Whether you are looking for a part-time job to earn some extra money or seeking
your first big job after graduation, we can help! The first thing you should do
is create a CaneZone account – it’s free. CaneZone is the official University of
Miami job listing service and allows you to create your profile, upload resumes
and cover letters, and search for jobs. You can search by industry, location, position
type, and more. CaneZone is a convenient way to apply for jobs at organizations
that have specifically chosen UM as a place to recruit talent.
The key to a successful job search is starting early and casting a wide net. Don’t
wait until your senior year to start looking! Start networking and researching industries
and companies that interest you utilizing resources within CaneZone such as Career
Builder, The Vault, Going Global, H1Base Jobs, Type Focus and Career Beam. Company
websites are another good source for information that will be critical during interviews.
Keep in mind that CaneZone is only one resource and should be used in conjunction
with other job search methods.
Not sure which profession is the right fit? Explore a career path by pursuing an
internship! An internship is a supervised work experience that provides students
with an opportunity to apply classroom-based learning while gaining practical work
experience. One of our goals is to provide students with the resources necessary
to find an internship, and the education required to succeed in it.
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) reported that employers
find their own internship programs as the most effective resource for recruiting
college graduates for full-time positions. In fact, the same employers reported
that about 32% of their new hires came from their internship program. Additionally,
54% of respondents said that their new hires had some internship experience.
Internships are a natural bridge from college into the workforce. An intern has
the opportunity to gain work experience, develop skills, explore career options,
and establish a professional network. The internship experience is valuable for
both the intern and the employer. A wide variety of online and campus based resources
are available to students seeking internships. They include the CaneZone system,
career fairs and expos, and a multitude of books in the Toppel Library.
Internship providers (other than government agencies and not-for-profit agencies)
are required by federal law to either pay or award academic credit to their interns.
Compensation must be at least minimum wage or equal out to minimum wage per hour
if payment comes in the form of a stipend. At present, Federal Minimum Wage is $6.55.
Be aware that many states set their own minimum wage requirements. The State of
Florida minimum wage is $7.21 per hour, effective January 1, 2008.
Government agencies and not-for-profit agencies are allowed to offer unpaid/no-credit
internships without violating these laws. However, we still recommend some sort
of compensation.
Students interested in receiving academic credit for their internships should contact
their academic advisor. The Toppel Career Center does NOT award academic credit,
nor does it make arrangements for the awarding of academic credit. Employers that
have listed their internship as for-credit are aware that it is the responsibility
of the student to facilitate the credit-granting process.
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