#BreakThru

Meet Laura Brueggeman! Laura is a Junior majoring in Political Science with minors in International Studies and Ecosystem Science & Policy. Her #BreakThru story started with hard work in her first semester of freshman year. Laura has used Handshake and resume advising at Toppel to improve her chances of securing a position, and she has also participated in UShadow. In Spring of 2020, she was a Congressional Intern at the District Office of Rep. Donna Shalala, and she received course credit through the Toppel Internship Program. She was responsible for answering calls, helping constituents who came to the office, writing letters on behalf of the Congresswoman, and completing projects with other interns.

Some advice from Laura: "Don't limit yourself, and be open to trying new things! Apply to a wide variety of jobs/internships, and take classes in a broad range of areas even if you don’t know a lot about the subject."

Mar. 9	Aldi Information Session @ 4:00 PM
Mar. 10	Resume Review & LinkedIn Tips Workshop hosted by Cramer-Krasselt @ 12:00 PM
Mar. 10	Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, AND Entrepreneurship with Zensah's CEO @ 5:30 PM
Mar. 11	Virtual oSTEM Career Fair @ 4:00 PM
Mar. 16	2021 Spring Into Service - Starting Your Journey to Impact @ 5:30 PM

Study at Toppel

Do you need a place to study for your final exams, or just to get some homework done? How about a change of scenery while attending virtual classes? Toppel Career Center is now an option for you! From March 1 to May 14th, our five Study Rooms can be booked Monday-Friday for individual study use for an afternoon (12:30-4:30 PM) appointment, limited to one appointment per day.

Bookings can be made here up to 7 days in advance. At the start of your reservation, Toppel staff will admit you to the building, and you will need to show your completed daily symptom checker. Please remember to wipe down your seating area before and after use. You will need a face covering when you arrive, but it can be removed once you are inside your reserved room.

Handshake Profile Challenge

Here’s a fun game that will help you make the most out of your job search on Handshake. How many of the boxes can you check off?

Read this blog post for more about the challenge and details about the resources you’ll be taking advantage of… one box down, eight more to go!

New Professional Development Conference

Engage with dynamic leaders and gain an edge as an aspiring professional at the Diversity & Inclusion Professional Development Academy (DIPDA) conference on Saturday, March 27th, 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm! The "Navigating Identities in the Professional Landscape" DIPDA conference will offer three interactive workshops, a panel of diverse professionals who are eager to share their personal experiences with you, and a networking session. We will address self-exploration, personal branding, communication, and a sense of belonging in the professional landscape.

The first 40 students to register here will receive a StrengthsQuest code for FREE (originally a $10 fee)!

New Opportunities

Cane2Cane Projects

Talent Landscape

Toppel Spotlight

Jobs:

SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAM
Huntington Medical Research Institutes

MARKETING INTERN
Liberate

TV SCRIPT WRITER - REMOTE
Token Metrics

VEHICLE DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Volkswagen Group of America

Internships:

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INTERN
Maestro Technologies

2021 SUMMER INTERN
Save the Children

FOSTER AMERICA INTERN
Foster America

HBCU Fellowship
NC Department of Transportation

LANDSCAPE INTERNSHIP
The Scotts Miracle Gro Company

INTELLIGENCE ASSISTANT
National Ground Intelligence Center

AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES INTERNSHIP
Burnett County

Cane2Cane Project:

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM DESIGN
Nexpro Trucks and Equipment

Cane2Cane Projects is a great opportunity to get real-world experience and work with an experienced professional.

These short-term, virtual projects are supported by guided mentorship and many include a small stipend. The projects are featured on Cane2Cane, a platform which connects UM students to alumni to explore careers and make connections!

Check out the “New Opportunities” section of the Toppel Insider (left) for a featured Cane2Cane Project every week.

“From a talent acquisition perspective, COVID-19 is requiring us to rethink how we can engage our talent pipeline in a virtual environment, in both the short and long term, and how we can use digital tools to our advantage in order to build the strongest and most diverse possible talent pipeline,” says Rod Adams, talent acquisition leader for PwC.

Check out this article to learn how you can stand out.

Kai Ivey

Front Desk Intern

Tikiyah Ivey is a Public Relations and Media Management double-major with a minor in Religious Studies from Chesapeake, Virginia. Outside of Toppel, Kai is the audience coordinator for Elevate Runway Fashion, a Senator for United Black Students, a coordinator for Beyond the Horizons, and the Senate Public Relations Chair for Student Government. This year, she is very excited to be launching a business that she has been planning since the summer of 2020.

Best Advice?

Make good choices. My mom used to say this to me every morning before school.

#BreakThru Story?

During my sophomore year, I was applying to a lot of internships at major companies; however, because of the COVID-19 pandemic many of the internships I hoped to receive were cancelled. Luckily, I was able to find an awesome internship with a small boutique communications firm and got a lot of advice and one-on-one experience that I may not have gotten at a larger company. I have been able to add many skills and certifications to my resume which have helped me secure another internship with an independent influencer. Additionally, many of the business tactics I learned will be helpful for my own business in the future.

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