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February 26, 2018

#MakeMoves

Meet UM alumnus, Garrett Grossberg! Garrett graduated in 2011 and spends his work days as the Director of Operations at Unity Jets, a private aviation company. There he works to ensure day to day logistics run smoothly and arranges jet travel for CEOs, athletes and entertainers all over the world.

Looking back, Grossberg believes his success is based on the fact that he stayed in Miami after graduation. “The majority of my friends and classmates left to NYC, Boston and D.C. after college. It was tough at first. Miami was an entirely different place post college. There was an entire community of people that I didn’t know. I had to force myself to meet new people and make new friends. The past seven years have flown by and I couldn’t feel more at home.”

Nearly a decade later, Grossberg says forcing himself out of his comfort zone and rebuilding his nuclear community from the ground up was the best decision he has ever made.

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

Feb. 26	Writing the Personal Statement - Presented by Kaplan @ 6:00PM
Feb. 27	PhysAssist Scribes Information Table- Breezeway @ 10:00AM
Feb. 27	Corporate Banking 101: Presented by Citibank @ 6:00PM
Feb. 28	Queer at Work: Being Out in the Job Search and Workplace @ 6:30PM
Mar. 1	Architecture Career Fair 2018 @ 2:00PM

Writing the Personal Statement - Presented by Kaplan

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.

Adding Passion to Your Work

Have you ever wondered where your passions will take you? A lot of emphasis today is placed on finding jobs that align with your values and your passions. But is this enough to succeed and maintain passion in the work you do?

According to Sweta Patel, founder of Silicon Valley Startup Marketing, the answer may be no. This article delves into what it means to add passion to your work and why gaining a people-centric attitude is important.

Connect with Employers through Handshake

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

Search for the company 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 professionally and includes some background information about yourself; attach your resume if it’s polished and ready.

On the company’s Handshake page, identify UM alumni who work there who may be open to connecting with you. 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

GradOut Presents: Queer At Work

Graduate Studies Open House

Toppel Spotlight

University of Miami - European Union

Internship and Research on European Affairs

BIC CORPORATION

Sales Analyst Intern - Target

UNILEVER

Digital Marketing 2018 Summer Internship

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.

2019 Launching Leaders Undergraduate Experience - Corporate Analyst Development Program

FEDEX FREIGHT

Intern - Enterprise Systems Enterprise Architecture

MIAMI MARLINS

Intern, Information Technology

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.

Tuesday, Feb. 27th @ 6:00PM

Join the Miller School of Medicine Department of Public Health Sciences Open House!

At the Open House, you'll have the opportunity to participate in a poster presentation and an interactive alumni and student panel, learn more about research and career opportunities, interact with current students, hear from faculty members, and learn about the admission process for their Accelerated One-Year MPH, MPH, MSPH, MS in Biostatistics and dual degree programs.

Whether you're exploring graduate education or medical school, or you're already planning to apply, this Open House is a great way to experience the Miller School of Medicine Graduate Program in Public Health.

Register for the event here here.

Alexa Lord

Associate Director, Assessment & Communication

Alexa oversees the development and implementation of the Toppel Career Center’s assessment and communication plan (i.e., stats and marketing).

She earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and political science from the University of Michigan and a Ph.D. in psychological and brain sciences from Washington University in St. Louis. Her research focused on social-personality psychology, specifically on personality and achievement (e.g., how people’s self-perceptions and beliefs influence their coping, relationships, and goal attainment). Alexa’s background in statistical analyses and passion for personal and professional development brought her to where she is today—helping the Toppel Career Center and UM students reach their goals!

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