Step into the room where opportunities happen!
Chat with top employers, industry pros, and alumni eager to connect with SoC talent. Whether you’re exploring internships or full-time roles, this mixer is your chance to build relationships that can launch your career.

Bring 5-10 printed copies of your resume for review

Practice your networking skills. Find tips on how to prepare.

Dress business casual. Here are some examples!

Research the companies

Who Am I?

Brief, audience-tailored self-introduction.

• Major, degree program, or area of study
• Graduation year (if relevant)
• Co-curriculars or involvement (clubs, leadership, etc.)
• Shared connections (UM SoC, alumni, department, hometown, etc.)
• One sentence summary: “I’m a [year] [major] at the University of Miami, involved in [X], and I specialize in [Y].”

What I Do

Show your value in a clear, relevant way.

• Skills: Highlight 1–2 key transferable skills (e.g., writing, project management, video editing)

• Experience: Mention a relevant internship, job, or academic project
• Passion/Values: What drives your interest in the field (e.g., storytelling, ethical communication, design for social impact)
• One sentence summary: “I bring [skill] from my experience at [place/class], and I’m passionate about [value/goal].”

What’s My Ask?

Engage the other person & follow up.

• Ask: “What do you spend most of your time at work doing?” or “What advice would you give someone entering the field?”

• End with: “I’d love to stay in touch. Can I connect with you on LinkedIn?”
• Follow up within 24–48 hours with a short thank-you note or message
• One sentence summary: I’m eager to connect, learn from your experience, and continue this conversation through email or LinkedIn.