#BossedUp

Meet Mia Lama! She is an Industrial Engineering major and is in her third year at UM. Mia participated in UShadow the past three semesters in a row and says the experience is unlike any other!

Throughout her experience in UShadow, Mia shadowed an immigration attorney, an engineer at FPL, and a business analyst for a mortgage company.

“The opportunity to shadow is one that I highly value and am extremely grateful for. Each experience was different, and slowly but surely, I have gotten closer and closer to the career I can see myself in for my future. UShadow has helped me gain connections in my future professional field, and that is priceless. I have learned so much more about myself and my true interests."

"If it weren’t for UShadow, I honestly would have no idea where I could be headed with my degree. What is wonderful about it is that you’re growing your network, learning from people who are in a position you could potentially be in one day, and you also gain the confidence to reach out to other professionals in your field and ask them if you could just meet up for coffee or follow them around for a day. They have nothing to lose and neither do you!”

Nov. 12	Babson College Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Visitor Program (virtual) @ 8:00AM
Nov. 12	Learn All About Carnival Cruise Line's Rotational Analyst Leadership Program! (virtual) @ 11:00AM and 6:00PM
Nov. 12	Writing the Personal Statement, Presented by Kaplan @ 5:00PM
Nov. 13	OPT/OPT STEM Workshop with ISSS @ 3:30PM
Nov. 13	Movie Showing with City Year, Teach For America, and Urban Teachers @ 6:00PM
Nov. 13	Peace Corps Application Workshop @ 6:00PM
Nov. 14	Acing Your Carnival Application (Webinar) @ 10:00AM
Nov. 14	Government + Non-Profit Panel and Meet-Up @ 6:00PM
Nov. 15	Community Organizing Careers: Info Session (virtual) @ 6:00PM
Nov. 16	Innovation Revolution: Technology Hiring Event (virtual) @ 10:00AM

Picture Your Future: Free Professional Headshots from the Wall Street Journal

November 15, 2018
11:00am – 4:00pm
Shalala Student Center

Picture Your Future is a mobile pop-up headshot studio that has made its way across 9 other college campuses, with the final stop at UM! Pass by on Thursday to take a professional headshot and to learn about the benefits of having a complimentary membership to The Wall Street Journal. Some of these benefits include complete access to the full suite of WSJ products including wsj.com, the app, newsletters, podcasts, and WSJ+. Students must activate their complimentary WSJ membership before or at the event to take advantage of the headshots.

Passing by in between classes and don’t have professional attire? Don’t worry, Sebastian’s closet has you covered! There will be a pop-up Sebastian’s Closet at the event for students who do not have professional clothing with them the day of the event.

Update Career Interests

Make sure to regularly update your career interests on Handshake in order to optimize your job search experience. By selecting the industries and jobs that interest you the most, and by choosing the post-graduation options you’re considering, Handshake will be able to recommend events, articles, and jobs tailored to you!

To update your interests, log in to your Handshake account, select the drop-down menu under your name, and click on “Career Interests.”

Government +
Non-Profit Panel and Meet-Up 2018

November 15, 2018 at 6:00PM @ Toppel

The Government & Non-Profit Meet-Up and Panel is an opportunity for students who are interested in learning about career options in a variety of civil service and social impact roles. The first hour is a small panel discussion featuring several professionals in the field. The second hour will be an opportunity to network and interact on a one-on-one basis. Learn from the experts about the value of internships and working in the industry. Refreshments will be served.

Open to UMiami degree seeking students and alumni only. Professional dress is recommended for entry and students are encouraged to bring at least 20 copies of their resume.

Log in to Handshake to RSVP.

Jobs & Internships

Toppel Awards

Writing the
Personal Statement,
Presented by Kaplan

Toppel Spotlight

CARNIVAL
Digital Insights and
Analytics Intern

SIMPLESHOW USA CORP.
Marketing Internship

SIMPLESHOW USA CORP.
Analyst Internship

PAWS
PAWS Wildlife Center
Admissions Internship

TAXFYLE
Graphic Design Intern

FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD
Software Developer Intern

HAMBURG SUD
NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Internship Customer
Order Management

SIEMENS CORPORATION
Human Resources Specialist

PRICEWATERHOUSE-COOPERS (PWC)
PwC Financial Markets Intern – Winter/Spring 2019

FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Summer 2019
Communications Internship

Deadline: November 28th

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 4th Annual Toppel Awards! These awards celebrate the accomplishments of students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and employers, whose exceptional support makes possible the fulfillment of Toppel’s mission. We invite you to nominate individuals and organizations that you have noticed are outstanding in their dedication to UM students and their professional development.

The award categories are listed below. To nominate an individual/group for a Toppel Award and to learn more about the eligibility requirements for each award category, click here.

We ask that you complete your nominations by November 28, 2018. Finalists will be invited to attend the ceremony in February. We look forward to your nominations!

Categories:
Student of the Year
Student Group of the Year Distinguished Administrator Distinguished Faculty Employer of the Year Recruiter of the Year Alumna/us of the Year

Monday, November 12, 2018 at 5:00pm

The personal statement is an important part of the application package for graduate and professional programs. Attend this program and learn how to write an effective personal statement that highlights your strengths and unique qualifications!

Register for this event on Handshake.

Miguelangel C Ramirez

Assistant Director Career Events

I naively entered college after having attended a dual-enrollment high school for 2 years. I felt that having navigated community college, I was an expert at class scheduling, time management, and had the perfect work-life balance. As a college student I was a procrastinator, I would crash study for exams and I felt that having a job while going to school was counterproductive. I was very focused on building a social life since I left all my friends back home. I found myself obsessed with puzzles and games in my free time as a way of relaxing. If I could go back in time I would have visited more colleges and factored my personal happiness into the equation instead of just looking for the fastest path to medical school. Now I am a working professional and graduate student. I feel that this combination has put me in my sweet spot. I have a better understanding of how to manage my time, I understand the financial implications of my decisions and the need to set professional and personal goals evenly.