#OwnIt

Meet Elisa Villamizar Vogt, a senior double-majoring in finance and business analytics with a minor in French!

Last summer, Elisa interned at Interchecks Technologies in New York City as a Summer Analyst. Through this experience, she gained valuable hands-on experience in financial markets, strategic decision-making, and analysis. This internship solidified her passion for finance and inspired her to pursue more opportunities in the field.

Elisa says the Toppel Career Center played a key role in helping her become career-ready. Through the Angelo Family Endowment Fund, she secured funding for her internship. She also states that Toppel helped her refine her resume, prepare for interviews, and support her through the internship process. This made her feel empowered every step of the way!

Piece of Advice

"Take advantage of every resource available to you – whether it’s Toppel, a networking event, or a mentorship opportunity. Stay optimistic, even when the process gets stressful, and be ready to say yes to opportunities that come your way."

Aug. 25	The Power of Connections: Networking & Mentorship for Pre-Health Students @ 1 PM
Aug. 26	Virtual Career Planning Office Hours with Handshake’s Early Career Expert @ 2:15 PM
Aug. 27	2026 Hilton Summer Corporate Internship Program Webinar @ 5 PM
Aug. 27	Teach For America Corps Info Session @ 7:30 PM
Aug. 28	Job Search Strategy For International Students @ 5 PM

JCPenney Suit-Up Event

Need professional attire without breaking the bank? Join us for this year’s JCPenney Suit-Up event, brought to you by the Toppel Career Center! With some of our major career events coming up, this is the perfect chance to upgrade your wardrobe.

Visit the Dadeland Mall JCPenney on Sunday, September 7th from 4–7 PM and enjoy exclusive discounts on a wide selection of professional clothing. Need a lift? Toppel has you covered! We'll be offering Lyft codes that will take you to and from campus for the event. Just RSVP on Handshake to get the code.

Whether you’re preparing for a career fair or simply want to add polished, affordable pieces to your closet, don’t miss out. Register on Handshake today and take advantage of these savings!

How to Find Events on Handshake

If you’re looking for career-related events happening on campus, Handshake is the place to go! Once you activate your Handshake account, you will have access to all of the upcoming events and career fairs that are available to you.

To do this, just log in to your Handshake account, click on “events” and there you’ll see all the upcoming events. If you’re looking for something specific, you can apply any relevant filters based on networking events, career fairs, virtual events, and more!

While we always provide the upcoming events of the week here in the Toppel Insider and on our Instagram, it’s best to take some time to browse through any upcoming events in the future that catch your eye and save them by using the little bookmark tab in the top right corner of the event so you can refer back to them later!

All About Resumes

Your resume can sometimes be the first impression you make on an employer, so it’s best to make sure it stands out in the hands of recruiters. When it comes to your resume, we have a wealth of resources, but it has two main functions:

To serve as a snapshot of your experience to give an employer an idea of how it aligns with a given role.
It should be easy to navigate to get the first point across quickly and effectively.

How you do that is totally up to you, but you can stop by Toppel and meet with one of our highly trained career coaches any time Monday – Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM or virtually on Zoom to get help with writing a resume, tweaking it, or anything else career-related that you’d like assistance with!

Internship Opportunities

Job Postings

Job & Internship Expo/Graduate School Fair

Toppel Spotlight

Internship in Urban Development
Milas LP (Moderno Development Real Estate)

Digital Banking Intern
Tropical Financial Credit Union

Legal Internship
Beckham Solis P.A.

AI Project Management & Business Operations Intern
HELO Solutions

Talent Acquisition and HRIS Intern
Willis Lease Finance Corporation

Engineering Intern (Surveying)
Titan America

Fall Landscape Architect Intern
Raymond Jungles Inc.

Videographer & Video Editor for Social Media Ads
NexPhaz

Environmental Science Internship
Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc

UI/UX Design Intern - Human Computer Interaction
Realfinity

Suggest an Internship

Campus Recruiter
AlphaSights

Research Data Specialist II
State Water Resources Control Board

MS Science Teacher
Charter Schools USA

Course Manager
Marine Biological Laboratory

Account / Project Manager
Wendover Art Group

Civil Engineering- Assistant Engineer
REB Engineering, Inc.

Technical Media Producer
Gray Media WHNS Fox Carolina

Graphic Designer
Jack

Full Stack Developer- AI & System Architecture
Mywayv LLC

Music Business Management Associate (Entry-Level)
Royal Entertainment Business Management

Financial Analyst
Azuria Water Solutions

Attend UM's signature recruiting event, the Job & Internship Expo/Graduate School Fair on September 24th at 11 AM in the Lakeside Village Expo Center, Pavilion & Auditorium!

Expo attracts companies from various industries, so it is your chance to explore internships and full-time job opportunities, both locally and nationally.

Expo will also feature our Graduate School Fair, where you can explore options from universities across the country! Talk to college recruiters, find out their requirements, and apply on-site. So if you want to come and see what opportunities are out there, register now!

Andrea Nieves Mendez

Career Coach

Meet Andrea Nieves Mendez, a senior majoring in biomedical engineering from Ponce, Puerto Rico! On campus, she’s actively involved in several organizations, including the National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, Caribbean Students Association, and the Puerto Ricanes Club.

This year, Andrea is looking forward to putting her technical skills into action through her Senior Capstone project. Andrea says she wishes she had known earlier how much of a difference it makes to choose your professors wisely — the right instructor can make or break a semester.

As she prepares for graduation, Andrea is ready to #OwnIt by refining her resume and LinkedIn to confidently tackle job applications. Her dedication and preparation have already begun to pay off – she’s hopeful that by next semester, she’ll land her biggest opportunity yet: a full-time job offer!

Piece of Advice:

“Walk through life as if you already have what you desire, and your daily actions will start mirroring your goals.”

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