#BounceBack

Meet Hannah Viney! Hannah is a sophomore double majoring in Communication Studies and Public Relations, with a minor in Advertising. Hannah recently attended the Job & Internship Expo, and is hoping to secure an internship with a public relations firm or agency. She has spent time with Toppel advisors to review her resume and #BounceBack from pandemic-related career struggles.

"I have found it quite challenging to form connections during my career search. I have applied to a few jobs using LinkedIn, but I am often competing with several hundred applicants for a position. COVID-19 has also made it difficult - I believe online learning limited me and prevented me from building relationships with my professors and employers. Going to Toppel has helped me realize what I need to do to become a strong candidate for a potential job opportunity."

Mar. 8	Resume, Interview Preparation, and Salary Negotiation Workshop Hosted by Northwestern Mutual @ 6:00 PM
Mar. 9	World Fuel Services Info Session @ 6:00 PM
Mar. 10	Odyssey Spring Career Day @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Mar. 15	What's at Your Core? Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps Info Session @ 2:00 PM
Mar. 23	Federal Reserve Board, Career & Internship Webinar @ 3:00 PM

Universum Career Test

Do you know what employers are looking for in future hires? 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 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.

Click HERE to take the test!

Giving Thanks

If you attended the Job and Internship Expo - or if you have connected with recruiters for a position via Handshake - make sure to follow up and send a thank you note. This is an important part of the job search process, and a good thank you note can make you a stand-out applicant. Here are some things to consider when crafting your message:

Remind them of how they know you
Be specific about what you are thanking them for
Check spelling/grammar

Check out this article for more tips and examples of thank you notes that you can use for inspiration.

Resource Spotlight: Firsthand

Looking to do research on companies that interest you? Check out Firsthand for company rankings and profiles, as well as career guides and advice. You can connect with experienced mentors who offer resume critiques, mock interviews, firsthand knowledge of roles and industries, and more.

Firsthand also holds career events - including the upcoming Firsthand Women in FinServ Career Fair on Thursday, April 21st. Throughout this fair, you'll learn from senior professionals in the banking, investment management, wealth management, and hedge fund industries about various financial services career paths. There will be a keynote speech, panel discussions that address various concerns, and opportunities to ask questions! In addition, attendees will gain insights and expertise from representatives from many top employers who actively work in recruiting, interviewing, and making hiring decisions. Click here for more information and to sign up.

New Opportunities

Academic Feedback Survey

Diversity & Inclusion Virtual Career Fair

Toppel Spotlight

Jobs/Internships:

SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN
Handshake

MEXICO INSTITUTE STAFF INTERN
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INTERN
BAE Systems, Inc.

CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INTERN - BATON ROUGE, LA
TRC Companies

TECHNICAL WRITING AND PUBLICATION PROJECT MANAGER
Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc.

GLOBAL TAX INTERN
Carnival Cruise Line

NAM SALES & TRADING, SUMMER ANALYST - NYC
Citi

ELECTRICAL/COMPUTER ENGINEER
Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc.

Featured Project:

SENSING IN NATURE - MAGNETIC FIELDS
Northrop Grumman

Looking to make your voice heard about your classes? Student Government's First-Year Leadership Council is introducing the Academic Feedback Channels Project. The project is aimed at giving students a greater ability to give feedback on their majors and fields of study - specifically course selections and the structuring of your major and minor programs.

Fill out this Qualtrics survey for a chance to win $25 and to help spark the changes you'd like to see.

Looking for a Job, Internship, or Co-op? Save valuable time and meet recruiters at the Diversity & Inclusion Virtual Career Fair, hosted by CareerEco on Wednesday, March 16th. Diverse jobseekers are invited to join this virtual event to meet top-notch employers recruiting sought-after talent.

Click here to review the complete list of employers who will be in attendance, and register here today!

Laura Landetta

Guest Experience Intern

Laura Landetta is a sophomore from Ecuador, with double majors in International Studies and Political Science. Laura is a transfer student, and this is her first semester at UM. She hopes to do well in class and become more meaningfully involved on campus. Laura says it's important to "make time for things that make you happy."

#BounceBack Story:

I had to #BounceBack from the fears I felt toward my accent when speaking in English. I believed that, because of my accent, no one would take me seriously and that I would not be able to get the same opportunities as someone who speaks the language perfectly or looks different from me. The moment I got out of that dark mentality, I realized that I can get all the opportunities I want if I put my mind to it and showcase my best qualities and personality.

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