#BossedUp

Meet Mark Akhimien. Mark is a senior double-majoring in Business Technology and Marketing with a minor in Entrepreneurship.

Mark developed a website called OneTopic! “OneTopic creates digital contact pages for users that gives clients and friends instant access to anything you’d like to share -- phone numbers, e-mails, social media, articles, documents, pictures, web links, and most other forms of content.” Essentially, these are paperless business cards!

He says, “Things have been progressing rather quickly for us. I’ve been working on the idea for quite some time now, and the team has been doing a lot to ensure we can exceed our expectations in 2019.”

Learn more about Mark and find details about OneTopic in this article!

Some advice from Mark: “Learn from harsh criticism and do not get discouraged. Figure out what makes people excited and what doesn’t, because not everyone will like your idea at first; it’s a matter of satisfying the right people at the right time.”

Feb. 19	Preparing Culturally Competent Teachers (webinar) @ 8:00PM
Feb. 20	EPIC 2019 @ 9:00AM-6:00PM
Feb. 20	Kraft Heinz Speaker Series- Krafting Your Elevator Pitch (webinar) @ 1:00PM
Feb. 20	Renting in New York @ 6:30PM
Feb. 20	Urban Teachers Info Session (webinar) @ 8:00PM
Feb. 21	UM/Black Diamond Networks Breezeway Table @ 11:00AM
Feb. 21	Nike Info Session @ 5:30PM
Feb. 21	Peace Corps Application Workshop @ 6:00PM
Feb. 21	McKinsey Freshman Diversity Leadership Academy (webinar) @ 7:00PM
Feb. 25	Marine Corps Band @ 12:00PM

Career Fair Prep: Presented by MAXIMUS

Monday, February 25th
6:30pm

Attending the Spring Career Expo on February 26th? Not sure what your strategy should be or how to best 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, Mr. Ong will help you understand what recruiters are looking for and how you can stand out from the other candidates.

Sign-up for this event on Handshake.

How Employers are Responding to Mental Health

Starting your first full-time job can spur many emotions, some of which may include stress and anxiety. It’s important to be able to cope with this mix of emotions that comes with starting your career. How can we talk to our employers about mental health and what companies are taking the initiative to support their employees?

The following Forbes article discusses the current state of mental illness and how employers are responding to it.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health please consider these resources at UM.

Update your Handshake Profile Before Expo

What is one of the first things students do after meeting recruiters at the Career Expo? They use Handshake to apply for positions offered by those companies that they liked!

Before you apply for those jobs and internships, make sure your Handshake profile is up-to-date! If you haven’t activated your account, now is the time to do so. After speaking with recruiters at the career fair next week, it’s possible that they may look you up on Handshake. Having an updated account gives recruiters access to more information about you, which can increase your chances of getting a job, and makes it easier to register for on-campus interviews for those available positions.

Pro tip: make sure your profile is set to public! To do this, click “Make Profile Public” on the right-hand side of your page.

Jobs & Internships

Employer Practice Interviews & Critiques (EPIC)

Enterprise and the Environment Summer Program

Toppel Spotlight

KEURIG DR PEPPER
Multiple Internships

WORLD FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION
IT Internship – Summer 2019

HOUSTON ZOO
Conservation Internships

PENSKE TRUCK LEASING
Multiple Internships

MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER
Information Technology (IT) Internship – Summer 2019

PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS
Internship – Architectural Design

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
Interior Design Summer Internship

EXPEDIA GROUP
Internship – Korea – Market Associate Intern 2019

DESIGNER SHOE WAREHOUSE
Summer 2019 Internship Program – IT Corporate Systems Marketing

SIRIUSXM RADIO
Summer 2019 Internships

February 20th
9:00am-6:00pm

Need help preparing for Expo? Here is your chance to have industry professionals review your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, or simply conduct a practice interview! With our new drop-in model, you can stop by Toppel anytime (9am-6pm) and speak to a representative in your desired field.

You do not want to miss out on the opportunity to meet with companies such as Carnival, MotionPoint, Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School, H&CO LLP, KPMG, Alight Solutions, Royal Caribbean, First American Bank,EY, FBI, PeaceCorp, and Watsco. No appointment necessary, just RSVP on Handshake and drop-in anytime!

Dress code is business professional. Need a suit? Stop by Toppel and visit Sebastian's Closet!

Program Dates:
June 30 - July 12

The Enterprise and the Environment Summer School will take place from June 30 - July 12 at the University of Oxford and is intended for undergraduate and masters' students passionate about environmental change. The course typically attracts a global spread of 35-40 attendees from a diverse mix of academic disciplines and will include teaching across subjects such as sustainable enterprise management, environmental economics and policy, the future of transport, valuing water for sustainable development, and the renewable energy transition.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but spots fill up quickly.

Click here to apply now!

Devin Rogan

Associate Director Employer Engagement

I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Monmouth University, which is a small private school located near the Jersey Shore. I was very focused on my academics while in college, but stayed active with extra-curricular activities at the same time. I participated in pretty much every intramural sport possible, was a member of Sigma Pi Fraternity, volunteered for our sports radio station, and held several part-time jobs. My favorite aspect of college was the life-long friendships that I made and still stay in contact with on a daily basis. My one piece of advice for students is to utilize the resources available to you on campus. Whether it’s the Career Center, Student Affairs, the Academic Center, and so much more, you can always find the support you need at any time.