#OwnIt

Meet Marla Belizaire, a junior majoring in entrepreneurship and legal studies!

This summer, Marla will be interning with TJX Companies, where she’ll work in either Buying or Planning & Allocation. Marla is most excited about exploring trend forecasting, consumer behavior, and financial planning in this role. Outside of school, she also runs her own venture, Marla’s Events, which she launched at 16 and continues to grow through real-world experience in planning and coordination.

Toppel has been a huge help in Marla’s professional journey. She uses the interview rooms to prepare for important meetings and attends career development events through her chapter’s partnership with Toppel. These resources helped her strengthen her interview skills and explore different career paths.

Piece of Advice:

Start early and don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. Network intentionally and pursue opportunities that align with your interests, even if they seem intimidating. Every experience builds confidence and shapes your path forward.

Jan. 21	NYU's Teacher Pathways for Non-Traditional Teachers @ 3 PM
Jan. 21	Indeed Bootcamp - Hosted by the Indeed Job Search Academy @ 3 PM
Jan. 21	Become a Career Coach: Information Session @ 4 PM
Jan. 21	AlphaSights: Moving to NYC Panel @ 5 PM
Jan. 22	EY AI & Data Challenge Virtual Orientation Session @ 9 AM

Set the Tone With Professional Standards

Starting a new semester is a great time to set the tone for your professional growth. Whether you are going to a career fair, attending an event, or connecting with employers on campus, professionalism helps you make a strong impression from the beginning.

Here at Toppel, our Professional Standards and Student Responsibilities outline what it means to show up prepared, respectful, and reliable throughout your career journey. These habits help build trust and confidence, and they will serve you long after graduation. Visit our website to learn more!

Finding Events on Handshake

Looking for career-related events on campus? Handshake is the place to be! Once you log in, head to the Events tab, where you can find upcoming career fairs, info sessions, networking events, and more!

You can easily filter by things like category, employer, and location, or even automatically filter by:

Career Fairs
Toppel Events
Employer Events
Employer Events at Toppel

By narrowing down your search, you can successfully find events that match your schedule and interests. Be sure to bookmark or register for events that catch your eye, and we hope to see you there!

All About Career Coaching

Not sure where to start with your career planning? Toppel is here to support you from day one. With career coaching, you can drop in and meet with a peer coach, either in person or on Zoom, Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM – no appointment necessary.

Peer coaches provide immediate, personalized support on a variety of topics such as resumes, LinkedIn, job searches, and more; helping you take practical next steps toward your goals.

This is the first step in our career coaching model, but if you’d like to go deeper, you can schedule an appointment with a staff coach for in-depth, career-related support afterwards.

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Toppel Spotlight

Public Administration Intern
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission

Quality Engineering Intern-Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
AMETEK Aerospace & Defense

Global Investment Banking Summer Analyst
Bank of America

PROMISE Summer Internship in Cancer Biology
Penn State College of Medicine

Sea Turtle Rehabilitation, Conservation, and Education Internship
Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center

Web Content & AI Search Optimization Intern
Backroads

2026 Summer Student Nursing Program
Bon Secours Health Systems

Cybersecurity Associate
Capital Group

Design Engineer Intern
Watts Water Technologies

Legal Intern
Rochester Regional Health

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Media Executive
Gray Television Recruiting

Junior Technical Designer - Critical Facilities
Gensler

Management Trainee Program
Enterprise Mobility

Integration Solutions Engineer
Epic

Restaurant Manager
Waffle House

Field Engineer
Turner Construction Company

Real Estate Agent/ Associate, Capital Markets
Matthews Real Estate Investment Services

Elementary Teacher (K-5)
Gwinnett County Public Schools

Assurance Staff I
EisnerAmper

School Nurse
Empowerment Academy Charter School

Looking for internships, full-time jobs, or graduate schools? Then you won’t want to miss UM’s signature recruiting event, the Job & Internship Expo, happening on Wednesday, February 24, from 11 AM – 3 PM in the Watsco Center!

Meet with employers and schools from a variety of industries, including healthcare, communication, government, business, non-profit, science, technology, and more!

This is your chance to connect with recruiters, explore opportunities, and take the next step in your career. Register on Handshake today!

Brian Scott

Guest Experience Assistant

Meet Brian Scott, a sophomore from Philadelphia majoring in Political Science with a minor in Quantitative Economics!

On campus, Brian is a member of Beta Theta Pi and participates in intramural soccer. This year, he’s looking forward to getting more involved in campus activities and diving into classes that spark his curiosity, including Conspiracy Theories and the Public.

Brian wants to #OwnIt by taking full advantage of every opportunity available to secure a legal internship this summer, as he works toward his goal of becoming a lawyer. Gaining hands-on legal experience will help him build a strong professional network and prepare him for his future career in law.

Piece of Advice:

"Nothing truly worth achieving comes without hardship."

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