Posting Jobs and internships

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The University of Miami and the Toppel Career Center prepare students to take on roles in the world’s top organizations. If you would like to post an opportunity for our students to apply to, select an option from below that best suits the needs of your organization and your team.

Handshake

Handshake is the first stop students make when looking for these opportunities, and the service is free to students and employers. Here are some tips for registering on Handshake:

  • Make sure to fill out your Company Profile as completely as possible for students to review
  • Make sure the email address you provide is your official business email account, such as YourName@YourCompanyName.com
  • You may also choose to participate in Talent Engagement Opportunities (including interviews) and Career Fairs; simply click on the appropriate tabs in Handshake for further instructions

Employer guide to handshake

Job/Internship Posting Policies

The Toppel Career Center reserves the right to determine posting eligibility and delete job postings deemed unsuitable for students/alumni seeking full-time and internship positions. When submitting postings, please ensure they meet the guidelines below:

  • Full-time positions require an education level of Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree
  • Organizations/Positions which require a charge to the student will not be approved
  • Job description provided is detailed, clear, and comprehensive
  • Compensation is indicated and based on base salary (not including commission)
  • Company/organization must have an active website and company email address
  • Internships must meet the standards under The Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
  • Postings must adhere to our Recruiting Policies

Recruiter's Guide to Creating an Internship Program

The University of Miami’s Toppel Career Center believes that quality internships are an extremely effective
way for organizations to test, train, and recruit potential full-time employees while, at the same time, offering students an opportunity to learn and gain practical work experience. This guide provides tips for getting your internship program started. 

Project-Based Work & Micro-Internships

Cane2Cane Projects

The University of Miami's Toppel Career Center has partnered with PeopleGrove to share short-term, project-based work experiences with University of Miami students and alumni. Through Cane2Cane Projects, UM community members including alumni, employers, and other friends of the University can post projects for students and alumni to complete. Not sure about what a project entails? We provide you with sample project templates to help you get started. Click here for more info or to get started.

Parker Dewey Micro-Internship Program

The University of Miami's Toppel Career Center is partnering with Parker Dewey to provide students with access to micro-internship opportunities. Similar to other job search engines, Parker Dewey's platform allows students to browse job opportunities that they may be interested in, and to make contact directly with employers.

Micro-Internships provide organizations with a competitive advantage when recruiting University of Miami students. By offering these short-term assignments, you can gain early access to high-potential students, support your diversity and inclusion efforts, and enhance your brand on campus, all of which lead to improved hiring outcomes. Micro-Internships don’t replace your existing internship program or on-campus recruiting efforts, and hiring managers value the immediate support making it easy to engage them in these mutual auditions.  Click here to learn more or get started.