Social Sciences & Pre-Law

This career circle is for any student who is interested in pursuing a degree in Social Sciences and/or a career in Law.

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Who Can You Serve as a Human Services Professional?

A human services career allows you to serve and support others in need. Read this article to learn about five populations you may serve as a human services professional. 

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10 Jobs That Are Great for Sociology Majors (Plus Expert Advice on How to Land One)

Sociology is one of those majors with no set path after graduation, which can be scary as you’re planning to enter the workforce for the first time. The trade-off is that you’ll actually have a lot of flexibility in what …

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The Everything Guide to a Career in Public Service

When I was 13 years old, I went to science camp. One day, I sat and listened as a scientist described what global warming was going to do to the planet—rising ocean levels, mass extinctions, devastation of populations around the …

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Standard 509 Report Disclosure Database – Law Schools – American Bar Association

The 509 reports include data on admissions, tuition & fees, financial aid, scholarships, enrollment, faculty, class sizes, and employment outcomes.

Social Science Careers: Job Path & Majors

This guide helps students explore what a social science degree is and how it can lead to many career opportunities …

7Sage LSAT

7Sage aids LSAT prep with study materials, courses, and tutoring, empowering students for law school admissions success.

USAJOBS: Jobs in Federal Government

Create a profile and apply for jobs in the federal government.

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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.

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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.

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.

On Creativity: John Cleese on “Design Better”

Taught by Design Better
The legendary John Cleese—of Monty Python, Fawlty Towers, and more—is no stranger to creativity. In this course adapted from the…

How to Make a Positive First Impression with a Hiring Manager

Taught by Madecraft
Discover how to make a positive first impression with a hiring manager with career coach Brittany Hayles. This course outlines…

Project Management with Microsoft Copilot

Taught by Cindy M Lewis
Unlock the potential of Microsoft Copilot to streamline your project management tasks and boost efficiency. Taught by certified Project Management…

Sharpen Your Logic

Taught by Madecraft
Logical thinking is crucial for effective decision-making and problem-solving in both personal and professional settings. In this course, Dr. Eugene…

Customer Success Foundations

Taught by Robbie Kellman Baxter
Customer Success is one of the most rapidly expanding and transforming professions in today’s business landscape. In this course, Robbie…

Understanding and Prioritizing Data Privacy

Taught by Michelle Dennedy
Get an introduction to the basics of data privacy: what it is, why it matters, and who it impacts, from…

Designing Presentations with Figma Slides

Taught by Joseph Labrecque
Figma Slides gives you the power to create compelling slides and presentations to meet the needs of any occasion. In…

Empathy for Managers

Taught by Ashley Herd
Empathy is a crucial human skill for modern leaders that contributes to high-performing work cultures and employee wellbeing. Yet, according…

Strategic Thinking for Growth Marketers

Taught by Erika Barbosa
Looking to elevate your marketing strategy? Erika Barbosa, a seasoned marketing expert, guides you through the essential steps to sharpen…

SQL Practice: Inserting Data with INSERT Statements

Taught by Walter Shields
Level up your SQL skills with this comprehensive course focused on inserting data into SQL tables. Through interactive Code Challenges…

Creative Content Strategy: Bite-Size Lessons for Digital Brands

Taught by Madecraft
Content strategy lies at the core of effective digital marketing, transforming how brands connect with their audience. In this course,…

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

Taught by Ricardo Vargas
Implementing sustainable practices is not just the ethical thing to do, it’s a strategic differentiator for organizations. In this course,…

Implementing the NIST Risk Management Framework

Taught by Ronald Woerner
As the industry standard, the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) process provides a…

Marketing Strategy: Case Studies from Leading Brands

Taught by Brian Honigman
One of the best ways to learn more about what makes a marketing strategy successful is to study the lessons…

Business Storytelling for Finance

Taught by Carl Seidman
Many financial professionals fail to present and communicate effectively. They overwhelm their audiences with complex content, leaving them confused. The…

Surviving Burnout in Customer Service

Taught by Madecraft
Being able to manage feelings of burnout is vital for the well-being of customer service employees and the overall quality…

DEI and the Culture of Belonging at Work

Taught by Rhodes Perry
Belonging. It’s a powerful word. Simply hearing it sparks strong emotions. Effective leaders recognize that feeling a sense of belonging…

Maintaining a High-Performance Team

Taught by Marc Woods
In this course, explore what makes a high-performing team form—and how to maintain that high performance—alongside the key model behind…

How to Quickly Find the Root Cause of a Customer Issue

Taught by Madecraft
Being able to quickly find the root cause of a customer issue is essential for increasing customer retention and satisfaction,…

CompTIA Data Systems (DSO-001) Cert Prep

Taught by Mike Chapple
In this course, Mike Chapple—a teaching professor of information technology, analytics, and operations—guides you through the key topics of database…

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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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  • Sr. Program Manager, Operations & Student Engag. University of Miami Herbert Business School
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Vasudha Devkota

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