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October 9, 2017

#MakeMoves

Look who’s been making moves! Altaïr is a Senior majoring in Entrepreneurship & Marketing and minoring in Finance.

One of Altaïr’s passions is aviation, and he aspires to start his own airline company. This past summer he was the Product Development Intern at JetBlue on the interiors team, responsible for designing the interior for all JetBlue aircrafts. Altaïr has been great at coming into Toppel for career advising, practice interviews, and interview preparation. Way to go, Altaïr!

Some advice from Altaïr: “Start early! Don’t wait until your junior or senior year to get work experience. The summer of your freshman year is the time to gain an internship in a field you think you might enjoy. Use the time to really hone in on where your passion lies, whether it is in a specific industry or an overarching topic such as marketing. Once you figure that out, you can really use that passion or area of interest to guide your university career and make it what you want.”

#MakeMoves this semester like Altaïr 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.

Oct. 9	Teach For America- Breezeway Table @ 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Oct. 9	MAXIMUS Open House @ 4:00PM - 6:30PM
Oct. 10	OPT/OPT STEM Workshop with ISSS @ 3:00PM
Oct. 10	Mastercard Info Session @ 6:00PM
Oct. 11	Citrix Tech Talk @ 6:30PM
Oct. 12	Microsoft Info Session @ 5:30PM

TONIGHT at Toppel: Shift Happens

Exploring Majors & Career Paths

Some of the most successful people in every field will tell you that they got to where they are today on a complex, winding path–not a straight one. Attend this program at 5:30PM to learn how to optimize your mindset and embrace when shift happens throughout your life. Are you unsure of what you want to do with your major, or if that major is even for you? This program will be especially beneficial to you. We know that choosing a major can be hard and so can figuring out what career path is right for you, so we're here to help!

What is Professional Attire?

The first impression you make on a potential employer is incredibly meaningful and important. When you first meet, employers and graduate school representatives will form an assessment based on what you're wearing and how you carry yourself. Some tips to dress for success:

Err on the conservative side; it’s better to be over-dressed than under-dressed
Things to avoid: jeans, sneakers, flip-flops or sandals, wrinkled clothes
Look as polished as possible from head to toe, it shouldn’t look like you just rolled out of bed or came straight from class
Less is more! Keep your look simple but classic

For some outfit inspiration check out our Pinterest page.

If you're in need of some professional attire, check out Sebastian’s Closet.

Connect with Employers through Handshake

Was there company you’re interested in that wasn’t at the Career Expo? Use Handshake to connect with them!

Search for the employer you are interested in on Handshake and favorite their page.
Look for the email address of the company’s Recruiting Manager on their Handshake page under “Contact Information.” Consider emailing this person to express your interest and inquire about any job openings. Tip: make sure this email is worded very professionally and includes some background information about yourself; attach your resume if it’s polished and ready.
On the company’s Handshake page, see if any UM alumni work there who you can connect with. Again, be professional when emailing.
The company’s Handshake page also lets you know if they will be doing any events on campus in the near future.

Jobs & Internships

Marlins Internship Job Fair

OPT/OPT STEM Workshop with ISSS

Toppel Spotlight

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS)

LATAM Brokerage Work Measurement Intern

UPS Freight Forwarding Network Redesign Intern

Air Cargo Process Improvement Intern

FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Florida Division of Emergency Management

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Business Analyst – Sales Operations

Digital Marketing Analyst

JOHNSON & JOHNSON CO. – PRODUCT SUPPLY

Engineering Aide

October 19th @ 10:00AM - 6:00 PM

The MVP Internship Program aims to offer young leaders an opportunity to enhance their academic and professional development at Marlins Park. All internships are paid positions and range from ballpark operations to human resources. For more information, please visit marlins.com/jobs.

October 10th 2017 @ 3:00PM

In this session ISSS (International Student and Scholar Services) will provide students with the information they need to apply for OPT/OPT STEM Extension to work in positions related to STEM majors after graduation.

Register on Handshake here.

Alicia Rodriguez

Director of Employer Engagement

Ali oversees the Toppel Career Center's efforts to build a strong recruiting program which provides students, alumni, and employers with opportunities to connect. In this role, she supervises the Employer Engagement team. Ali coordinates employer company site visits and manages Handshake, the online career management system. Ali earned a Master of Education in College Student Personnel and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Florida.

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