#GoalDiggin

Meet Karina Cepeda, a senior at UM! Karina is a Public Health major and is minoring in Psychology, Public Relations, and Health Management and Policy.

Karina has been #GoalDiggin by taking advantage of several professional development opportunities such as UShadow and PDAcademy. She shares, “UShadow allowed me to delve deeper into the field I was interested in and gave me a sense of what it was like to be working in the real word. PDAcademy really helped me pinpoint my strengths and weaknesses and motivated me to be a more confident individual in the workplace. Additionally, having an amazing advisor like Carly Smith guide and mentor me in many different ways has been one of the best experiences.”

She was also #GoalDiggin at her most recent internship as a Care Coordinator Intern at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. “It was there that I was able to really showcase my work ethic and I really enjoyed the work I was doing. I was very proud of myself when they offered me a full-time position after graduation.”

Some advice from Karina: “Step out of your comfort zone. Apply for jobs that you feel you are not ready for and participate in things that you normally wouldn’t because you never know what opportunities may present themselves.”

Oct. 21	How to Nail the Case Study Interview: Presented by RBI @ 6:30PM
Oct. 22	Building your LinkedIn profile (webinar) @ 5:00PM
Oct. 23	Learn About Carnival's Corporate Rotational Program (webinar) @ 4:00PM
Oct. 24	Corporate Finance 101 (webinar) @ 6:00PM
Oct. 24	University of Miami, Harvard, Columbia, Yale and Johns Hopkins Graduate Schools of Public Health Info Session @ 6:00PM
Oct. 25	MotionPoint Corporation Open House (Pompano Beach)

How to Nail the Case Study Interview: Presented by RBI

Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30pm

RBI is known for its three truly iconic brands: Popeyes, Burger King, and Tim Hortons. RBI is an industry leader with more than $30 billion in system sales and over 25,000 restaurants in nearly 100 countries and US territories.

Join UM alumni on Monday, October 21 at the Toppel Career Center from 6:30-7:30pm as RBI presents “How to Nail the Case Study." They will be discussing the format of a case study and more importantly, what employers are looking for in this interview format.

Register for this event on Handshake.

Staying Organized on Handshake

Although Handshake can make the job search process more efficient, juggling multiple applications and keeping track of deadlines can still be stressful. Below are some tips on how to stay organized when searching for jobs and internships on Handshake:

• Use the “Employers” tab to look up companies and click “Follow” to save those that are of interest to you. These employers will then show up under “Following” on the left-hand side.

• Use filters to search for jobs and click the star next to the position title to “favorite” the ones you’re considering applying to. This makes it easier to come back to those jobs later and apply to them.

• Make a list of jobs you want to apply to in Excel or whichever platform works best for you, taking note of application deadlines, interview dates, and materials you need to submit (resume, cover letter, etc.).

• Keep track of your submitted applications and their status under the “Applications” tab.

• Check your notifications and messages daily for any updates.

The Step-by-Step Guide to the Perfect Interview

The Career Expo may have passed, but the process to get that dream internship or job has just begun. Make sure that you are prepared and focused to master that next step of the hiring process…the interview! U.S. News has published an excellent article that describes how to be prepared and ace your interviews.

Be confident and present your best professional self with the help of this article and the Toppel Career Center.

Jobs & Internships

Government &
Non-Profit Meet-Up

Department of Public Health Sciences
Open House

Toppel Spotlight

HILTON
Human Resources & Systems Support -
CALA, Intern

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE (NASDA)
Intern, International
Trade Programs

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
Disney College Program

POSHMARK
Software Engineer Intern, DevOps/SRE
(Summer 2020)

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
2020 Revenue Strategy & Analytics Summer Internship

FERNANDEZ ARCHITECTURE
Intern Architect student

EBAY
Finance & Analytics
Intern

BANCO SANTANDER INTERNATIONAL
Human Resources
Intern

Wednesday, October 30
6:00-8:00pm
Shalala Student Center

Learn from the experts about the value of internships and working in the industry next week! The Government & Non-Profit Meet-Up is an opportunity for students 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. Refreshments will be served.

This event is open to UM degree seeking students and alumni only. Professional dress is required for entry and students are encouraged to bring at least 20 copies of their resume.

Click here to register on Handshake.

Tuesday, October 29
5:30-7:30pm
Shalala Student Center

The Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine will be hosting their annual Fall Open House on Tuesday, October 29, from 5:30-7:30pm. The Open House is a great opportunity for prospective students to interact with faculty, alumni, and current students, to learn more about opportunities within the program and the future of a public health degree in the 21st century.

To register for the Open House, click here.

Edward Cruz

Director Career Education

When I arrived to college in the fall of 1998, I can remember feeling sense of accomplishment that I made it! However, as the semester continued, this feeling quickly diminished. As a first-generation college student, I began to question if I belonged for a variety of reasons. However, through my perseverance and self-awareness, I quickly learned what I needed to do to become successful. During my sophomore year I became heavily involved on campus and began connecting with faculty and staff. Due to my experience as a first-generation college student, I have a passion for serving and mentoring first-gen students at the University of Miami. Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time serving my local church, capturing moments through photography, playing basketball weekly and raising an energetic and happy son, Benjamin, in partnership with my wife Juliana.