#BreakThru

Meet Jessica Rubanich! Jessica is a senior majoring in Biomedical Engineering. This past summer, she completed a virtual internship with Medtronic in their Research and Development Department. There, she helped to design the next generation glucose-sensing technology for patients with Diabetes.

Jessica has participated in Toppel’s Professional Development Academy where she learned transferrable skills in networking with professionals, crafting a strong resume, and developing a personal brand. She says these skills helped her to secure her internship opportunity. Jessica had to #BreakThru the crowded field of applicants, and staying persistent without being discouraged helped her to succeed.

Some advice from Jessica: “Put yourself out there. Often, the best opportunities emerge when you step out of your comfort zone.”

Sept. 28	Career Expo Prep Workshop hosted by Maximus @ 6:30 PM
Sept. 29	Boston Consulting Group Office Hours @ 5:00 PM
Sept. 29	NSA Diversity Roundtable @ 2:30 PM
Sept. 30	Corporate Functions at Bank of America Day in the Life Panel @ 6:00 PM
Oct. 1	Advisor Development at Bank of America – Internship & Career Path Panel @ 5:00 PM

Career Expo Is Here!!

It’s time for the Fall Career Expo!! Are you looking for a job or internship? Make sure you’ve registered on Handshake and check out the full list of employers attending. The event is taking place virtually this semester, on Wednesday, September 30th from 1:00-5:00 PM. Employers will host group sessions, which last 30 minutes each and can be attended by multiple students, and 1-on-1 sessions with recruiters in time slots of 10 minutes. Sign up for these sessions in advance so you don’t miss out on a chance to talk to your ideal employers.

Make a list of the employers you want to speak with, and do some research about their products/services. Generate a few questions that you have, brush up on your elevator pitch, spruce up your resume, and think about how you can maximize your time with each employer.

Virtual Career Fair Tips

With Fall Career Expo taking place virtually this year, it’s even more important to be prepared and to have a plan going in. In advance, make sure you update your Handshake profile with your current resume and interests (employers will be using this to learn more about you). Do some background research on the employers who are attending, and prepare a short "Elevator Pitch" to sell yourself and your qualifications.

During the event, make sure you are dressed professionally and in a quiet place. Be on time, engaged, and ask questions to the recruiters. Then, make sure to follow up after the event by applying to open jobs or internships. You can check out this article for a more complete list of tips for attending a virtual career fair.

You're Talking To An Employer... Now What?

So you’ve done your research and you’re ready to start connecting with recruiters – but what now? It’s important to be ready with questions for and about the companies you aim to make connection with, but sometimes, it can be difficult to figure out which questions to ask, and which ones to avoid. Check out this article for more details on nine smart questions to ask recruiters.

Jobs & Internships

Make Your Voice Heard

Employer Interviews

Toppel Spotlight

Jobs:

MID-YEAR AMERICORPS MEMBER
City Year

SALES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - MIAMI
UnitedHealth Group

ENTRY LEVEL SOFTWARE ENGINEER - GLOBAL PRODUCT GROUP
General Motors

ASSET MANAGEMENT ANALYST
W.P. Carey

SR RESEARCH ANALYST - RESEARCH & STATISTICS GROUP
Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Internships:

ANIMAL NUTRITION CENTER INTERNSHIP
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING INTERNSHIP
Lean Orb

PROCESS ENGINEER INTERN
Marvin

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERN
eSimplicity

Cane2Cane Project:

BRAINSTORM AND CREATE NEW COMPANY VIDEO
Zensah

As one of the University of Miami’s "Roadmap to Our New Century" initiatives, the Cane Commitment Team is seeking to highlight what sets the UM experience apart from other institutions, as well as to uncover opportunities to create new programs that will enhance the undergraduate experience.

To that end, the team has developed a short survey for current students, alumni, faculty, staff, and employers in the hopes of gaining some insight that will help further the Cane Commitment endeavor.

Take the short survey here and share your experiences!

Lots of companies are using Handshake to recruit University of Miami students, and you could be one of them! Check out which organizations are offering upcoming virtual interviews, and what positions they are looking to fill.

Chewy

Provides online resources for pet owners, including products, supplies, and prescriptions
Searching for: 2021 Undergraduate Financial Analyst
Interview slots all day on October 13th

Be sure to apply and reserve your interview slot today – and check back on Handshake for more companies and interviews in the future!

Mahogany Black

Peer Advisor

Mahogany Black is a Public Health major in the School of Nursing and Health Studies, from Boston, Massachusetts. She is a Community Assistant in the University Village, and a member of the Caribbean Student Association Executive Board. Mahogany is also a member of United Against Inequities in Disease, and she volunteers at the Infectious Diseases Division at the UM Miller School of Medicine.

Best Advice?

You are only able to help someone if you are taking care of yourself. In order to be helpful and be there for someone it is important to do the same for yourself.

#BreakThru Story?

I have had to #Breakthru perceived barriers due to my mindset. When things get difficult, it sometimes is easy to start to doubt my abilities. However, by affirming that I can and will achieve what I set my mind to, I have been able to accomplish things I would have never imagined in and outside of my career field.

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