#KeepinIt100

Meet Obi Khair, a first-gen sophomore majoring in computer science on a data science track with a minor in business technology and mathematics. Last fall, Obi joined the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine as a database analyst. He was responsible for data analytics and managing the REDCap database for alumni career research. He also embarked on a new role at the UM School of Architecture MRED+U as a web development assistant. Here, he worked on the front-end development of multiple university websites and research projects.

Obi says he is thankful for the support he received from Toppel Career Center, which is how he was able to do practice interviews with Bloomberg. These sessions provided him with insightful feedback on perfecting his technical project presentation and how to stand out from the crowd in the current tech industry. He also visited the Bloomberg office when he attended the Career Crawl: Arts & Sciences in NYC over spring break, where he gained exposure to engineering, sales, and trading at the heart of Bloomberg.

Piece of Advice:

"Consistency always outperforms competitiveness. As long as you are curious to try new challenges, you will always achieve great opportunities and be able to collaborate with the best competitors."

Sep. 4	Learn a Latte with KPMG @ 12 PM
Sep. 5	Summer 2025 Libra Internship Program - Information Session @ 5 PM
Sep. 8	JCPenney Suit-Up @ 4 PM
Sep. 17	BreakThru Diversity Mixer @ 4 PM
Sep. 18	Job & Internship Expo/Graduate School Fair @ 1 PM

JCPenney Suit-Up Event

Are you looking for high-quality professional clothing at a reasonable price? Then we invite you to attend this year’s JCPenney Suit-Up event sponsored by The Toppel Career Center!

With our Job & Internship Expo/Graduate School Fair and other major career fairs on the horizon, stop by the Dadeland Mall JCPenney on Sunday, September 8th from 4 – 7 PM to save BIG on select clothing items such as (but not limited to) suits, dress shirts, dresses, skirts, shoes, and so much more!

If you need transportation, no worries – we’re offering Lyft codes that you can access after you register. So whether you’re looking for new clothes for one of our upcoming career fairs, or just want access to affordable, high-quality professional clothing, register on Handshake today!

Looking at Career Fairs on Handshake

When it comes to finding jobs, internships, and events, Handshake is the place to look. Throughout the academic year, we always host a variety of events – including career fairs. This semester, some of these fairs include:

To find them on Handshake, just log in and click on “events” in the left-hand column. Then on the events page, just click “Career Fairs at Your School,” and there you’ll find all of the upcoming career fairs.

To register, click on “Join Event” when you're on the page of the event you'd like to attend. There, you'll also see the employers who'll be in attendance. This is extremely useful because if you know who’s attending, you can plan accordingly and come prepared!

Making Connections With Cane2Cane

Networking is essential if you wish to grow as a professional and an individual. Not only does it bridge connections to new opportunities, but it also provides you with the opportunity to learn from people who can help guide you in your career journey.

You can learn at least one thing from everyone you meet, and learning from someone in your field or who was in a similar position can be even more beneficial since your goals most likely have been in alignment at some point.

When it comes to networking with fellow ‘Canes, Cane2Cane (C2C) is one of the best places to do so. On C2C, you have the chance to connect with fellow ‘Canes, UM alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the university. There are thousands of users on C2C, so activate your account today to start networking!

Internship Opportunities

Job Postings

BreakThru Diversity Mixer

Toppel Spotlight

Student Teacher Intern (Fall Internship)
OneHope

Commercial Banking - Middle Market Banking & Specialized Industries Summer Analyst Program
JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Healthcare Intern
MSL, P.A.

Talent Acquisition Intern
H&CO, LLP

Marketing Intern
Boucher Brothers

Public Works and Grants Intern
Village of Key Biscayne

Public Relations Intern (Spring 2025)
rbb Communications

Microbiology Intern
Tolka AI Therapeutics

Intern, Brand Graphic Design
Televisa Univision

Legal Internship
Caserta & Spiriti

Biomedical Engineer (Digital Operating Room Integration Specialist)
Brainlab, Inc.

Legal & Compliance, Research Compliance Associate
AlphaSights

Brokerage Analyst Program
Stream Realty Partners

Environmental Consultant
Trinity Consultants

Construction Manager Trainee
Lennar Corporation

Golf Associate Designer
Perry Ellis International

Regional Industrial Engineer
The Sherwin-Williams Company

Foreign Service Diplomatic Technology Officer
U.S. Department of State

Professional Geologist
Miami-Dade County

Building Inspector
Miami-Dade County

When it comes to choosing a career, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) may play an important role in how one feels within the workplace. To ensure that we are connecting diverse students to employers who value DEIB, we’ll be hosting our BreakThru Diversity Mixer on September 17 at 4 PM in the Lakeside Village Auditorium & Expo Center.

This event is designed for underrepresented student populations, including Black, Indigenous, & People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, first generation, and students with disabilities, to connect with employers who value and promote DEIB.

It serves as a lead into our signature Job & Internship Expo/Graduate School Fair and supports future professionals by providing them an early opportunity to connect with employers before attending Expo. BreakThru Diversity Mixer

Taryn Ezekiel

Career Coach

Meet Taryn Ezekiel, a senior creative advertising major with a double minor in music industry and creative writing from Philadelphia, PA!

Taryn is a part of Gravity Magazine and Grammy U. One thing she wishes she had known earlier is that it’s okay to not be involved in so many things at once because you can still get opportunities without doing all of that.

One way that Taryn was #KeepinIt100 to achieve her goals was by getting an internship with Live Nation over the summer, which is in a field she would love to work in.

Piece of Advice:

“Everything isn't for everybody.”

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