Career Circles for Students

Career in Photoshop Graphic Design

A career in Photoshop graphic design can be both fulfilling and lucrative, offering numerous opportunities across various industries. Here are some key aspects to consider when pursuing a career in this field:

Skills and Education
Proficiency in Photoshop: Mastery of …

By Ansu Man
Ansu Man Photo Retoucher
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Physicists vs. Engineers – What Sets Them Apart?

Ever wondered about the distinctions between physicists and engineers? This article takes a deep dive into the distinctions between these two dynamic fields. From unraveling cosmic mysteries to crafting practical innovations, explore the unique pathways each profession offers.

By Sabrina Khan
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Toppel to TV: How the Toppel Career Center guided Laralyn Jackson to success – TheMiamiHurricane.com

Laralyn Jackson, Spring 2024 Broadcast Journalism graduate shares her journey on how she utilized the resources offered at the Toppel Career Center to network with industry professionals, practice interviewing, make informed career decisions, and secure an internship with NBC 6 …

By Keashla Marengo
Keashla Marengo Communication & Entertainment
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Creative Head: Find Jobs in Video Games, Visual FX, Programming, Designer, & for Artists

Creative Head: Find Jobs in Video Games, Visual FX, Programming, Designer, & for Artists

Search for hundreds of jobs in video games, animation, VFX, and software/technology industries at CreativeHeads.net.

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Freelance Writing Jobs in Journalism, Content, Copywriting, & Blogging Gigs

Freelance Writing Jobs in Journalism, Content, Copywriting, & Blogging Gigs

FreelanceWriting.com has delivered daily and real-time freelance writing jobs online for freelance beginners and experts.

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JournalismJobs.com

JournalismJobs.com

JournalismJobs.com is the largest and most-visited resource for journalism jobs.

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Animation World Network – Jobs

Animation World Network – Jobs

Animation World Network (AWN) offers the top jobs available in Animation.

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Job Market DataIn partnership withLightcast logo

Are you looking to use real-time job market data to make informed decisions about your future career path, explore relevant salary data, or identify the skills you need to build or market to get your next role? Use the following tool to explore your options.

There are two ways to navigate this tool:

  1. Keyword Search: Search for the title of the job you’re looking to pursue, or skills you may have that could be relevant for a particular career path.
  2. Narrow Down by Industry + Occupation: If you have a general sense of the industry you’d like to pursue, you can narrow down the occupations within a given industry to help you decide.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Featured Jobs & Internships

Thousands of internship and job opportunities are posted on Handshake by employers specifically looking to hire students. The following job and internship opportunities were pulled from Handshake for your career circle.

For thousands more opportunities, log in to Handshake. All UM students have a Handshake account that is automatically created for them when they enroll at the U. All you have to do is log in to Handshake to activate your account.

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Skill Building with LinkedIn Learning

Access and explore on-demand LinkedIn Learning content (courses and videos) that can help you identify and build skills needed to be successful in your future career. Here, you can find relevant LinkedIn Learning content featured for your career circle.

Climbing the Five Tiers of Career Development

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
In this course, Andrew LaCivita—a globally-renowned career and leadership coach—shows you how to intentionally set aside time for your professional…

How to Find the Best Job for You that Actually Exists

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Stop chasing the perfect job that doesn’t exist. Lauren McGoodwin reveals why seemingly glamorous careers often lead to burnout—and offers…

Cloud Computing Careers and Certifications

Taught by Lynn Langit
Do you want to start a career in cloud computing, but don’t know where to begin? Whether you’re an IT…

Advertising on TikTok

Taught by Lucas Ertola
Have you considered using TikTok to advertise your business? In this course, learn the key components of running successful advertising…

The New AI Tech Stack: AI Literacy for Tech Leaders

Taught by Maria Parysz
This course acts as a comprehensive resource designed to equip tech professionals with a deep understanding of the AI technology…

Releasing and Promoting Your Music

Taught by Evan Sutton
One of the biggest issues faced by musical artists is how to get people to hear and purchase their music.…

Understanding US Patents: A Deeper Dive

Taught by Dana Robinson
Whether you are an inventor yourself, work at a company that innovates, or are part of a company where intellectual…

SAS Essential Training: 1 Descriptive Analysis for Healthcare Research

Taught by Monika Wahi
After literally decades on the scene, SAS is still an industry leader in the world of big data. If healthcare…

Creating Maps with R

Taught by Charlie Joey Hadley
If you need to learn more about creating maps with R, this beginner-friendly course introduces an end-to-end mapping workflow and…

The Link between Evolutionary Psychology and Better Management

Taught by Nigel Nicholson
Take a deep dive into the world of human instincts with psychologist Nigel Nicholson, Professor of Organizational Behavior at the…

The Future of AI for Finance and Accounting

Taught by Jason Schenker
This course helps professionals and business leaders identify, assess, and prepare to use artificial intelligence (AI) in accounting and finance.…

Tips for Effective Listening

Taught by Ximena Vengoechea
Effective listening is a key ingredient for connecting with others, and emotional intelligence is crucial for success. In this course,…

Economics for Everyone: Job Markets and the Economy

Taught by Jason Schenker
The labor market is much more than headline numbers. And understanding its nuances can give you an edge. In this…

Computer Science Principles Lab: JavaScript

Taught by Rich Winnie
Take coding from theory to practice with our Computer Science Principles Labs. This hands-on lab gives you a chance to…

Sustainable Project Management: Strategies to Boost Social, Economic, and Environmental Impact

Taught by Ricardo Vargas
View Ricardo’s LinkedIn Newsletter Implementing sustainable practices is not just the ethical thing to do, it’s a strategic differentiator for…

Applied Machine Learning: Ensemble Learning

Taught by Matt Harrison
Do you want to grow your skills as a machine learning practitioner, but don’t know where to begin? You don’t…

Project Management: Energy and Water Projects

Taught by Seyi Kukoyi
Discover the intricate world of project management within the energy and water sectors with this comprehensive course. Delve deep into…

Migrating from AutoCAD to Inventor

Taught by Thom Tremblay
AutoCAD users around the world are adopting Autodesk Inventor, the purpose-built tool for mechanical design, engineering, and manufacturing. While they’re…

Excel for Legal Professionals

Taught by Jordan Goldmeier
Looking for pro tips on how to leverage Microsoft Excel as an early-career legal professional? In this course, designed for…

Storytelling Tips for Learning and Development Leaders

Taught by Madecraft
Alex Mitts, an instructional designer and educational technology consultant, brings storytelling to the forefront of educational innovation. Alex provides a…

LinkedIn Learning is free for currently enrolled University of Miami students. You must have a CaneID to access LinkedIn Learning. Click on “View All LinkedIn Learning Courses” to browse through all the content featured for your career circle.

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Skill Building Through Virtual Company Projects

Build valuable career skills and get a taste of industry experience via short virtual projects created by top companies across the globe on the Forage platform. Click on "View All Projects" to view all experiences for this career community. To check out projects across all the career communities and relevant practice interview questions, here.

Getting Ready to Join the Workforce Experience with Standard Bank

Work Ready Skills Experience with RateMyPlacement/DBL

Client Service Delivery Experience with Third Bridge

Solicitor Apprentice Experience with Herbert Smith Freehills

Business Acumen Experience with BCLP

US Time Management and Business Communication Skills Experience with White & Case

Wondering how to list a completed project on your resume/CV or LinkedIn profile? Review the Forage referencing policy.

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Featured Industry & Career Guides

Vault offers comprehensive industry and career guides that provide insights into industry work life and advice for students and alumni on kickstarting their careers. You can access 170+ guides on our Custom Career Content site to help you explore career paths and gain valuable information that will help you make informed career decisions.

Vault Guide to Social Services Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Social Services Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Politics, Public Policy, and Activism Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Politics, Public Policy, and Activism Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Media and Entertainment Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Media and Entertainment Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Cane2Cane Mentors

Explore careers, prepare for your future, and connect with industry professionals. Exclusive to our University of Miami community, Cane2Cane is a social network where 'Canes receive help navigating from college to career. No matter who you know, or don't know, connect and learn from professionals across 60+ industries who are eager to help you prepare for your career journey.

Danielle Vangruber

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Associate, Investor Relations Universa Investments L.P.
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Mary Alice Kubit

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • President Mary Alice Kubit Interior Design, Inc. - retired
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Cindy Rubin

Alumni Mentor
  • Port Washington, NY
  • Vice President Safavieh Home Furnishings
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Michael K McConnell, RA, LEED AP

Alumni Mentor
  • Cary, NC
  • Senior Project Architect Jacobs
Meet Michael K

Elizabeth Fleischhauer

Alumni Mentor
  • Pensacola, Florida
  • Project Architect Bullock Tice Associates
Meet Elizabeth

Jazzmin Reid

Alumni Mentor
  • Deerfield Beach, FL
  • Project Architect Anderson Architecture
Meet Jazzmin

Kristopher Decossard

Alumni Mentor
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • Marketing Director Deco Marketing LLC
Meet Kristopher

Ajith Punnakula

Community Mentor
  • Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
  • Engineering Manager II Pinterest
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Cassandra Swilley

Alumni Mentor
  • Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  • UX/UI Design Intern SketchUp
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Arielle Swilley

Alumni Mentor
  • Washington, DC
  • Public Health Analyst Global Health and Education Projects, Inc.
Meet Arielle

Léi Y. Sun, M.S.Ed

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Doctoral Practicum Student Alliance for Psychological Services
Meet Léi Y.

Brad Martin

Alumni Mentor
  • Bozeman, Montana
  • Software Engineer Advanced Electronic Designs
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Join your peers on Cane2Cane to connect with a 'Cane who can help you achieve your career goals! You can search for connections in the Cane2Cane community by applying various filters, such as industry, location, degree, and more!  

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JOBSCAN

The more effectively you can tailor your resume for a specific job, the better your chances are. Easily optimize your resume by completing a scan below. By scanning and comparing your resume versus any job description Jobscan will give you an instant analysis of how well your resume is tailored for a particular job and how it can be even better optimized for an applicant tracking system (ATS). To start, paste in the text of your resume then paste the text of the job posting you’re interested in, and press Scan.