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February 12, 2018

#MakeMoves

Meet Ross Milani, a senior pursuing a double major in industrial engineering & economics who will be working at Deutsche Bank's investment banking group post-graduation.

Ross participated in Toppel's London Career Crawl, where he had the opportunity to meet C-suite executives at major firms like Morgan Stanley and peers with similar professional ambitions.

Some advice from Ross: "If you really want to work in a specific field or at a specific company, don’t just apply online and hope you make it through the proverbial “black hole” for resumes. Reach out and network with professionals, especially if they’re UM alumni. You’d be surprised at how often people will respond if you reach out asking for their advice/about their background. Often times, these informational chats will really help develop a professional relationship and are far more helpful than simply saying you’re interested in an opening right off the bat when reaching out."

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

Feb. 13	A & S Undeclared Student Assessment Session #1 @ 3:30PM
Feb. 16	Peace Corps- Breezeway Table @ 11:00AM
Feb. 19	Peace Corps Application Workshop @ 6:30PM
Feb. 19	Diversifying Graduate Education: Preparing & Applying to Graduate School @ 3:00PM
Feb. 20	The Hertz Corporation Information Session @ 5:00PM

Career Fair Prep- Presented by Maximus

Attending Career Expo on Feb. 21st? Not sure what your strategy should be or how to network with recruiters?

Join David Ong, Senior Director of Corporate Recruiting at MAXIMUS, as he dissects how to best approach a career fair. With 20+ years of recruiting experience, David will help you understand what recruiters are looking for and how you can stand out from the other candidates.

Register on Handshake here.

Use Handshake to Sign-Up for EPIC

The Employer Practice Interviews & Critique (EPIC) program is an exciting way to gain a competitive edge on the job market by meeting with actual employers. Students are paired with a recruiter for a 30-minute resume critique or practice interview.

Some of the companies participating in EPIC:

Alight Solutions
Chewy
FBI
Miami Marlins
Nielsen
And More!

To reserve your spot in the program, login to Handshake and search for “EPIC” under the Interviews tab found in the left-hand column.

Steps to Take Before Expo

If you want to set yourself up for a positive career fair experience, you need to prepare.

Below are some steps you can take to make sure you're Expo ready:

Develop a strong resume: You can come to Toppel for walk-in advising for a resume or cover letter critique, M-F 9:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Create business cards: Design and order your business cards online on websites like Moo.com. You can also create your own by purchasing blank business cards at stores like Office Depot, and then using a computer and laser printer.
Research companies & organizations attending the Fair: Take a look at the list of companies attending on Handshake and conduct research on the ones you’re interested in.
Craft your elevator pitch: Don't get caught off guard by the "Tell me a little about yourself" question. Spend some time writing and practicing your 30-second pitch. Here’s a great article with tips on creating an elevator pitch.

Jobs & Internships

The Job Search for International Students

Universum Career Test

Toppel Spotlight

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Fall Internship, Rocky Mountain National Park- West Side Interpretation Intern

MIAMI INSURANCE BROKERS

Human Resources Interns

JETBLUE AIRWAYS

JET Summer Intern

DOLLAR GENERAL

Distribution Center Intern in Zanesville OH

CDW

CDW Summer Internship Program- Sales Internship- Chicago IL

SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

Columbia Records Big Red Internship

CARNIVAL

Part Time Internship

The Job Search for International Student series is meant to offer insight into the job search process as well as the sponsorship process. In part 1 of the series, students will learn about best practices for searching for full-time positions. ISSS will also be on hand to discuss the Optional Practical Training (OPT) Process.

During part 2, students will hear from Immigration Attorney Aaron Blumberg about applying for the H1-B working visa. Each session will last approximately 1 hour and will be open to all undergraduate and graduate students at UM.

Please arrive on time as both sessions will begin promptly at 6pm. For any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to Anna Kenney at anna@miami.edu or 305-284-5451.

Use this tool to give you an edge in the job search process!

Take the 2018 Universum Test to discover your Career Type and identify employers that fit your profile. Best part? It's FREE, and your opinions will be heard by your ideal employers!

By taking the Universum Career Test you will be:

Sharing your top 5 ideal employers so we can invite them to come to campus.
Expressing your short-term and long-term goals so employers and the Toppel Career Center know what really matters to you.
Indirectly telling us how the Toppel Career Center’s services could improve.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make your voice heard and to learn more about your strengths, opportunities for growth, and suggested companies that best match your personality. The test closes on February 19th.

Click here to take the test.

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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