#OwnIt

Meet Sophia Knutson, a senior Computer Science and Data Science & Artificial Intelligence double major!

This past summer, Sophia interned as a Summer Analyst at Schonfeld. The experience not only gave her exposure to workshops and speaker events in the finance industry but also solidified her career path, as she recently accepted a full-time offer to return to Schonfeld’s CST team as a Business Analyst after graduation.

On campus, she is a founding member of Kappa Theta Pi, a professional technology fraternity, where she served as VP of Marketing and VP of Professional Development. In these roles, she mentored peers, organized workshops, and helped grow the organization from nine founders to over sixty members. She shares that Toppel played an essential role in her success, from refining her resume to preparing her for interviews and connecting her with opportunities that led directly to her full-time offer.

Piece of Advice:

“Success looks different for everyone, so define what it means to you. Break your long-term goals into smaller milestones and focus on one step at a time. Learn from failure, keep improving, and always give your all, because there are no shortcuts to success.”

Oct. 7	Finding Success Through Service: A Lunch & Learn Panel with City Year @ 12 PM
Oct. 7	Virtual Career Planning Office Hours with Handshake’s Early Career Expert @ 2:15 PM
Oct. 8	Healthcare Career Fair @ 4 PM
Oct. 8	Become a Career Coach at Toppel Information Session @ 7:30 PM
Oct. 9	Miami-Dade County Public Schools Connect Café @ 4 PM

Interview Help With Toppel

Feeling nervous before an interview is completely normal, but preparation can make a world of difference. The key is to focus on the basics: research the company, come up with thoughtful questions, and practice sharing your story in a clear, authentic way. Think of it less as an interrogation and more as a conversation where you and the employer get to know each other.

At Toppel, we make it easier to prepare with practice interview options. You can record yourself through Big Interview and submit responses for career coach feedback, or stop by during drop-in hours to meet with a career coach for a live 20-minute practice session. Already practiced with a peer career coach? Then you can schedule a 30-minute appointment with a staff career coach for more in-depth guidance.

Find Jobs & Internships on Handshake

Did you meet some great companies at a recent career fair? That’s a strong first step, but don’t stop there! The best way to turn those conversations into real opportunities is through Handshake. By logging in, you can search for those same employers, view their job postings, and apply directly. It’s a simple way to keep the momentum going and show you’re serious about the roles you discussed.

Handshake makes it easy to explore thousands of jobs and internships tailored to students. Just click the “Jobs” tab to filter by location, industry, pay, or even positions aligned with your major. New postings appear every day, so applying early can give you a competitive edge. Whether you’re planning ahead for summer or thinking long-term after graduation, Handshake connects you with employers who want to hire students like you!

Register for the Healthcare Career Fair

Thinking about a future in healthcare? Don’t miss the Healthcare Career Fair this Wednesday, October 8, from 4 – 6 PM in the Schwartz Center for Nursing & Health Studies!

This exciting event is designed to connect you with a wide range of leading employers across the healthcare industry. This is your chance to engage directly with recruiters, learn about different opportunities, and gain valuable insights into today’s healthcare landscape.

Come prepared to ask questions, share your resume, and build connections that could open the door to your future career. If you’re serious about making an impact in healthcare, then register today!

Internships

Job Postings

Become a Career Coach at Toppel

Toppel Spotlight

Marketing Intern
Miami Beach Convention Center

Office Support Specialist Intern
Broward County Board of County Commissioners Human Rights Office

Audit Intern
Cherry Bekaert

Social Media and Marketing Intern
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc.

Aquaculture Farm Technician Internship
Everglades Oysters

Engineer
Decoscape LLC

Construction Engineering Internship
Florida Department of Transportation

Videographer Photographer Intern
Pixels on Target LLC

Business Internship Fall’25 Program in Brooklyn
NANOV Display Inc.

Accounting Internship
Hirsh & Company, CPA’s

Suggest an Internship

Design Engineer - Water Resources
Bolton & Menk, Inc.

Graphic Designer
Ardex Americas

Fish & Wildlife Biologist
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

System Designer I
Island Exterior Fabricators, LLC

Portfolio Management & Capital Markets Analyst
Freddie Mac

Actuarial Development Program
Liberty Mutual Insurance

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

Cleared Software Engineer
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Rotational Analyst - Leadership Development Program
Carnival Cruise Line

Peace Corps Response Volunteer
Peace Corps

NextGen Leadership Program Associate
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Are you eager to lead on campus and support your peers in their career journeys? The Toppel Career Center is seeking enthusiastic students to become Career Coaches, which is a paid internship opportunity where you'll enhance your professional development while guiding fellow 'Canes.

As a Career Coach, you'll assist peers with resume building, cover letter writing, interview preparation, and more! This role offers firsthand access to career services and employers, providing a unique platform to develop your leadership skills. If you're interested, please join us for our Career Coach Info Session this Wednesday, October 8, at 7:30 PM to learn more!

Leslie Rodriguez

Career Coach

Meet Leslie Rodriguez, a junior from Sarasota, Florida, majoring in Exercise Physiology with a minor in Public Health on the Pre-Med track!

On campus, Leslie serves as the Secretary of the Optometry Club and is an active member of AMSA. She also volunteers at DOCS Health Fairs hosted by the Miller School of Medicine, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the healthcare field. This year, she’s most excited about applying to medical school and taking the next step toward her dream of becoming a physician.

For Leslie, #OwnIt means taking full control of her time and being intentional about how she uses it. She knows that anything worthwhile takes both time and effort, and her focus on mindfulness has already given her clarity and confidence as she prepares for her future in medicine.

Piece of Advice:

"The most valuable thing you can do is make mistakes. Without them, you will never truly learn."

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