presented by: frits bigham, assistant director megan garber, assistant director your career starts...
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TOPPEL HELPS STUDENTS… Choose a Major Explore Careers Find an Internship Build a Resume Apply to Graduate and Professional Schools Find a Job after Graduation Create a Business or Non-ProfitTRANSCRIPT
Presented by: Frits Bigham, Assistant DirectorMegan Garber, Assistant Director
Your Career Starts Now!
WHY VISIT THE CAREER CENTER
2010 NACE Student Survey Students who used their career center four or more
times a semester were more likely to have job offers than those who used it once
UM Student Satisfaction with Career Services The Toppel Career Center has been rated by students
as one of the best career centers among similar private institutions in the country
TOPPEL HELPS STUDENTS…
• Choose a Major• Explore Careers• Find an Internship• Build a Resume• Apply to Graduate and
Professional Schools• Find a Job after
Graduation• Create a Business or
Non-Profit
DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE?
DEVELOPING A PLAN
Majors & Careers What Can I Do With A Major In…? www.miami.edu/toppel/majors
Four Zone Plan Road map for each year of college Intended to be a general guideline
HOW CAN I BE SUCCESSFUL?
Get Involved; Take on Leadership Roles
Polish up on your verbal & writing skills Public speaking Effectively articulate how skills translate to job/graduate program Arguing/defending a point a view Proper grammar & spelling
Ask for and be open to feedback!
Internships are critical; at least one (2+ is better) According to 2010 NACE Student Survey, the average salary for
students with NO internships was $34,601 compared to $41,580 for those with at least one internship
WHILE THEY WERE HERE
48% Summer Internship
30% Off-Campus Internship during Academic Year
38% Honor Society
27% Independent Study/Research
28% Study Abroad
16% Summer Travel Abroad
WHERE UM STUDENTS INTERN
CBS NewsESPNMTVGoldman SachsCitiNOAA Hollings
ScholarMiami HEATCosmopolitanSony PicturesMicrosoft
Merrill LynchDeloitteBMWGeneral ElectricNielsenProctor and GambleSmithsonianBloomingdalesCarnival CruiseState Department
PROGRAMS & SERVICESCareer Assessments
Individual Career Advising Appointments
Walk-In Advising (Monday to Thursday, 10:00- 4:30)
Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, Internship programs
Mock Interviews
Career Expos & Career Fairs
On-Campus Interviews
Company Information Sessions
And So Much More!
GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL
Graduate and Professional Schools consider: GPA Standardized test scores Volunteer activities and community service Internships Extracurricular involvement and leadership Professional shadowing Relationships with professors and recommendation letters Research Part-time work Pre-requisite courses (especially pre-health programs)
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
• Offers career guidance, resources, and advice to entrepreneurs, innovators, and inventors.
• Help in starting or growing your business or non-profit
• Serves every school and college at UM- every background and experience level
• Students and alumni can use free services:• Opportunity recognition • Feasibility assessment• Additional help to develop start-up
• Turn your passion into a business!
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Our Services• One-on-One Consultations• The Launch Pad Network
Website: thelaunchpad.org• An opportunity exchange to share
your needs and wants• A networking tool for entrepreneurs,
inventors, and investors• A one-stop-shop to events and
resources
Our Programs• Regular weekly workshops• Special weekend and evening
programs• Venture Coaching
WWW.HIREACANE.COM
HireACane.com is the gateway to our services
CaneZone Search Job and Internship Postings Post Resumes & cover letters Access to premium services/subscriptions
2010 NACE Student Survey Students who used their career center four or more
times a semester were more likely to have job offers than those who used it once
SEAN RUE SYLVESTER
BBA in Management, 2004Launched Voler la Rue Clothing Dressed The Pack, Pitbull, Cool & Dre
Advice:Start early! If you can. If you already know what you really want to do, research it as much as possible and go for it. Don't talk about starting something. Do it.
NICKI MARKO
• BSC in Video/Film & Anthropology, ’10• Casting, Discovery Studios• TLC’s Season 3 Hoarding: Buried Alive• Internships:• Ventana Productions (TV production co.)• Discovery Communications• Miami World Cinema Center
Advice: One of the most important things I learned is that every second is an opportunity to network. You never know who you will meet and what opportunity it may to.
JULIE ZAMORA
BSHS, Health Science, ‘11Future Student, Northwestern University,
Doctor of Physical TherapyAs a student:
Attended Nursing & Healthcare Career Fair Resume-building and interviewing skills workshops
Advice: Don’t be afraid when your interests change your path! College is the time to discover what intrigues you most, and it’s okay if those interests lead you to a major or even a school/college switch.
KEVIN MICHAEL
• BSIT, Information Technology and Computer Science, ‘07• Managing Partner, Invizio LLC• First got involved in his career development through the National Society of Black Engineers
Advice: As students plan their career, I would encourage them to find ways to differentiate themselves from their competition. They should seek out opportunities in student leadership in clubs that relate to their fields and get started interning early in their college careers.
FOLLOW US!
Facebook: search Toppel Career Center @Toppel, @ToppelPeers Toppelpeers.blogspot.com LinkedIn.com: search Toppel Career Center Youtube.com/toppelcareercenter Flickr.com/photos/hireacane
QUESTIONS?
Contact Us
Frits Bigham: [email protected], 305-284-1809
Megan Garber: [email protected], 305-284-1818
[email protected], 305-284-5451