Getting out into the workforce while still in school provides immeasurable value in getting firsthand experience in a particular industry. Interns get to work with other professionals, work under high stakes, report to a director, learn from colleagues, and so much more.
The benefit is industry knowledge and insight, with the added bonus of having relevant experience to showcase on your resume.
Three ’Canes are taking advantage of internship experience to get firsthand accounts of their industries of interest. Let’s meet them.
Neal took an extremely strategic approach to his internship experience. As an Innovation, Technology, and Design major, internships are baked into the curriculum. Students require at least six internships before graduating. Neal saw this as an opportunity to narrow down what industry would suit him best. “Through my internships, I’ve had the opportunity to explore various industries, gaining insights into the kind of work and environment that resonates with me for my post-graduation plans," he said.
Simran utilized networking opportunities within the Miami Herbert Business School to capitalize on her internship at local fintech startup, Nespy. As an intern working at a startup, the job inherently covered a lot of ground. “I gained experience in everything from lead prospecting to app testing, and had the opportunity to collaborate with the founders,” she said. Those founders happened to be UM alumni and provided for a more enriched experience for Simran.
During his sophomore year, Jalen interned at Warner Media as a marketing representative. He moved to LA for the summer to extend his internship and got into the artists and repertoire division for Republic Records (think Taylor Swift, Drake, Ariana Grande). “It was the best experience of my life,” he said. That internship further solidified his passion for entering the scouting realm of record labels and music publishing. Today, Jalen works for Warner Media’s creative agency called 1824, scouting local talent and planning events and activations on campus and in the greater Miami area.
These three ’Canes are just a few of the thousands that get to experience their industry from the driver’s seat. Curious to see what internship opportunities await you? Use this Toppel Career Center tool to search for opportunities by major.
