#GoalDiggin

Sydney Boyd is a senior studying Biomedical Engineering with a concentration in biomaterials and tissue. Sydney shares how she’s been #GoalDiggin by participating in the Professional Development Academy!

“Thanks to PDAcademy, I actually just accepted a full-time position with my dream company, Medtronic, last week! I applied to the STEM PDAcademy originally because I was looking for more experience in professionalism and help with interviews. During the PDAcademy, there were multiple panels with STEM professionals. These panels not only gave me a deeper insight to the industry, but also gave me the opportunity to ask questions and gain contacts. One of these contacts opened up a door to an internship opportunity with a large biomedical device company. I was able to use my interview practice from PDAcademy through the multiple rounds of the interview process, and ended up landing the internship. The internship was absolutely wonderful, and I recently just accepted a full-time offer to work with the company post-graduation. PDAcademy gave me the professional tools to succeed and opened up numerous doors for contacts in industry.”

Nov. 5	Venture for America 101 (webinar) @ 4:30PM
Nov. 5	Peace Corps Info Session @ 5:00PM
Nov. 6	Learn about Carnival's Corporate Rotational Program (webinar) @ 4:00PM
Nov. 6	Community Organizing Careers Info Session (webinar) @ 7:00PM
Nov. 8	Connecting ’Canes Student and Alumni Networking Exchange @ 1:30PM

Connecting ’Canes: Student and Alumni Networking Exchange

Friday, November 8th, 2019
1:30-3:30pm
Whitten UC, First Floor Lounge

Connecting ‘Canes is an engaging opportunity for students to network with alumni, build life-long connections and learn more about different career paths and possibilities post-graduation.

This event is open to all UM students, alumni, and friends of the university so please feel free to register today or stop by!

Virtual Info Sessions

When logging into the Handshake Events section, you’ll notice there are many virtual information sessions. These programs will offer you the convenience and ability to login on your own personal device in any location. Employers use virtual sessions to reach students from multiple universities at once. These sessions will give you a first-hand look at specific company cultures and provide guidance on how to secure internship or full-time opportunities with great organizations.

Some of the upcoming sessions include:
Venture for America 101
Carnival's Corporate Rotational Program
Community Organizing Careers Info Session
Pitching Yourself to Startups
Corporate Finance 101
Ready to Paint the Future?

***Make sure to review the full event description! Many of the sessions require you to register on an online platform outside of Handshake in order to receive the video link.***

Magic Words to Use During an Interview

Towards the end of an interview, an employer will often ask if you have any questions of your own to ask. Although it can be difficult to always know what to say during an interview process, there are five phrases that can be utilized in every interview situation to set you apart, show your gratitude, and create a bond with the interviewer.

Check out this article from Vault to see what those phrases are.

Jobs & Internships

5th Annual Toppel Awards

Cane2Cane

Toppel Spotlight

CAPYBARA
Public Relations Coordinator

NORTHERN TEXAS PGA
2020 NTPGA Spring Tournament Operations Internship

URBN
Free People Summer 2020 Internship - Art Direction

COUNTRY MUSIC
HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM
Spring Internship - Development

SIEMENS
Smart Infrastructure
Intern Program

WAMU 88.5 FM
Winter/Spring 2020 Internship: WAMU 88.5 Newsroom

SPACEX
Spring 2020 Associate Engineer - Post-Grad

ADIDAS
2020 US Internship - Digital Marketing

Toppel Awards Nominations are Open!

The Toppel Awards recognize outstanding University of Miami students, student organizations, faculty, staff members, and employers who exemplify a commitment to the professional development of themselves and/or others.

Nominations for the 2020 Toppel Awards are open, including a new award category, Program of the Year! To nominate an individual, group, or program for a Toppel Award, select the corresponding award category from this list. You can also learn more about the eligibility requirements for each award further down on the page or on the form itself.

Nominations for this year's celebration are accepted until November 22. Submit yours today!

Have you checked out the new Cane2Cane platform yet? C2C is a mentorship platform that helps current students connect with UM alumni! Once you have updated your profile and have selected your major, industry, and interests, the matching algorithm in the platform will suggest individuals that you should connect with based on your choices. If you see someone that could be a potential mentor, or someone you want to add to your professional network, simply send them a message!

Jose Arce

Coordinator Career Readiness & Inclusion Initiatives

I was the first person in my immediate family to go away for college. I often struggled with time management and balancing my work and student involvement opportunities. I also struggled with finding other people like me: being first-generation, Latinx, LGBT+. Luckily, I learned to ask for help from campus administrators and I began to develop myself as a stronger student leader. I was involved in several areas of campus. My involvement and scholarship influenced me in wanting to help other college students navigate their experience. Eventually, I pursued my master’s degree in college student affairs. If I was able to give my undergrad self some advice, what I would say is try not to doubt yourself. You earned your spot, don’t let anyone ever try and devalue what you bring to your university. Each of our paths are unique and messy, so don’t compare your success with others around you.