What organizations do you want to see recruiting at the University of Miami?

Take the 2022 Universum Career Test so you can learn more about your Career Type, employers who match your preferences, and the industries and skills that are in demand. Best part? It's FREE, and your opinions will be heard by your ideal employers!

By taking the Universum Career Test you are:

• Sharing your top 5 ideal employers so we can invite them to engage with the U.


• Expressing your short-term and long-term goals so employers and the Toppel Career Center know what really matters to you.


• Indirectly telling us how the Toppel Career Center’s services could improve.

When a potential employer searches your name, do the results provide a realistic snapshot of who you are and everything you have to offer? The goal of personal branding is to understand your unique qualities – ideally those that will boost your career – and make sure you're putting that image forward.

Check out this article from Firsthand to learn more about what personal branding is, why it's so important, and some of the methods you can use to develop yours. And while you're there... explore the Firsthand platform! This resource offers company rankings, profiles, and career guides that can help you navigate the industry you're interested in.

Katerina Fernandez Drop-In Advisor

Katerina Fernandez is a third-year student majoring in Political Science, Spanish, Classics, Theater, and Philosophy. Outside of Toppel, Katerina is part of Student Government’s Election Commission, serving as chair of the voting committee. She is also an employee at the Jerry Herman Ring Theater’s costume shop and will be working as the Costume Supervisor for Cabaret in April. Katerina is also a member of Above the Bar, Pi Sigma Alpha, and Sigma Iota Rho.

Best Advice:

Don't be afraid to ask questions! Everyone is here to learn and grow, and you’d be surprised at the number of things you can learn and the opportunities that can present themselves if you just ask one little question.

#BounceBack Story:

Not all of us are lucky enough to have opportunities and career choices easily present themselves to us. Being a first generation American and college student in my family who wants to attend law school, there have been several times where I didn’t know what my next move should be. I have found the key to #BounceBack is to persist. At times, when I have not immediately achieved my original goal, I’ve looked at the situation from a different angle and found a new way in. I am a strong believer of if you aim for the moon, even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.