#GoalDiggin

Meet Randy Fitzgerald, a junior quad-majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences in History, Political Science, Economics, and International Studies, with a minor in Latin American Studies. Randy was part of the Summer 2019 class of the White House Internship Program.

The Program has a long-standing legacy of being a prestigious, nonpartisan internship program for young people with a passion and aptitude for public service. As an intern in the Office of Presidential Correspondence at the White House, "I assisted with the aggregation of the many diverse inputs and perspectives from constituents being shared with the President. We worked regularly to compile daily data and presented findings in daily and weekly memoranda circulated to our supervisors. Getting to see the Rose Garden, the Oval Office, and the West Wing was also an incredible part of the program, and walking by televised interviews being given by high-profile officials was a normal part of the work day. Being a White House Intern was truly a surreal feeling. I never lost my sense of shock every morning as I walked through the gates to the White House complex!"

Some advice from Randy: "Aim high, and when in doubt, apply! Whether or not you think you may get the specific job or internship you're seeking, put your best foot forward, don't hesitate to reach out to trusted friends or advisors for help, and go for it!"

Nov. 12	Pitching Yourself to Startups (webinar) @ 4:30PM
Nov. 19	Venture for America 101 (webinar) @ 4:30PM
Nov. 19	Corporate Finance 101 with Carnival (webinar) @ 6:00PM
Nov. 20	Ready to Paint the Future? Careers at Sherwin-Williams (webinar) @ 3:00PM
Nov. 21	Virtual Career Cafe @ 5:30PM

Nominations for
the Toppel Awards

The career development of students does not rest solely on the Toppel Career Center. We are fortunate to partner with amazing career champions across and beyond the University of Miami campus. The Toppel Awards were created to honor and recognize the significant achievements of students, student groups, administrators, faculty, employers, and recruiters.

Nominations for the 2020 Toppel Awards are open until November 22nd! Click on a category below to nominate an individual/group for a Toppel Award:

Student of the Year (Grad and Undergrad)
Student Group of the Year
Distinguished Administrator
Distinguished Faculty
Employer of the Year
Recruiter of the Year
Alumna/us of the Year
Program of the Year

Free Professional Headshots

A completed profile tells recruiters that you mean business. A professional headshot also helps them put a name to a face when they take a look at your profile.

If you're in need of a new profile picture for Handshake and/or LinkedIn, you don't have to wait until the Spring Career Expo in order to take one. Toppel offers professional headshots for free throughout the semester! Call the front desk at (305) 284-5451 in order to schedule an appointment.

7 Perfect Replies to Politely Shut Down Negative People

At some point in your professional (or personal) life, you're bound to encounter negative people. You might even be one of them and not realize it! Venting is normal, and in moderation, can be healthy. However, for negative people, venting and complaining are often a constant state. If you choose to hear someone out, it's important to be able to shift the conversation towards a positive direction afterwards. Check out this article from The Muse and learn how to redirect negative conversation in the office and for some tips on how to handle these tricky situations. If you notice people using these tips on you, that's a good indication that it's time to reflect on the kind of person you want to be.

Jobs & Internships

Office Depot Job Shadow Program

Toppel is Hiring

Toppel Spotlight

ALLIANT ENERGY, INC.
Intern - Environmental and Safety
(January 2020)

PAYETTE FORWARD, INC. & UPPHONE.COM
Public Relations Intern For Tech Startup

WOODSTOCK FARM SANCTUARY
Animal Caregiving Internship (Winter)

MAZARS USA LLP
Tax Intern - New Jersey 2020

NYC DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Communications & Marketing Intern

HLW INTERNATIONAL, LLP
Spring Architecture & Interior Design Intern

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

THE SEATTLE TIMES
Summer 2020 Graphics Internship

Application Deadline:
November 15

Office Depot is gearing up for their Job Shadow Program at their corporate campus in Boca Raton, FL! This is a great opportunity for students to get a firsthand glimpse into life at Office Depot and possibly be considered for a summer internship.

Available Dates:
December 10, 17, 19

Participating Departments: Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, Merchandise & Services, Supply Chain, Technology, Marketing, Retail Operations, Business Sales Division (B2B Sales)

Apply by November 15 by emailing your resume, preferred department to shadow, and preferred date to attend to their College Recruiting Staff.

Social Media Intern

Are you creative, forward-thinking, and innovative? Can you think outside of the box? Do you enjoy bringing ideas to life? Are you a great writer? If so, apply to be Toppel's social media intern today!

Toppel is nationally ranked among the best career centers in the country. Our advertising and marketing reach a global market: from students, faculty, and staff at the University of Miami to international companies and alumni all over the world.

As a social media intern, you are responsible for creating and executing a variety of professional and engaging social media and e-newsletter marketing campaigns for diverse audiences that reflect the highquality standards of the Toppel Career Center.

To apply, contact Dr. Alexa Lord, Director of Assessment & Communication (alord@miami.edu).

Evan Eggers

Graduate Assistant Communication

My undergraduate experience taught me a lot about who I want to be, and what I need to achieve that goal. I would suggest that every student take advantage of an opportunity that may only be tangentially related to their career path. Even if that opportunity doesn't lead to a new passion, it will still provide a glimpse into what others you may work with are experiencing, making it easier for you to foster a professional relationship with them. I did this as a junior when I took an internship at the local sports arena. I discovered a passion for live events that I hadn't tapped into, simply because I was focusing on becoming an artist manager. Working as an intern at the Stockton Arena helped me develop new skills, and allowed me to apply my skills and knowledge from my artist management path to a new role.