#MakeMoves

Look who’s been making moves! Meet UM Alumna Colleen Kenyon, Associate Manager in Innovation Practice at Nielsen, who has been working at Nielsen since graduating in 2014. In her role as Associate Manager, Colleen helps manage client relationships and oversees analyst development and project management for the Innovation Practice department.

Collen says that she enjoys working at Nielsen because of the people, the culture, and client impact. “I find the work we do with our clients on their new product launches really exciting. The research we do helps inform key decisions that play out in the market place and it is truly rewarding to know we helped along the way. I love going to the store and seeing products that I have worked on!”

Some advice from Colleen: “Be curious about whatever ignites you. Know your field of expertise and always keep learning more. Take advantage of every opportunity and soak in as much as you can. You never know where your experiences and [the] people you meet will lead you. 2) Sign up for mock interviews/resume reviews with employers at Toppel! This is a great way to get in front of employers and helps you stand out. I *swear* it is how I got hired at Nielsen!”

#MakeMoves this semester and take advantage of all Toppel has to offer! Check us out at HireACane.com.

Already making moves? Be an inspiration to your fellow classmates and email us at toppel@miami.edu with the subject “make moves” to share how. Or tag us in a post on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter (@HireACane) showing how you’re making moves and using the hashtag #MakeMoves. We’d love to hear from you! If we do, you’ll be entered for a chance to win some Toppel swag.

Nov. 13	UNCF Scholarship & Internship Info Session @ 5:00PM
Nov. 14	First Derivatives Breezeway Table @ 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Nov. 14	Government + Non-Profit Panel and Meet-Up @ 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Nov. 15	SEO Career Panel Discussion & Information Session Follow Event @ 7:00PM

The Government & Non-Profit Meet-Up & Panel

Tuesday, November 14 @ 6:00PM-8:00PM

The Government & Non-Profit Meet-Up and Panel is a great opportunity to learn about career options in a variety of civil service and social impact roles. During the event, there will be a panel discussion featuring specialists in the field and opportunities to network and interact with industry professionals on a one-on-one basis.

Professional dress is required for entry and students are encouraged to bring at least 20 copies of their resume.

Are you prepared for the Government & Non-Profit Meet-Up and Panel?

Create/revise your resume. Click here for advice and templates.
Conduct company research. Click here for a list of companies attending.
For day of Expo: Print at least 20 copies of your resume, bring your CaneID, dress professionally, and remember to collect business cards from recruiters for following-up after the event. Click here for info on what professional attire entails.

You can come to Toppel for walk-in advising, a resume or cover letter critique, mini practice interview, and/or LinkedIn profile critique. Walk-in advising schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Click here for more information.

Register on Handshake.

7 Tips for Young Professionals

Starting your first job or internship can be intimidating. While you’re probably excited to have gotten the opportunity, making the transition from the classroom to the office can be daunting.

Check-out this short-read for some great tips on preparing for a new job and the lifestyle changes that come with entering the “real” world.

Conduct Company Research with Handshake
& LinkedIn

Conducting company research is a key step in the job search process. Handshake and LinkedIn are both great networks you can use to research companies you are interested in. These are some ways you can gain valuable information about a company through Handshake and LinkedIn:

Look for other UM alumni who work at the company you’re interested in and reach out to them -- LinkedIn is an especially useful tool for looking for alumni. There is an Alumni page for every college and university that lets you sort and filter alumni.
Handshake is especially great for getting recruiters’ contact information. For example, on Handshake when you visit a company profile, often times there is a public staff list and the university recruiter’s contact information is present. The company has someone in this role for a reason – they’re your primary contact for any questions you may have about the position and for expressing your interest in it!

This article covers other ways to conduct company research, such as using the company website, social media, and review sites.

Jobs & Internships

Featured
Internship

Government & Non-Profit Meet Up

Toppel Spotlight

DHL ECOMMERCE

Tax Intern

MIAMI MARLINS

Intern, Guest Services

CVS HEALTH

Undergrad Internship – Retail Inventory Management

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER

Neuroscience & Neuroimmunology Research Internship

BURNS ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS MARKETING

Burns Entertainment & Sports Marketing Internship

FACEBOOK

Intern – Consumer Insights Scaling, Marketing Science

PROCTOR & GAMBLE (P&G)

Consumer & Market Knowledge – Freshman Leadership Forum – Student Program

SEO Career is a pre-professional development program targeting talented Black, Hispanic, and Native American undergrads. They offer free training in technical skills, soft skills, and professional development. They also offer real-world business applications of academic concepts and one-on-one coaching and support.

Applications are open to undergraduate students with at least one summer left before graduation.

The SEO Career Alumni will be hosting an informal informational on November 15th. There will be a general overview of the program followed by an alumni panel.

Register on Handshake here.

Nov. 16 @ 11:00 - 7:00PM

LinkedIn and P&G are coming to campus to help develop your professional brand and get you career ready! The “Like a Pro” College Tour event includes:

One-on-One advice from LinkedIn and P&G executives
Free professional headshots
Free P&G giveaways

Only 8 Universities in the U.S. were selected for this tour – and UM is one of them! Drop by any time between 11:00AM - 7:00PM at the Shalala Center (3rd Floor Ballrooms) for this great opportunity.

Join the event on Handshake.

Christian Garcia

Associate Dean & Executive Director

Christian is a higher education professional with nearly 20 years of experience in a variety of areas within student and academic affairs. He currently serves as the Associate Dean and Executive Director of the Toppel Career Center, where he is responsible for the management and strategic direction of one of the country's most innovative and dynamic career centers. Previously, Christian served as Associate Director of Employer Relations, responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with employers representing a wide range of industries. Christian currently sits on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and is very active on the local, national, and international career services stage. Christian earned his Master of Science degree in Higher Education from Florida State University and Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Florida International University. Prior to the UM, he worked at the University of Michigan and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.