#GoalDiggin

Meet Ana Colicchio, a junior majoring in marketing and minoring in Italian. Ana was #GoalDiggin as a digital media intern this past summer at NBC Universal’s Telemundo Enterprises. She shares, “At Telemundo, I worked directly with the digital operations team where I managed day to day projects on their website and mobile application, on-boarded new vendors and optimized current vendors, analyzed the digital teams content output, and helped pitch ideas for the new NBC Universal streaming service.”

Ana explains how Toppel helped her become career ready, “Toppel has been an incredible resource for me ever since I started going. Since that moment, I have frequented Toppel to receive feedback on my resumes, cover letters, and my interview skills. Toppel gave me crucial advice when it came to finding an internship.” Ana also notes how an advisor at Toppel helped her narrow down her career interests in the business field as well as guide her in networking with professionals. She credits her advisor for helping her land the digital media internship as well as secure an internship with Proctor & Gamble for the Summer of 2020.

Some advice from Ana: “I would definitely recommend taking advantage of all of the resources that Toppel has to offer. Freshmen & Sophomores should strive to perfect their resumes and interview skills at Toppel as they begin their journey through college, and upper classmen should definitely make use of the company-specific practice interviews that Toppel has to offer as well as the advice that the advisors have to offer. With hard work and the proper guidance, anyone can land their dream job.”

Jan. 28	Coffee Chats with RSM @ 9:15am
Feb. 7	BB&T merging Leaders Certification Program @ 9:00am
Feb. 10	Kimley-Horn Information Session @ 6:00pm
Feb. 11	Lazard Asset Management Information Session @ 5:30pm
Feb. 12	Exploring Majors & Careers @ 11:00am

Career Advising

Do you have questions about applying for summer internships or full-time positions? Are you graduating this semester and want to explore post-graduate options? Not sure what you want to study yet and need to explore career options? Toppel is here to help you with all of these topics and more! Consider meeting with a career advisor this semester.

Come into Toppel for advising any time throughout the day and stay as long as you need (Monday-Friday, between 8:30am-5:00pm). Advisors will also be available in the Richter Library Learning Commons from 5:00pm–7:00pm Monday through Thursday.

Peer Messaging on Handshake

Have you ever been uncertain about what a particular career entails? Or how you can strengthen your resume? Handshake now gives you the ability to send questions directly to other students and alumni at UM or from other universities!

Some of the benefits of utilizing peer messaging include being able to receive advice on professional topics from knowledgeable peers, asking follow-up questions to published Review or Q&A, and expanding your network of current students and alumni that share similar interests.

To send a message, log in to your Handshake account, click on the “Students” tab at the top of the page and choose a student or alumni you would like to connect with. Then press the message icon to the right of their name. You can select assistance with what topic you want. Handshake will draft a message for you that you can edit with specifics. Additionally, to view your messages, just click on the “Messages” tab on the top of the page.

Designing your life

Living life with a fulfilling career is about more than just having a job in your desired industry -- it's about living a life that is supportive of your holistic well-being. This includes having hobbies that you love, living in a location that supports your culture, interests, and community, and considering all the elements that support your happiness.

Check out this video on designing your life that discusses the various ways to consider long-term career happiness.

Jobs & Internships

Plan Ahead for Career Expo

Universum Career Test

Toppel Spotlight

KPMG LLP
Miami - Trade & Customs Tax Intern Summer 2020

SPRINGBOT
Marketing Intern

ONEUNITED BANK
Social Media Intern

FORBES MEDIA
Summer 2020 Editorial Internship

CHUBB
Digital Intern

BOX
Software Engineering Intern Summer 2020

CATO INSTITUTE
Intern – Public Policy Research Summer 2020

GOALOOP CONNECTING THE WORLD THROUGH GOALS
Entrepreneurship Intern

SICE INC
Junior Engineer (Trainee)

2020 LEGAL SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Are you planning on attending Spring Career Expo? To maximize your experience, here are some tips you should consider before coming:

Have your resume, cover-letter, or LinkedIn profile critiqued by Toppel
Conduct company research
Have at least 20 copies of your resume
Practice your pitch
Come professionally dressed

Toppel advising is available Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm at Toppel and Monday through Thursday 5pm-7pm at the Learning Commons. Drop by any time. Also, if you don’t have any professional attire to wear, Sebastian's Closet at Toppel has you covered! To borrow clothing, come in anytime between 8:30am-4:30pm.

Is finding an internship or a full-time job part of your 2020 New Year’s resolution? Take the 2020 Universum Test to discover your Career Type and identify employers that fit your profile. Best part? It's FREE, and your opinions will be heard by your ideal employers!

By taking the Universum Career Test you will:

Share your top 5 ideal employers so we can invite them to come to campus.
Express your short-term and long-term goals so employers and the Toppel Career Center know what really matters to you.
Indirectly tell 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 3rd.

Click here to take the test.

Ismaris Ocasio

Assistant Director

I attended Bridgewater State University as an undergraduate where I was extremely involved. My time consisted of being a full-time student, a Resident Assistant, a mentor to high school students, co-hosting “The Art of Hip-Hop” radio show, leading alternative break trips, attending study abroad tours, and serving as the programming chair for Bridgewater Coffeehouse Entertainment. My undergraduate experiences truly shaped who I am today and I’m incredibly grateful for the pearls I gained. I would suggest to students to get to know yourself, explore your interests, learn new things, and always remember to be gentle with yourself through rough patches. You can leave college with just a degree or you can leave college with a greater version of you and a degree.

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