About the Career Crawl Program
Toppel’s Career Crawl program gives you the opportunity to discover what it’s really like to be a professional in a city of interest to you! Why should you be excited to participate in a Career Crawl?
- Visit local employers on-site or virtually: Experience their work environment and company culture firsthand. Learn about current and emerging career paths in that organization and industry. Engage in interactive activities designed to give you a feel for their work.
- Meet UM alumni: Get answers to the questions you’re eager to ask. How did they find employment and make connections in that city? What was the most challenging aspect of their transition from Miami? How much does an apartment in the city really cost?
- Enhance your career readiness: Hear advice on what you should be doing NOW to successfully transition to that city’s workforce after graduation. Gain insight into the skills and qualities that will make you stand out to employers. Reflect on how your Career Crawl experience has shaped your professional development.
Eligibility
- UM sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are currently enrolled full-time
- Applicants cannot be under any judicial sanctions
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75
Career Crawls
Upcoming Career Crawls
London, October 2024
Application dates: July 22 to August 20, 2024 (12:00 pm)
The London Career Crawl will take place on October 13-19, 2024, in London, England. The Toppel Career Center will cover the cost of students' flights to and from London, lodging accommodations for 5 nights, and transportation within the city. Students will be responsible for the cost of meals and additional expenses during the Career Crawl.
Application and selection process:
- Complete and submit your Qualtrics application by August 20, 2024, at 12:00 pm. Please be thorough in your written responses and be sure to include an updated resume.
- Students chosen to proceed in the application process will be contacted by the end of the day on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, to conduct a brief in-person interview at the Toppel Career Center on August 21, 22, or 26, 2024.
- If chosen as a finalist, you must accept the offer by 12:00 pm on August 28, 2024.
- Please note: You must have a valid passport to participate in this Career Crawl.
- For additional information or questions, please contact Rachel Amezcua at rxa935@miami.edu
Career Crawl: Arts & Sciences in Washington, DC, October 2024
Application dates: July 29 to August 28, 2024
The Career Crawl: Arts & Sciences in Washington D.C. will take place on October 13 - 16, 2024, and is only open to students in the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS). CAS will cover the cost of students' flights to and from Washington, D.C., and lodging accommodations for 3 nights. Students will be responsible for the cost of meals, local transportation, and additional expenses during the Career Crawl.
Application and selection process:
- Complete and submit your Qualtrics application by August 28, 2024. Please be thorough in your written responses and be sure to include an updated resume.
- Students chosen to proceed in the application process will be contacted on Friday, August 30, 2024, to conduct a brief in-person interview at the Toppel Career Center on September 4, 5, or 6, 2024.
- If chosen as a finalist, you must accept the offer by 12:00 pm on Monday, September 9, 2024.
- For additional information or questions, please contact Rachel Amezcua at rxa935@miami.edu
Past Career Crawls
Career Crawl: Arts & Sciences in NYC (March 2024)
Co-sponsored by the College of Arts & Sciences and Toppel Career Center
Site Visits: Pfizer, Estée Lauder, Bloomberg, Schonfeld Strategic Advisors, MoMA, CBS News
Virtual Career Crawl (October 2021)
Focus: Intelligence Agencies
Participating Organizations: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Virtual Career Crawl (April 2021)
Focus: Technology Industry
Participating Organizations: Tesla, Microsoft, Citrix
Virtual Career Crawl (January 2021)
Focus: NYC
Participating Organizations: Bloomberg, ESPN, SiriusXM
Virtual Career Crawl (November 2020)
Focus: West Coast
Participating Organizations: Google, Nike, Netflix
Washington, DC (May 2017)
Industry Focus: Government and Public Service
Site Visits: FBI, Capitol Hill (Offices of Congressman Carlos Curbelo, Congresswoman Ann Mclane Kuster, Congressman Brian Mast), Peace Corps, Federal Reserve Board, U.S. Department of State
Miami (April 2017)
Industry Focus: Hospitality
Site Visits: Carnival, National Hotel (Panel featuring Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association, Daycation App, Port Miami, and Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau)
New York City (March 2017)
Industry Focus: Media and Branding
Site Visits: Yelp, NBC News, Ogilvy & Mather, Canon Solutions America (Ralph Lauren, CBS Radio, and Nielsen canceled due to weather)
London (October 2016)
Industry Focus: Global Careers
Site Visits: LetterOne, Chime Communications Limited, Corsair Capital LLC, Diageo, Morgan Stanley, White & Case LLP, Robert Walters
Washington, DC (May 2016)
Industry Focus: Government & Public Service
Site Visits: Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute, Alpine Group, MAXIMUS, US Global Leadership Coalition, Federal Reserve Board, U.S. Department of State
Downtown Miami (April 2016)
Industry Focus: Nonprofit
Site Visits: Miami Foundation, Knight Foundation, United Way Miami-Dade
Testimonials from Past Participants
“The Career Crawl: NYC was a magnificent experience. Through this experience, I gained knowledge in the professional field and how to set myself up for success right now.”
-Aiden Orleans-Pobee, Microbiology and Immunology
“The information I learned regarding my professional development and insights for entering the professional world as an undergraduate is precious.”
-Sophia Plancich, International Studies and Ecosystem Science and Policy
“From getting to know and bond with the other participants to meeting professionals at each company, to engaging in conversation with UM alumni, every interaction offered me a new insight on career, personal development, and overall finding success and happiness.”
–Lucia Moglia, International Studies and Global Health Studies
