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April 2, 2018

#MakeMoves

Meet UM Alumna, Samantha Ku! After graduating from the U with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2010, Samantha worked at Citibank in New York. Today Samantha considers herself a reformed banker turned techie and currently leads Capital Operations at Square, Inc., a FinTech company focused on economic empowerment through financial services for the underserved.

Samantha says leaving traditional banking for ‘Fintech’ allowed her to learn what it means to have an impact. “At Square we are disrupting the industry and working toward financial inclusion to traditionally underserved communities.” To learn more about Samantha and how UM prepared her for life as a professional click here.

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

Apr. 2	My Ceviche- Breezeway Table @ 11:00AM
Apr. 3	Healthcare Meet-Up 2018 @ 4:00PM
Apr. 3	Women in STEM Careers @ 6:00PM
Apr. 3	Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice @ 7:00PM
Apr. 5	Middlebury Language Schools @ 5:00PM
Apr. 9	Peace Corps, City Year and Teach for America Panel @ 6:30PM

Professional Development Opportunity for STEM Students

The Professional Development Academy is a 9-week program designed to help you develop knowledge and skills for career readiness and success. The Academy will offer you the opportunity to explore critical competencies identified by employers. As a participant, you will receive the following: 1-credit transcript notation, Certificate of completion, Networking opportunities with employers who recruit ‘Canes, Opportunities for personalized industry connections.

The Academy will take place Wednesdays, August 29 - November 7, 4:00-6:00pm.

Please fill out the PDAcademy application here. Applications are due April 3, 11:59pm.

Use Handshake's "Resources" Page

Access Toppel’s resources through Handshake! Select the “Resources” page under the “Career Center” tab to find helpful tools for exploring career pathways, conducting company research, expanding your career search, and more!

Some of these resources include:

Creating student business cards through PrintFarm
Access to various publications such as the Wall Street Journal
Access to career assessments to uncover your strengths, interests, skills and abilities
Information on finding summer intern housing
Tools for searching for jobs and internships abroad like GoinGlobal & My World Abroad

Check out the “Resources” page today!

The Worst Career Advice that Students Receive from Parents

For many of us, the first career advice we receive is from our parents. Although parents try to be helpful during students' job searches, their well-meaning advice can sometimes be outdated. The working world has changed and continues to evolve - the advice that worked for previous generations may not reflect this new reality.

In this article Allison Green, the human resources expert who runs the popular "Ask a Manager" blog, goes over some of the worst pieces of career advice that students receive from their parents and better approaches students can take in today’s work world.

Jobs & Internships

Women in STEM Careers

How to Rock Your Summer Internship

Toppel Spotlight

PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS

Creative Services Intern, Marketing

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO

2019 Corporate Analyst Development Program Summer Analyst Opportunity

BOX

Security Automation Internship – Summer 2018

GYRO

Account Management Trainee

FRONTIER STRATEGY GROUP

Global Consulting Solutions Intern

HUMANA

Clinical Analytics Summer Intern

Tuesday, April 3rd @ 6:00pm

Join us at Toppel for this presentation focused on successful women in various careers in STEM.

If you are pursuing a STEM career such as, engineering, sciences, technology, computing, construction or architecture this event is a must attend! Grab this opportunity to hear from a UM engineering alumna and a former executive at General Electric, meet new people, build your network, and develop your career.

Register on Handshake here.

Wednesday, April 11th @ 6:30pm

Kick-off your summer internship experience at Toppel! If this is your first time as an intern or you are looking for ways to turn your internship into a permanent opportunity, we have you covered. Learn how to be an all-star intern this summer! We will discuss office etiquette, communication do’s/don’ts, how to handle difficult situations, networking and ways to leave your mark. Bring your questions to ask our panel of former interns, featured employers, and Toppel advisers. We will have expert advice and insight for all students no matter your experience level or industry.

Register on Handshake here.

Carolina Diaz

Communications Graduate Assistant

As the Communications Graduate Assistant, Carolina works to strengthen Toppel’s communications, by assisting with the marketing, planning, advertising, and promotion of Toppel's programs and events. She is especially proud of her role in putting together this weekly newsletter, The Toppel Insider.

Carolina earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Notre Dame and is currently pursuing her Masters in Fine Arts in Interactive Media specializing in user interface/ user experience design.

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