Welcome to the Alumni Career Newsletter. Our mission is to provide lifelong career development and support.
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These companies are looking to hire UM alumni. View more jobs at HireACane.com and the UM Alumni Association LinkedIn group.
- Chief Engineer, Sunrise, Florida
ION MEDIA NETWORKS
- Financial Analyst, Miami, Florida
GENERAL MILLS, INC.
- Business Development Associate, Austin, Texas
Software Advice
- Software Development Engineer, National
CITRIX SYSTEMS INC.
- Inside Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Santa Clara, California
Wei Laboratories, Inc.
- Marketing Specialist, Daytona Beach, Florida
MASCO CONTRACTOR SERVICES
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Tools to make your career search smooth and successful.
Vault Career Online Library
The University of Miami in conjunction with Vault.com has arranged for you to have free, unrestricted privileges to the largest most comprehensive online career resource available. Content is updated daily so be sure to visit frequently.
Click here to view the Vault Career Online Library.
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Fastest-growing jobs
CNNMoney
Beware of the Dangers of Over-Networking
Inc.com
Are You Leading Your People, or Just Running a Company?
Inc.com
True or False: These Tests Can Tell if You Are Right for This Job
The Wall Street Journal
The Most Important Things to Know for Your Job Interview
U.S.News & World Report
Send us any articles that might be of interest to your fellow alumni at a.garcia29@miami.edu.
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Featuring successful alumni and career advice.
 Diane Bloodworth, M.B.A. ’89
Chief Executive Officer,
Competitive Sports Analysis
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
What advice do you have for UM alumni and students interested in pursuing your profession or industry?
If you want to be an entrepreneur, make sure you have what it takes -- tenacity, tolerance for risk, and creativity. Every day is an adventure and I can't imagine doing anything else. The technology industry is an excellent field to pursue. I believe that the technology industry will continue to evolve and remain an interesting career choice for the future. More
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Quick Steps to Successfully Changing Careers
The key to successfully changing careers is spending some time rediscovering yourself, and using your self-assessment to direct your new career search.
1. Evaluate your current job satisfaction.
Which aspects of your current job do you like and dislike? Are your dissatisfactions related to the content of your work your company culture or the people with whom you work?
2. Assess your interests, values and skills.
Changing your career without being aware of your abilities and motivations can be disastrous. You do not want to move from one unsatisfying career to another. It is helpful to determine whether you will utilize your skills and work in a field emphasizing your core values before making a change.
3. Explore new careers opportunities.
Conduct a preliminary comparative evaluation of several fields to identify a few targets for in depth research. Determining careers that interest you, emphasize your values, and utilize your skills will make your career change a better experience.
4. Investigate job training and education opportunities.
A career change will often require people to learn new skills. By ensuring you are qualified for a certain career, you will have an advantage over the competition and avoid costly learning curves. Obtaining a part-time job or volunteering in your new career field not only can solidify your decision, but give you much needed experience in your new career. You might also want to consider temping in your new field.
5. Explore way to develop new skills in your current job.
Improving your skills used in your current career will better prepare you for a job transition. Enroll in any education or training programs sponsored by your company. Additionally, get involved in job programs that would further develop skills in high demand in your industry. Always be looking for ways to improve your productivity to impress potential future employers.
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