.

Converting your CV to a Resume for Non-Academic Job Search

Having trouble creating a resume from your CV? Want some tips and advice from a career advisor before you submit your application? This workshop will focus on transforming a CV into a resume, as well as on creating an effective cover letter and LinkedIn profile. This program is open to all graduate students. Document review will be provided at the end of the session to those who bring hard copies.

Please register for this event through Handshake.

PhD Careers Panel & Networking

Curious about your career options as a PhD student? Join the Toppel Career Center for our PhD Career Panel where you can learn about the different career paths that other PhDs have taken. At this event, you'll be able to network with folks who have been in a variety of different industries and gain insight on your career options.

Please register for this event through Handshake.

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