#LevelUp

Meet Mohammed Aljurayyan, a Business Analytics and Business Technology major!

After realizing that an internship experience was the prerequisite to being an effective future professional, he searched on Handshake and secured an internship with Heinemann Americas as an order manager. During his internship he processed and managed their orders in Microsoft Excel sheets. He says this experience helped him develop a strong sense of responsibility and trained him to be disciplined and organized.

Mohammed says that Toppel has been his compassionate guide throughout his journey. Toppel not only led him to the finest opportunity and trained him to make the most out of it, but they also helped him see and value his own potential. He says now that he knows his worth and is also aware of market trends and demands, he feels well-equipped to step into the professional world with confidence!

Piece of Advice:

“Do not shy away from seeking help and guidance. Believe that productive criticism and sincere guidelines will lead you to success like nothing else.”

Mar. 7	Rethink Your Resume and Online Brand with Teach for America @ 7 PM
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Three Things Hiring Managers Always Say and What They Mean

Recounting some of the things that were said during your interview can either be really hopeful or really discouraging. Sometimes guessing what someone may have meant when they said something can leave our brains stuck in a place of uncertainty.

After attending Expo, you may even be looking back and thinking about some of the things that were said during your conversations. Luckily in the article below, you'll hear from a former recruiter who goes over some of the top three things hiring managers say and what they actually mean.

It's good to remember that when it comes to dwelling on the past and waiting for future outcomes, it’s always helpful to be present, patient, and confident that you did your best while realizing that what's meant to be will be.

Following up With Recruiters on Handshake After Expo

Now that you’ve successfully networked and navigated Expo, the next best thing is to follow up with the recruiters you’ve spoken with. Just like with any interview, it’s essential that you follow up and send a thank you note to whoever interviewed you; and career fairs are no different. You should have received business cards from the individuals you spoke with or asked for their information, but if you didn’t you can always resort to Handshake.

To find the employers, you can go to the “see all employers” tab under the event and find the company you spoke with. You can then go to their individual employer page, which may have their “public staff list.” If you see your interviewer there, you can simply message them by clicking on their name and going to their page.

If you cannot find the person who interviewed you, you’ll have to take matters into your own hands and do your own research on the web. Companies usually have a staff page on their website or LinkedIn page, but here are some tips on how to find their contact information if you still can't find it.

Universum Career Test

How would you describe your dream job? We want to know! By taking the 2023 Universum Test , it can help you make that dream a reality. The test provides you with a FREE profile analysis on your Career Type – highlighting your strengths, opportunities for growth, and companies that best match your needs and values. By taking the Universum Career Test you will be:

Sharing your top 5 ideal employers so we can invite them to engage with the U.
Expressing your short-term and long-term goals so Toppel and employers can know what really matters to you.
Indirectly telling us how the Toppel Career Center’s services could improve.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make your voice heard and to learn more about your strengths, opportunities for growth, and suggested companies that best match your personality. Also, just by taking this test you automatically have the chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!

Internship Opportunities

Job Postings

Global Internship Conference Student Challenge Competition

Toppel Spotlight

2023 Leadership Program and 2024 Rotational Internship
Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP

Medical Writing Intern
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

2023 Corporate Internship - Accounting
Hilton

Bell Labs Robotics Intern
Nokia

NASA SCaN - Technology Educational Satellites Networking Experiment Development - SIP
NASA Glenn Research Center

Machine Learning Engineer Intern
Dell Technologies

Disney Television Animation Studio Planning & Operations Intern, Summer/Fall 2023
The Walt Disney Company

Yearlong Video Production Intern
U.S. News & World Report

Target Finance Year Round Intern
Colgate - Palmolive

Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Steidinger Scholar Intern, Center for Conservation Social Science Research/Freshwater Fisheries
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

2023-2024 AmeriCorps School Day Learning Coach
City Year

NYC 2024 Audit - Assurance & Technology Control Services (ATCS) Summer Internship (Summer Leadership Program)
EisnerAmper

Early Childhood Court Case Manager
Eleventh Judicial Circuit

VMware Engineer
Epic

Technical Team Member
Fast Enterprises, LLC

Associate Field Engineer – Florida Panhandle
NextEra Energy, Inc.

2023 Summer Internship | Trade Marketing | Indianapolis, IN
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Office Management Specialist
U.S. Department of State

Social Media Coordinator
HIVE the Agency

Beauty Advisor (Retail) L'Oreal Luxe Brands: Armani, YSL, Lancome, Kiehl's, Urban Decay, Valentino
L'Oréal

In conjunction with the 2023 Global Internship Conference, CIEE is hosting a Student Challenge Competition. This is your chance to win a trip to Berlin and a CIEE-facilitated summer global internship in the Summer of 2024!

During this Student Challenge, teams will work collaboratively to solve a real challenge presented by an industry partner. Teams will develop and submit their responses to the Student Challenge for a chance to compete and present in front of a global audience in Berlin, Germany during the Global Internship Conference from June 18-23. Each member of the final winning team receives a CIEE-facilitated global summer internship in 2024!

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable skills that employers are looking for, expand professional networks, and help position yourself for global career opportunities. They are also collaborating with Microsoft to offer free Microsoft Fundamentals Certifications to all students participating in the competition. You may sit for up to 8 Microsoft Fundamentals Certifications for free through July 1, 2023. Spots are limited so register early to secure your spot!

Laura Landetta

Guest Experience Assistant

Meet Laura Landetta, a Junior International Studies and Political Science major with minors in Economics, who was born and raised in Ecuador! Laura is the Vice President & Co-Founder of First Gen Canes, the Dean’s Ambassador of the College of Arts & Sciences, and the Elections Commissioner for Student Government.

One way she had to #LevelUp was by achieving the goals she set for herself during her first semester. She says she has come to realize that the decisions she makes during her time at UM are critical steps that will shape her for the rest of her life.

One thing she has done is be open to networking with other people who can help her in her career and who can guide her, as well as not being afraid to pursue what she wants or even to begin new things that can be intimidating.

Piece of Advice:

“Always keep the #LevelUp mentality.”

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