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The Office of Professional Advancement (OPA) is excited to announce that, in partnership with our Toppel Career Center at the University of Miami, are now offering to our students and alumni a comprehensive suite of career services available via our career service platform  Handshake !

What is Handshake?

Handshake is a career services platform created for students and alumni to use for their career development. It's used by over 200,000 employers including all Fortune 500 companies! Thousands of internships and job opportunities are posted on Handshake by employees looking to hire students.

All Office of Professional Advancement students will have a Handshake account that is automatically created for them once they have their program of study. Once you receive an email notification, all you have to do is log in to Handshake to activate your account. Handshake will then recommend certain positions based on your profile, allowing for easy research. Completing and updating your profile will give Handshake a better idea of which job and internship listings you may be interested in.

Here are some of the benefits and uses for Handshake:

• Apply for jobs and internships
• Register for career fairs, workshops, and information sessions
• Upload your resume for an online critique from Toppel Career Center
• Research thousands of employers
• Network with recruiters and other students for career insights

Library Services

The Office of Professional Advancement (OPA) is excited to announce that our students now have access to the Otto G. Richter Library services throughout their respective certificate programs.

Students can access the online resources available at library.miami.edu by using their CaneID and password. To retrieve your CaneID and password please visit the CaneID help site .

Students are also able to check out books in person! To do so, stop by the Access Services desk at the Richter Library to pick up a library card.

The Richter Library is located at 1300 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33146.

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An individual resume and portfolio are integral to your career development and success beyond U-SoA. As you mature through your program, so should the iterations of your portfolio and resume. Both U-SoA and Toppel Career Services have opportunities for group workshops and one-on-one portfolio and resume reviews.

Hear what Professor Carie Penabad, former U-SoA Undergraduate Director, advises students during a Portfolio Workshop.

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Whether you need help with homework or finding a job, the University of Miami is there for you. Here are just some of the resources available to UM students.

Camner Academic Resource Center (ARC)  

The ARC helps students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators advance their potential and manage success. The center provides support through tutoring, workshops, disability services, UMX (a course for new incoming students), learning specialists and faculty, as well as additional services for parents and academic support programs like the Independent Learning Initiative. Peer tutoring is offered in a wide selection of courses. Tutoring is available individually or in groups during final review sessions. Students can also sign up for a variety of workshops, including time management, effective note-taking, and surviving finals. Meet the Assistant Dean of the Camner Center . 

Health Careers Advising and Mentoring Opportunities

UM provides students interested in health careers access to advising and mentoring, student career guides, pre-health clubs, and state-of-the-art healthcare technology and resources. Get to know the Office of Pre-Health Advising and Mentoring .  

The Launch Pad

A part of the Toppel Career Center, the Launch Pad offers career guidance, resources, and advice to entrepreneurs, innovators, and inventors at the University of Miami. The basic goal of the Launch Pad is to show UM students and alumni that starting a new venture is a solid career path. It also encourages initiating the venture in South Florida, to contribute to the economic growth of the region.

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Math Lab at the Learning Commons

The Math Lab provides tutoring to any student enrolled in an undergraduate math course at the University of Miami. Tutoring is available on a walk-in basis. The Math Lab is staffed by mathematics graduate students and undergraduate peer tutors with a Math major or minor.

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The Office of Academic Enhancement (OAE) fosters a community of support for students that emphasizes academic excellence, campus engagement, and professional development with a core focus on serving underrepresented and first-generation populations. Through mentoring, the OAE connects students to opportunities and resources that maximize their experience at the University of Miami and beyond.  

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Whether you’re a degree-seeking student or first-year alumni, the Toppel Career Center can help you uncover your true calling, gain relevant job skills, apply for internships and job opportunities, and even help you navigate through the graduate school application process. You can participate in interview and resume writing workshops, career assessments, and more. 

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Resume Creation:

Step 1: create a draft.

Start by checking out some sample resumes and creating a first draft.

Step 2: Online Revision

Next, upload your draft to   VMock , our resume feedback application, for review.

Step 3: Visit the Career Center

Drop-In to the Career Center   or   request an appointment with a Career Advisor .

Step 4: Print Your Resume

Resumes and curriculum vitae:.

A resume is a personal marketing tool used for communicating experiences and qualifications. It is important to have a well-crafted resume that is easy to read, free of errors and actively demonstrates what you have accomplished. Resumes will vary in look and layout depending on the intention and your unique background. 

You may need a resume when applying for a job, an internship, a student group, a scholarship or graduate school.

Curriculum Vitae

A curriculum vitae, or CV, is typically used when applying for opportunities in academic, scientific, research and medical fields. Many fellowships and grants also require a CV. A CV contains similar information to a resume but provides more detail in relation to your academic background, making it a longer document (at least 2+ pages).

Similarities Between a Resume and Curriculum Vitae

• Both are your personal marketing tool and 'advertise' your skills, competencies, and accomplishments, education and experience.
• Both should be customized to the position for which you are applying.
• Both should convince the reader that you have the skills, experience, and knowledge that they seek; “why should we select you?” “How can you make an impact and contribute to the department, university, etc.?”
• Both must be easy for the reader to scan and be clean, concise, relevant, organized, and professional in appearance. Even though a CV may be longer than a page, it should still be concise, easy to read, and directly related to the position.
• Both should use action verbs and sentence fragments to describe your experiences; avoid pronouns.
• Both should use font size 10-12 for the text (you may use larger for the caption and your name) and use easy to read fonts such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri; minimize white space to create a professional and easy to read document, formatted with equal margins of ¾’ to 1’ on all four sides.

Anatomy of a Resume

Resumes highlight accomplishment statements that consist of: Skill verb = a strong action verb plus how or what your did. How did you demonstrate this skill - what did you do; can it be quantified, who did you work with? Why did you use the skill = what was the result or impact; what did you accomplish; how were people impacted; can it be quantified?

Formats of Your Resume

A variety of formats may be used in resume preparation. The two basic formats - the chronological and the functional - are briefly described, as is the combination approach. Each has certain advantages and disadvantages. Most students seeking summer jobs, internships, and jobs will find the chronological format the most convenient means of presenting their background to prospective employers.

The Chronological Approach

The chronological resume is the most common format currently in use. Sections on educational background and work experience are arranged in reverse chronological order - meaning you list your most recent experiences first and work backwards. Most recent college graduates will want to list their educational background first, and then describe their work experience.

The Functional Approach

The functional resume, while more difficult to construct than the chronological, can specifically emphasize qualifications, skills, and related accomplishments. Rather than listing experiences and qualifications in chronological order, the functional resume organizes skills into functional categories, such as Leadership, Technical, and Interpersonal. Many job seekers with varied work experience or those who want to change careers tend to prefer this format. This format is not typically recommended for most Miami students. If you are considering using this type of resume, please contact your career advisor for assistance.

The Combination Approach

Hybrid format that highlights your marketable skill sets and provides a brief description of your work experience.

Contact Header

Your resume heading should contain the following information:.

A professional email address

Phone number

Link(s) to professional networking site(s) or personal website

Your local or home address, but most people choose to not include their address

It is becoming increasingly popular to include links to your online portfolio, LinkedIn profile, a personal website, or even professional social media accounts to drive an employer to view your online personal brand as well. If you add a link to online accounts, please be aware of the practice for your career field. Students may add various visual separators such as a straight line or box to make their heading stand out.

Objective or Summary (Optional)

Is an objective or a professional summary a better option for you?

Writing an Objective

Should you include an objective statement? The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) states that there is no real agreement on this. Some employers look for an objective and others think it is unnecessary. NACE goes on to state that if you do include an objective, make sure your objective is well crafted and tells potential employers the kind of work you hope to do. Tailor it to each employer you target and every job you seek.

The objective is a concise, one-or two-sentence statement that appears as the first major section of your resume. It communicates two things: what sort of job you are seeking, and what skills you have to offer. Your objective may be oriented to:

• The position - for example, A position as a social worker providing services for the aged.
• The field - for example, Desire a position in the social service field working with youth.
• Your skills - for example, A position utilizing my counseling, research, and proposal writing skills.
• A combination - for example, Seeking a position as a public relations officer in a medical facility. Wish to utilize my skills in communications, needs analysis, and photography.

General recommendations:

• Be work centered rather than self centered. Focus on what you have to offer, not what you want the employer to offer you. Avoid objectives that sound like this: An entry-level position which will offer plentiful opportunities for professional training and career advancement.
• Be as targeted as possible. If you know the position and/or the field you want, state this in the objective (as long as it matches the positions for which you are applying).
• Beware of stating an unrealistic career goal. Do not state a career goal for which you are unqualified. Your objective must reflect a goal which you are capable of achieving with your present skills and qualifications.
• Do not use trite expressions as a challenging entry-level position and/or opportunity for advancement into management.

Writing a Summary Statement

A summary statement is a brief description of your resume that highlights certain skills and accomplishments that you believe are most desirable for an employer or industry. The summary can be quite impactful if written correctly, and is one way you can help the employer understand what you bring to the position of your professional brand.

If you choose to write a summary statement, a good place to begin is analyzing your skills and accomplishments and match them to the industry you are trying to obtain a career in. Decide on your top skills and begin compiling them in a strategic way to make it clear for the reader how and why you would be a great candidate to interview. The summary should entice the reader to look further into your experiences.

The format of the summary statement can either be in paragraph or bulleted format and should be as brief as possible yet still be a well-rounded summation of your top skills and accomplishments. You may choose to bold or italicize words to further enhance top skills.

Below are examples of a summary statement in paragraph format:

The education section of your resume can include the following sections:

• Your degree(s), institution(s) from which the degree(s) was/were earned
• Major(s), Minor(s), and additional course concentrations
• Grade-Point-Average (Career Center suggests listing a GPA if it is above a 3.04.0, or if the job application requires a GPA)
• Membership in honorary societies
• Dean's List citations
• Study Abroad or International Experience

As an alternative, you may include your academic honors in an Honors and Activities section. High school education information is not necessary to include within the Education section after your sophomore year. First and second year students can list education and experiences from high school.

Experiences

Work experiences (this can be paid or unpaid experiences).

Before committing your experience to the printed page, you may find it helpful to first outline this information according to:

• Position held
• Name and location of the organization
• Dates employed or involved
• Responsibilities
• Achievements and/or significant contributions
• Demonstrated abilities and skills

First describe your responsibilities using action words such as created, planned, analyzed, or initiated. Show you are a doer. A list of action words is included in the Resources tab to assist you.

Next think about the transferable skills you gained from each experience. Transferable skills can include, but are not limited to:

• Oral or written communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Working effectively in a team
• Research or analytical skills

They are transferable because you build on them and carry them with you as you move from job to job. Employers often value these abilities as much as, if not more than, technical skills.

For each job, develop (typically) two to four phrases or sentences, using your list of action words and transferable skills, which describe your key responsibilities, achievements, and results. When possible, quantify the results.

Students who have been self employed as house painters, childcare workers, etc. should be certain to mention this experience. Do not overlook the importance of including any volunteer work you may have done. Properly presented, your recent work experiences will be of interest to prospective employers.

General Do's and Don'ts of Experience:

• Do include your college work experience with any quantifiable terms
• Do include 2-4 bullets per job
• Do list bullets in order of importance
• Do highlight transferable skills and use action verbs to describe key responsibilities, achievements, and results
• Do highlight the most relevant ones in more detail
• Don't include high school experience unless it represents the only work experience you have r you are a first/second year student
• Do highlight any promotions you have received while working for the same employer
• Do use the correct tense for a current position vs. past tense for a completed position

How to Write a Compelling Bullet Point

It is important to make sure you are telling your story in a complete way and not just listing tasks you completed. In order to write a great bullet point, you can follow the formula:

Action verb + context + result + quantity

Below are examples of experience entries:

• Planned and implemented a recognition luncheon for 50 members of the faculty and staff on campus
• Greet shoppers, scan items for purchase, and handle cash register
• Mentored and encouraged a local 5th grader through tutoring and playing sports
• First employee of company to learn and test new 3-D drafting software, Solid Edge and created the company's first drawings in this application

Extracurricular Involvement/Honors/Volunteer Work

If you have been involved in campus or community organizations and/or have received academic honors, these should be indicated in your resume. Memberships in nationally recognized professional associations are also worthy of inclusion, and be sure to write out all organization abbreviations.

Be aware, however, of simply laundry listing your affiliations. Most employers can spot mere resume fillers at a glance.

Be especially certain to include and describe any of your leadership roles in activities - such as offices held, project chairs or leads, and the like. Some students may choose to treat leadership roles as entries for work examples.

Research/Capstone

Students may choose to highlight any academic related experience that is related to their major and/or position they are applying for. Students with significant research experience may also include information about the projects they have been involved with, what professor they conducted the research with, and the result of the research studies. Capstone coursework is often significant for students to list on their resume and should include a description of the project, their role, and the end result.

Certifications/Skills

You may wish to include a Certifications or Skills section on your resume. Indicating skills will provide prospective employers with a more complete picture of your background and fit for the position. THis section of your resume should be brief.

Study Abroad

Remember to include your study abroad experience on your resume. Employers and graduate schools will view this experience as an example of intercultural competence, especially if you include a description or examples of the skills you developed and what you learned while abroad. Did you study another language or become proficient in a language? You may choose to include your study abroad experience under another category such as Related Experience, Teaching Experience, or Professional Experience.

If an employer requests references:

• Your resume does not need to include the statement references available upon request.
• Many online application system will simply provide a prompt for you to enter your references. They often want to know the contact information and how you know your reference.
• Should you be asked to submit references in writing, prepare a separate page that lists the names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three to five references.
• The reference list should be on the same high-quality stock of paper on which your resume is printed, and the contact header (your name and address, etc. should be identical to the resume.
• Professors, current or former employers, or student organization advisors are sound choices, as opposed to family friends, clergy, or relatives.

How do I prepare my references?

Do not list a reference without first asking permission. In fact, it is a good idea to provide your references with a copy of your completed resume so they can speak knowledgeably about your background and qualifications if a prospective employer contacts them.

Other Sections to Include

You should feel free to include other sections and tailor your resume to your individual needs depending on the career industry or position you are applying for.

Other possible resume sections include:

• Internship(s) experience
• Special Skills
• Languages Spoken
• Sales Experience
• Publications
• Conference Presentations
• Military Service
• Professional Affiliations
• Computer Skills
• Class Projects

It is important to have your resume reviewed by Miami University Career Center staff so that your message is being conveyed accurately via the correct sections and organization on your resume.

Unique Qualities of a CV

In the United States, a CV is designed for an academic setting or research facility and includes categories that reflect academic experiences, research, or teaching related.

CV Overview

• Tend to be longer than resumes, because they include lists of publications, classes taught, committee work, lectures, and conference presentations.
• Should “follow the conventions of your field!” Different academic disciplines have different standards and expectations, especially as it relates to the order of the categories and how you list your experiences.  Make sure to talk with a professor or advisor about the standards in your area.
• Should have categories that are strategically ordered and titled with the most important information on the first page.
• Have no page limits, but are usually two to five pages for graduate students.  Your professors’ will be much, much longer.
• Place the most relevant categories first. 

Components of a CV

May include some combination of the following and take into consideration what are most relevant to the position:

• Honors & Awards
• Teaching Experience
• Research Experience
• Presentations & Lectures
• Professional Associations
• Professional Competencies
• Teaching Interests
• Professional Interests
• Committee Appointments
• Research Interests
• Foreign Study
• Credentials
• Professional Certification
• Scholarships

Order Matters

Remember, the order you use for your categories depends on the position, what is most important for that position, and the standard format of your field.

• Should always have your name on the top of each page, except the first page which will have your complete name and contact information; include page numbers on all subsequent pages.
• Remember to ask someone to review your CV prior to submission.

• Julie Alvarez, Ph.D.
• Kenya Johnson
• Natasha Turman, Ph.D.

• Patrick B. Burnette   - Major in Finance, Minor in Economics 
• Jackson Lewis   - Major in Finance and Accountancy, Minor in American Studies 
• Cooper Smith   - BS in Accountancy/Master of Accountancy
• Emily N. Erley   - Major: Graphic Design; Minor: Interactive Media Studies 
• Mary Clinton   - Major: Interior Design 
• Kaylan Havighurst   - Major: Art History and Architecture; Minor: Arts Management 
• Xavier Jackson   -Major: Media and Culture, Fashion Entrepreneurship
• Dylan Schmidt  - Major: Mechanical Engineering 
• Jordan Kreger   - Major: Manufacturing Engineering 
• Matthew Benton   - Major: Mechanical Engineering 
• Paul W. Bishop   - Major: Political Science and History 
• Drew S. Warfield   - Major: Diplomacy and Global Politics; Minor: Political Science 
• Elizabeth Collins  - Major Psychology; Minor: Human Capital Management and Leadership 
• Ben Shriver  - Major: Sport Leadership and Management; Minor: Marketing 
• Alexander Kendall  - Major: Information Systems and Analytics, Entrepreneurship
• Caroline Amalfitano  - Major: Marketing; Minors: Management and Leadership & Interactive Media Studies
• Hillary Yacso   - Majors: Athletic Training and Kinesiology and Health 
• Zachary J. McPherson   - Major: Business Management and Leadership; Minor: Nutrition 
• Nancy Phillips   - Major: Nutrition; Concentration: Dietetics 
• Molly Cule   - Major: Chemistry and Biochemistry 
• Daniel Carlson   - Major Kinesiology and Health, Public Health; Minor: Political Science
• Sherrelle Hoyt   - Major: Early Childhood Education 
• Ruth Dean   - Major: Social Work; Minor Child Studies, Spanish
• Emma Spring   - Major: University Studies 
• Heather Brown   - Major: University Studies
• Lucy Adams - Major: Statistics, Co-Major: Analytics.

Resume Writing Do's and Don'ts

Resume resources, action verbs to use on a resume, communication/people skills.

• Collaborated

Creative Skills

• Illustrated
• Photographed
• Revitalized

Data/Financial Skills

• Administered

Helping Skills

• Facilitated
• Rehabilitated

Management/Leadership Skills

• Consolidated
• Coordinated
• Established
• Strengthened

Organizational Skills

• Systematized

Research Skills

• Investigated

Teaching Skills

Technical skills.

• Constructed

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GoinGlobal has numerous resume examples if you are searching for a job searching in another country. Country guides provide tips for building a resume specific to the country.

More and more, recruiters are using LinkedIn as a way to further research and identify candidates for open positions. Often, if someone searches you by name on the internet, your LinkedIn profile will be one of the first things to come up. That said, having a LinkedIn profile is increasingly important as you transition from college to your career.

While your resume highlights your accomplishments in a format that more closely resembles a list, your LinkedIn profile is your opportunity to tell your story through a narrative, and to provide examples of your work using a portfolio or links to projects, volunteer activities, photos, etc. Your LinkedIn profile shouldn’t be a regurgitation of your resume, rather it should compliment it and show an employer another way to understand who you are as a potential employee.

For more information such as instructional videos, tutorials, a checklist of student LinkedIn profiles, visit Prepare|LinkedIn .

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Admission requirements are dependent on the degree you select, but don’t worry, we are here to help.  Please look over the instructions on this page to help you prepare your application to the JD / MBA Dual Degree program.

We appreciate your interest in Miami Herbert and all the work it takes to put together an application package.  Below you will find the application requirements at a glance:  

• A completed online application via BusinessCAS
• Application fee of $100
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• Official academic transcripts, from all academic institutions attended
• Foreign transcripts will require WES evaluation and translation
• Standardized test scores – GMAT or GRE, to applicable programs 
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Leverage the support of our graduate enrollment advisors to complete your application. We can help you answer any questions you may have. All required documents must be submitted through the BusinessCAS portal. Before you begin your application, please make sure to read all of the application instructions carefully. The BusinessCAS portal also has these instructions in detail to guide you through the process. Please remember that the admissions committee can only review completed application packages. Submitting incorrect information as well as not including important information can delay the admission review process.

Miami Herbert uses BusinessCAS as its online application portal.   After you have read all instructions carefully, please complete the online application. When submitting your application, you will be prompted to pay the $100 application fee. You may only apply to two programs per term and all applicants must already have earned a four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an accredited institution.

Please submit all documents related to transcripts through the BusinessCAS portal. You are encouraged to upload your unofficial transcripts in BusinessCAS to expedite your application evaluation while we wait for your required official transcripts.  

Transcripts to be requested include any coursework done at community colleges, junior colleges, extension programs, post-secondary schools, colleges, universities and other institutions. Miami Herbert’s Graduate Business Programs office no longer receives transcripts, diplomas or evaluations.  Please request official transcripts to be sent to:

BusinessCAS Transcripts Processing Center  P.O. Box 9221 Watertown, MA 02471

Miami Herbert accepts both the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) as a recognized test for admission into its graduate business programs. We will accept scores up to 5 years old. Please use the following codes for test submission:

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Only test scores received electronically from the testing service are considered official.

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Ms in materials engineering | civil and architectural engineering | university of miami.

Novel materials have the power to completely transform the health, climate, tech, and energy sectors. Materials engineers learn how to create, test, and implement cutting-edge materials to solve today's and tomorrow’s problems. A fundamental understanding of materials science, materials engineering, and manufacturing are critical for students with a BS degree in biomedical engineering, civil engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or other backgrounds to further their materials knowledge. Through this professional training, students will be equipped with the knowledge needed to diversify career opportunities in academia, industry, and startups.

Our cross-cutting M.S. in Materials Engineering Program immerses students in Miami Engineering's vibrant education, research, and industry culture. – Prannoy Suraneni, assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering

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• Provide high-quality graduate education in basic and translational materials engineering that will prepare graduates for professional careers and a lifetime of learning.
• Conduct high-quality research that will advance the current body of knowledge and engage in new discoveries.
• Serve the engineering profession and society through active involvement in professional organizations and contribution of professional expertise.

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• Produce graduates with advanced technical knowledge in materials science and materials engineering.
• Produce graduates with advanced capability to apply scientific, technical and clinical knowledge to engineering problems.
• Produce graduates with potential to make significant contributions in Materials Structure & Fabrication, Materials Characterization, or Devices & Applications.

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• Students will demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the discipline. (Structure & Fabrication, Characterization, or Devices & Application) 
• Students will demonstrate an advanced ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems to carry out supervised research.
• Students will demonstrate an advanced ability to generate technical contributions and effectively communicate them to the scientific community.

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University of Miami alumni who graduated more than three years ago have access to a variety of external career coaches. Each individual has a unique set of needs, and therefore, we encourage you to review the options available before making a decision. All of the career coaches listed here offer a free consultation and a variety of options for career coaching . The Toppel Career Center lists these seven service providers as a courtesy and makes no representation or endorsement of the services they may provide you.

If you graduated within the last three years , you can meet one-on-one with a Toppel career coach. Please join our virtual drop-in coaching hours via Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/toppel , Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, to meet with a Toppel career coach without an appointment or to schedule an appointment with a coach in advance. You may sign up for either a phone or a virtual appointment.

Alumni who graduated with an MBA or specialized Masters’ from the Miami Herbert Business School can utilize the career coaches featured on this page upon graduation.

Alumni who graduated from the University of Miami School of Law can access services here .

Aleesha Patel

Career & Leadership Coaching

Meet Aleesha, a career and leadership coach dedicated to empowering professionals in their early-to-mid careers. She understands the journey – the excitement of new opportunities, the uncertainty of transitions, the challenges of navigating unfamiliar terrain, and the fulfillment of growing into a leader.

With over 13 years of rich experience working for and leading teams at tech startups (like LinkedIn, Digit, and Brightwheel) and Fortune 100 companies (including Disney, Nike and Chase), Aleesha brings both empathy and expertise to her coaching. She’s been where you are – grappling with layoffs, overcoming burnout, finding her footing as a first-generation immigrant, celebrating promotions, and embracing leadership roles. Her transitions from consulting to tech, individual contributor to people manager, full-time employee to entrepreneur, also highlight a journey full of learning and growth.

As your coach, Aleesha is here to listen deeply, understand your unique challenges and aspirations, and guide you with questions and strategies that resonate with you personally. She’s committed to helping you navigate your path, not just professionally, but in a way that aligns with your whole self.

Interested in exploring how Aleesha can help you? Book a complimentary discovery session today . It’s an opportunity for you to share your story, learn about her approach, and take the first step towards a career that doesn’t just succeed, but satisfies.

And for University of Miami students and alumni, Aleesha offers a special rate – be sure to inquire about it during your first call.

Bill is a double-alum from the Miami Herbert School of Business with over 40-years of experience mentoring, coaching and developing students and early career professionals. Before recently retiring from corporate life, Bill was a Human Resources Executive in the Financial Services Industry where he managed HR globally for several businesses as well as leading strategic talent management at Citi.

Bill is now focused on leveraging his experience and passion for helping early career professionals maximize their career success. Early Career Executive Coaching (ECEC) offers one-on-one customized coaching sessions with Bill and/or group seminars focused on all aspects of securing your Ideal Job.

The ECEC Framework starts with defining your career passion and focuses on successfully navigating the comprehensive process of achieving your professional goals and aspirations. From resume/cover letter writing to enhancing your networking and interviewing skills, defining and validating your personal brand to making career transitions and much more, ECEC will help you navigate every aspect of the job search process.

Explore the ECEC Website to see if the ECEC approach is right for you and book a Complimentary Discovery Call with Bill today.

Emmanuela Stanislaus

Dr. Emmanuela Consulting

Dr. Emmanuela Consulting is a consulting company that helps individuals get unstuck and confidently push through their goals.

Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus is the founder and has over 15 years of higher education administration experience which includes leading large university career centers. In her role, she has worked intimately with fortune 500 companies to help them find the best ways to recruit qualified and diverse talent. She has also worked with college students to develop coveted skills that are sought by employers. Her combined experiences have helped her clients to push through a stuck mindset and reclaim the power they have over their careers and PhD journey.

Her role as a coach is two-fold – 1. career coach and 2. doctorate coach. As a career coach, she works 1-on-1 with clients by discussing job search strategies, conducting resume/CV reviews, LinkedIn optimization, and practice interviews to get them on their way to securing their dream job. As a doctorate coach, she helps women with day jobs who feel stuck or want to create a strategic plan to complete their programs within five years of starting. Dr. Emmanuela uses a holistic approach to coaching that recognizes her clients’ full identity. Her approachable coaching style makes her clients feel like they are meeting with a girlfriend for coffee. If her approach sounds like your style, then she’s your coach.

Emmanuela’s a multi-passionate professional as a diversity researcher and consultant, coach, scholar, travel blogger, and entrepreneur. When Emmanuela’s not trying to change the world, she enjoys spending time traveling the world and making memories with her family and friends. Emmanuela finds joy in helping others which is one of the driving forces behind Dr. Emmanuela Consulting.

Megan Morini

Conquer Your Career

Megan Morini has dedicated her passion to helping people define and achieve career success.  As the founder of Conquer Your Career, LLC, Megan incorporates personalized coaching focused on career advancement and finding strategies for a new direction while creating an action plan to close the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

Megan brings over ten years of corporate sales and higher education experience. Her areas of expertise includes leading sales and account management in major metropolitan cities including New York and Miami, managing multiple channel partners to increase revenue, and connecting job seekers to their dream jobs. Her higher education experience has been in counseling and employer recruitment in career services.

Services offered include Career Coaching, Resume & Cover Letter Writing, Job Search Strategies, Acing the Interview, Social Media & the Job Search, and Salary Negotiation and pricing is included on the website.

Scott Singer

Insider Career Strategies

Scott Singer is the founder and president of Insider Career Strategies LLC. As a certified career coach and resume writer, Scott guides individual and corporate clients through today’s increasingly complex job search and hiring process and helps develop the resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and other tools that help individuals at all stages of their career manage their professional image. Scott holds a BA from Boston University, an MBA from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and CPCC (Certified Professional Career Coach) and CPRW (Certified Professional Resume Writer) credentials. He is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council.

During almost two decades of in-house corporate HR and staffing firm experience, Scott Singer brought his knowledge, skills, and talents to national and international corporations in a diverse range of industries, with major corporations such as Motorola, Ryder, Bacardi, Burger King, and LVMH. Use Toppel referral code – GOCANESCAREERS – to access one hour of career coaching for $115 (a $200 value).

Suzanne ElNaggar

VantageShift

Suzanne ElNaggar, Founder and CEO of VantageShift , is a leadership and career coach. She is a graduate of the U, earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering 1993, and is proud to be a ‘Cane.

It would be Suzanne’s great pleasure to work with you to identify and capitalize on your strengths and chart your path to success. The types of changes that early career professionals experience – different roles, promotions, domain shifts, life-altering events – are her specialty. Her career took many surprising turns, and she would be happy to help you manage the surprises that come your way.

Rather than trying to fit everyone into a one-size-fits-all program, she caters her coaching to you as an individual. When you meet, you can talk about your goals and learning style and determine the best way forward for you. She offers an online format; if you’re nearby, you can meet in person.

As a leader in tech, she had often coached team members as part of her leadership role. Suzanne is delighted to now coach full-time following her certification through UM’s Certified Professional Coach program and membership in the International Coaching Federation.

Book a free intro chat with Suzanne here . When you talk, let her know you’re a ‘Cane so you can enjoy a preferred rate.

Tammy Klein

Klein HR Solutions

Tammy Klein, the company founder, is a human capital business consultant specializing in career coaching for individuals and fully customizable HR solutions for companies of all sizes. After a 30 year career in Human Resources, Klein realized the impact she could have. Recognizing the extraordinary human capital challenges and opportunities confronting both individuals and companies today led her to launch Klein HR Solutions in 2018. Tammy’s methodology involves exploring your current career situation, identifying the factors and the value-propositions that differentiate you and addressing potential skill gaps that are limiting your personal and professional growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity to create a compelling story that resonates with recruiters and prospective employers. Services include Resume and Cover Letters, Job and Internship Search, Marketing Yourself, Interview Prep, and Offer Negotiation and pricing is included on the website.