#KeepinIt100

Meet Sophia Plancich, a senior majoring in ecosystem science & policy and international studies with minors in art and geography!

Last year Sophia worked as a research assistant for Dr. Haoluan Wang in the geography department. During her time there, she gained experience surveying and working with focus groups and co-authored a paper with him about urban inequities and food deserts.

Sophia also interned at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center under an REU (research experience for undergraduates) as a Citizen Science intern, where she worked on an independent GIS project, which she was chosen to present at the Southern Regional Science Conference last April! Sophia was also an intern at the Xavier Cortada Foundation, a non-profit focused on facilitating social engagement and outreach regarding climate change through artwork.

As a transfer student, Sophia entered UM in the fall of her junior year and wanted to take advantage of all the resources the university offers. She used Toppel for help with resumes, cover letters, and headshots and attended many events the past year.

Piece of Advice:

“Don't forget to have fun and take advantage of all the opportunities UM offers. Most importantly, lean on your professors; mine have helped me discover so many new opportunities throughout my time here. And go 'Canes!”

Oct. 7	Careers in Healthcare Workshop @ 1 PM
Oct. 7	Career Fair Prep Workshop for SONHS @ 5 PM
Oct. 8	Networking 101: The key to job success for international students @ 3 PM
Oct. 9	Healthcare Career Fair 2024 @ 4 PM
Oct. 11	Using Interstride to optimize your job and internship search @ 3 PM

Connecting With Professionals on Cane2Cane

If you’ve attended any of our career fairs, there’s a good chance that you met with a recruiter who also happened to be an alumni. So did you know that there’s a platform designed to connect you with your fellow ‘Canes?

Cane2Cane (C2C) is a platform that will help you connect with UM alumni and professionals associated with the university to help you advance in your career. The good thing about C2C is that it offers you a way to engage with them on a different level.

It’s possible that they receive dozens of messages on LinkedIn and don’t always have time to answer them. If you message them on C2C, you're more likely to get a response and make a connection! If you have someone in mind, you can directly search for them there. Or you can browse through the users based on what you’re looking for and get connected!

Register for the Healthcare Career Fair on Handshake

Are you pursuing a career in healthcare? Don’t miss the Healthcare Career Fair this Wednesday at 4 PM in the Schwartz Center for Nursing & Health Studies! This event is a great opportunity for students and alumni to explore internships and full-time positions while networking with top healthcare employers.

To get the most out of this experience, we recommend attending some of our sessions today, such as the Careers in Healthcare Workshop at 1 PM and the Career Fair Prep Workshop at 5 PM. These sessions will help you prepare and make the most of your time at the fair. Don't miss out on the chance to jumpstart your healthcare career!

LinkedIn Learning Career Readiness Hub

Whether you’re starting an internship, a new job, or advancing in your career, mastering essential skills is key to your success. Through our LinkedIn Learning Career Readiness Hub, you have access to on-demand courses and videos to help you develop the eight crucial career skills defined by the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE).

These skills are essential core skills that will set you apart in any situation. And the best part is that LinkedIn Learning is free to all students! All you have to do to access it is log in with your CaneID. Not to mention, you can also explore LinkedIn Learning courses for your career circle to enhance your industry-specific knowledge.

Internship Opportunities

Job Postings

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Congressional Internship Program

Toppel Spotlight

The Real Public Defender Intern
The Real Public Defender Co

Private Equity Summer Analyst 2025
I Squared Capital

Theater Arts Education Intern
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood

Web Developer Internship
Nationwide Transport Services

Coral Conservation and Reef Restoration Internship
Coral Restoration Foundation

Audit Internship
Hancock Askew & Co., LLP

Financial Management Group Summer Internship Program
Macquarie

Leadership Development Program Intern
Restaurant Brands International (RBI)

Content Intern
Art of Tea

Archives Intern
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Analytics & Sales
World Fuel Services Corporation

Management Training Program
Enterprise Mobility

Desktop Support Engineer
Epic

Systems Engineer
Miami-Dade County Public Schools

English/Language Arts Teachers (Grades 5-12)
Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Hydrogeologist
Miami-Dade County

Art Consultant
Serge Sorokko Gallery

Case Manager, Child Protective Caseworker
Maine Department of Health and Human Services

Environmental Engineering Consultant
Trinity Consultants

Leasing Agent
State Street Properties

Looking for a paid internship that fits your college schedule? Apply for CHCI’s summer or fall Congressional Internship Program! These internships offer an incredible opportunity to connect with accomplished leaders, including CHCI alumni, who are passionate about advancing the Latino community. Leaders come from a variety of fields, including Capitol Hill, Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and more!

As a CHCI intern, you'll attend weekly sessions focused on CHCI’s four pillars of leadership: self-discovery, transformation through collective power, rooted in strength, and planting seeds for tomorrow. These sessions are designed to empower and connect the next generation of Latino leaders. So apply by December 1, 2024, to be a part of the Summer 2025 program!

Mary Gorski

Career Coach

Meet Mary Gorski, a 5th year architecture student with a minor in art and art history!

Mary is a writer, designer, and photographer for Distraction Magazine. This semester she is most looking forward to enjoying her last year on campus with friends, starting up her internship again, and pursuing her independent thesis research design project.

One thing Mary wishes she had known before she came to UM was how many free and inexpensive community events there are in the area. There are a variety of opportunities, from vintage markets to jewelry-making classes, which are a good way to get to know the community and Miami.

Mary has been #KeepinIt100, starting her career by being open to new career paths and opportunities. Keeping an open mind is sometimes the best course of action. Over the summer, Mary interned with Kimley-Horn and explored a new field. She said it was an incredible experience, and she ended up receiving a full-time job offer for next summer!

Piece of Advice:

“Be selfish with your time in your 20s. This is a rare period of time where we have both autonomy and a lack of responsibilities; we should do as we please and say yes to as many opportunities as possible. Here's to making the world our best friend!”

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