#BossedUp

Meet David Grossman! David is a senior majoring in Mathematics and Computer Science, with minors in Physics and Economics.

Last summer he interned at Coursera, Inc., an online education startup in Mountain View, California. He was a software engineering intern on Coursera's Growth Team. He says, “the team focused on increasing key metrics for Coursera's success, such as number of users, number of courses taken, and time on the platform.”

“I had a fantastic experience. I was treated as a full-time team member and by the end of week 1, I was already contributing code that was live on Coursera's platform. I had a mentor I worked closely with throughout my internship. Working at a Silicon Valley startup was really cool. It didn't really matter when I arrived or left, just that I got my work done. It was also easy to interact with people in any part of the company and the culture was really open. I could learn about the inner workings of all parts of the company, even for a company of 100+ people. Overall, I felt that I contributed something meaningful to the company and grew a lot as an engineer.”

Some advice from David: “Your network gives you superpowers. I thought it was underrated advice, but once you're employable, the highest-leverage thing you can do is build your network. People who know that you are awesome will want you to work with them.”

Feb. 4	Carnival Webinars
Feb. 4	Dimension Capital Management Info Session @ 5:00PM
Feb. 5	PhysAssist Scribes Tabling @ 10:00AM
Feb. 5	Exploring Impostor Syndrome @ 5:30PM
Feb. 6	Coffee Chat with Relativity @ 10:00AM
Feb. 6	Your Career at Google @ 5:30PM
Feb. 7	Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop with ISSS @ 3:30PM
Feb. 7	Alumni Virtual Career Cafe @ 4:30PM
Feb. 7	Publix Information Session @ 5:00PM

Exploring Impostor Syndrome

Tuesday, February 5th @ 5:30PM

Impostor syndrome is often defined as a psychological pattern in which individuals doubt their accomplishments and have a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud. It can critically impact an individual's work preference and performance in their early post graduate career endeavors.

Join the Toppel Career Center on February 5th to learn more about the impacts this syndrome may be having on you. Register on Handshake.

Nailing the Job Search

How do you find time between classes, extracurriculars, working out, and trips to the beach to find the perfect summer internship or job after graduation?

You need to add it to your class schedule! It is important to set aside time to update your resume and look for job opportunities. Add application deadlines and interview appointments to your calendar. Show up to information sessions and career fairs, and take notes on contacts and follow-up steps. Finally, do your homework by researching companies and prepping for interviews.

If you treat the job search process like a class, you will not only find the time, but you will also find that rockin’ internship. This article from The Muse provides the secret to the elusive job search process.

How to Successfully Work a Career Fair

A great online resource to explore as a student is CandidCareer.com! CandidCareer provides a variety of informational videos about jobs in different industries and other career-related advice.

With the Spring Career Expo coming up in a few weeks, check out this video on how to successfully work a career fair to impress recruiters and land an internship.

Jobs & Internships

Universum Career Test

American Voices Project

Toppel Spotlight

BROWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Intern – Development and Environmental Review (DER)

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
Disney Professional Internship

ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Multiple Internships

LVMH GROUP – PARFUMS CHRISTIAN DIOR
Digital Marketing Intern, LATAM (Miami)

NEW ENGLAND COLLEGIATE BASEBALL LEAGUE (NECBL)
Media, Marketing and Baseball Internship

AON
Catastrophe Modeling
Risk Intern (Chicago)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Budget Line of Business Marketing Intern

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
Digital Marketing Internship in Healthcare

CANON USA, INC.
Multiple Internships

PITNEY BOWES
Geocoding Intern – Boulder, CO

Do you know what employers are looking for in future hires?

Take the 2019 Universum Career Test so you can learn more about your career type, employers who match your preferences, and the industries and skills that are in demand. 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 11th.

Click here to take the test.

Application Deadline: February 7, 2019

What is the American Voices Project? For years, the United States has built its policy in the blind, without understanding how people are working, living, and getting by. The American Voices Project relies on immersive interviews to deliver an unusually comprehensive portrait of American life. The objective: To build 21st-century policy that's truly of the people, by the people, for the people.

Responsibilities:
• Participate in all training institute classes and activities
• Travel to American Voices Project communities
• Contact study participants to answer questions and schedule interviews
• Coordinate and attend meetings with local organizations and community centers to learn about the history, characteristics, and challenges of a particular neighborhood
• Conduct in-depth interviews with individuals about their life stories, family, educational background, work history, and more
• Record questionnaire data and write detailed field notes
• Complete reports on the communities visited, their challenges and successes, and possible policy responses

Learn more and apply here!

Ali Rodriguez

Executive Director Employer Engagement

I am a proud native Floridian! I love spending time with my family and friends. Having the opportunity to travel is exciting, and I enjoy visiting new places. My job gives me energy, as I love helping students achieve their career goals. In college, I was shy when meeting new people. I loved my job in UF Housing and chose my career path based on that experience. I also had a lot of fun singing in the University Choir! My proudest moment was the day I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. If I could give advice to my younger self, it would be “don’t be afraid to take risks.”

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