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February 19, 2018

#MakeMoves

Meet Brianna Valdivia! Brianna is a senior double majoring in Management and Public Relations with a minor in Business Law. Last summer she interned at UM in the Department of Special Events and Projects under the Advancement Division. Having this opportunity further solidified her passion for education and interest in pursuing a graduate degree in higher education.

Brianna started taking advantage of Toppel’s resources early in her college career. As a freshman, she participated in the Toppel Internship Program and as a junior, she was a part of the Professional Development Academy, and gained a scholarship from the experience. Brianna has also participated in two career crawls, the first being in D.C. and the other in NYC, where she served as a Crawl Leader.

Some advice from Brianna: “Do as much as you can to seize the diverse educational and career opportunities that are right in front of you - even if they are out of your comfort zone! Now is the time to make mistakes, discover new fields, and identify what you're passionate about. Oh! And don't forget to use Toppel!”

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

Feb. 20	Fast Enterprises- Breezeway Table @ 9:00AM
Feb. 20	The Hertz Corporation Information Session @ 5:00PM
Feb. 20	Career Fair Prep- Presented by Maximus @ 6:30PM
Feb. 21	Spring Career Expo 2018 @ 1:00PM
Feb. 22	Oak Ridge National Laboratory Science Education and Workforce Development Virtual Career Fair @ 12:00PM

Career Expo is This Week!

Stop by the Watsco Center on February 21st any time between 1-5PM to meet employers from a variety of industries and take a FREE professional headshot photo! Make sure you’re dressed to impress. Read on for a description of what professional attire entails and additional ways to come prepared.

Register on Handshake here.

Are you prepared for Career Expo?

Make sure you have a professional outfit ready to wear. Feel free to stop by Toppel to borrow some clothes from Sebastian’s Closet, M-F, 9am – 4:30pm. See below for info on what professional attire entails. For some outfit inspiration check out our Pinterest Page.
Create/revise your resume. Click here for advice and templates.
Come to Toppel for walk-in advising for a resume or cover letter critique, available M-F, 9am – 4:30pm. Please note walk-in advising will be available on Feb. 21st, the day of Expo until 1:00pm. Click here for more information.
Conduct company research. See below for some advice. For a list of companies attending expo, click here.
For day of Expo: Print at least 20 copies of your resume, bring your Cane Card, dress professionally, and remember to collect business cards from recruiters for following-up after the event.

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 overdressed than underdressed.
Business professional attire is not the same as business casual. When in doubt, choose professional, especially for UM Career Expos, Fairs, and Meet-Ups.
Look as polished as possible from head to toe.
Choose accessories that compliment your look, not distract from it. Less is more! Keep your look simple but classic.
An interview or career fair is not the time to make a bold fashion statement.
Check out the outfits on the left for examples of acceptable clothing and a list of items to avoid.

For some outfit inspiration, check-out our Pinterest page. If you're in need of some professional attire, stop by Sebastian’s Closet, where you can rent clothes for FREE for up to seven days.

Use Handshake to Get the Most Out of Expo

Before the Career Expo on Wednesday, make sure you register on Handshake, take a look at the list of companies attending, and conduct research on the ones you’re interested in.

Why do your research? Demonstrating knowledge about each company or recruiter you're talking to will make you stand out from the crowd and show the recruiter that you’re ready to be hired! Do your research by checking out the company's website, mission, open positions, and general information. Be prepared to talk to recruiters about how your skills, experiences, and career goals are a good fit with their company.

Also make sure to have some questions ready for company representatives that show your knowledge of their organization. Employers are not only looking for the most skilled candidate for the job – they are also looking for candidates who are genuinely interested in their company. The more you engage them, the better the impression you'll make.

Jobs & Internships

Queer at Work: Being Out in the Job Search and Workplace

Writing the Personal Statement - Presented by Kaplan

Toppel Spotlight

CARNIVAL

Part Time Internship

INDIANAPOLIS ZOO

Life Sciences Apprenticeship

JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS

Animal Health Veterinary Technician Intern

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOTATION

Major Projects Planning Intern (ODOT18-1764oc)

REYNOLDS AND REYNOLDS

Summer Sales Intern

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Southwest Airlines Internships Fall 2018

Wednesday, Feb. 28th @ 6:30PM

Join us for a panel on being out in the job search and in the workplace. Panelists will talk about their own experiences as LGBTQ people searching for jobs and for accepting workplaces, and answer questions like if/how to be out on your resume, how to identify accepting employers, and how to navigate your queer identity in the workplace. Send questions for the panelists to kmcmonigal@rsmas.miami.edu.

After many years as a student, it can feel like the main thing undergraduate and graduate education has prepared you for is being a student forever! Learn about the transition from student to employee, and how to transfer your skills and identities to a new environment.

Register on Handshake here.

Monday, Feb. 26th @ 6:00PM

Although many students look at the personal statement as a mere formality in the application process, it’s actually an important opportunity to sell yourself to graduate/professional programs and set yourself apart.

Attend this program and learn how to write an effective personal statement that highlights your strengths and unique qualifications!

Register on Handshake here.

Miguel Ramirez

Assistant Director Career Events

Miguel is responsible for coordinating events that benefit UM students and alumni, most notably the Spring and Fall Career Expos that occur every semester on campus. He aspires to help others find meaningful and gainful employment experiences at the meet-ups, fairs, and other networking events coordinated through Toppel. Miguel is currently pursuing a Master’s of Science in Management from the University of Miami. Prior to joining Toppel, he was the primary Fiscal and Building Operations Administrator for the departments of Geography & Regional Studies, Political Science, and International Studies under the Social Science Administration team. Miguel also has over 5 years of experience in the field of insurance claims and analytics.

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