Want to see what it’s like to work in your dream job? The UShadow program gives students the opportunity to shadow UM alumni and other employers, showing you what a typical workday is like in a career field of your interest.

This semester, all UShadow experiences will occur virtually due to COVID-19 regulations, and the program is open to sophomores and juniors of all majors. Students and hosts who wish to participate must first join Cane2Cane, our virtual platform for mentorship and connections within the UM community.

It’s time to start thinking about the Fall 2020 Career Expo! This annual event brings organizations seeking interns and full-time employees in various industries. Expo will be taking place virtually this semester on Wednesday, September 30th from 1:00-5:00 PM. Here are some tips to make sure you maximize your experience:

• Register ahead of time for the event in Handshake


• Browse the list of companies and sign up for 30-minute group sessions and/or 10-minute 1-on-1 sessions to meet with recruiters on the day of the event


• Update your Handshake profile and resume to ensure you are presenting the best representation of yourself and your career goals


• Take advantage of video, audio, and text-based chat options to connect with employers


• Make sure you have the right audio and video support on the device you will be using to participate

Isabelle Farah Social Media Intern

Isabelle Farah is a sophomore from Fort Lauderdale, majoring in Advertising with a minor in Interactive Media. As Toppel’s social media intern, she is responsible for designing and posting content across our social media platforms. Outside of Toppel, Isabelle is a member of Adgroup, a club that provides guidance, motivation, and inspiration to advertising and creative students.

Best Advice?

"My mom said if you don’t love what you do, you won’t be successful. It’s really easy to fall in the trap of doing something just for the money, but I understand that it’s much more important to be passionate about what you do to achieve overall success in your life."

#BreakThru Story?

"I had to #BreakThru the barrier of not just saying I wanted to update my LinkedIn and Handshake profiles or update my portfolio and resume, but actually create a schedule where I could follow through with these goals in a realistic and timely matter. It’s so easy to keep adding to your to-do list, but it can become overwhelming and that’s why it was helpful for me to order things by priority and delegate certain weeks to accomplish a task throughout the summer."