Job and Internship Search

As part of your job or internship search, you can attend networking events held at Miami University and apply for opportunities through online platforms.

Networking 101

The goal of networking isn’t to immediately get a job. It’s to gain a new professional contact.

Aim to connect, not to impress. Your conversations with professionals should be two sided. This is how you make meaningful connections that could lead to future opportunities. To get started:

Talk to people you know, including family, friends, and classmates.
Identify people who are employed in your field of interest.
Connect with professionals on LinkedIn and Handshake.
Attend a Career Center event featuring employer partners or Miami alumni.

Event Calendar

For students speak with two employers at a career fair.

Stand Out Online: Professional Headshot Booth

Update your Handshake and LinkedIn profiles with a new head shot from our Professional Headshot Booth. This FREE service is quick and easy to use. You’ll even receive your digital photos the same day.

Location and Hours

The booth is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Career Center (45 Armstrong).
- Notice: The booth is not available when Miami is closed.
The process only takes five to 10 minutes.
You can apply filters, eliminate blemishes, whiten teeth, and more through the booth’s innovative, self-service design.
If you anticipate or experience a disability-related barrier to using the booth, contact careercenter@MiamiOH.edu to schedule a headshot appointment.

Process and Delivery

Drop by! No appointment is needed.
If using your phone:
- Scan the QR Code and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Make sure your phone doesn’t lapse into “rest mode” or you will need to finish your photo session using the touch screen.
You will be emailed your photos by no-reply@iris-booth.com. Create a free account, then log into the platform to download your headshots.

Make the Best First Impression

When networking with professionals, it’s critical to make a good first impression. We can help you during your job and internship search in a variety of ways.

Interviewing 101

An interview is a conversation between an employer and a candidate. Often the final part of the recruitment process, it helps to determine if you’re a fit for a given position based on your skills, experiences, and character traits.

Practice Interviewing

On-Campus Interviews

Employers visit Miami to interview students throughout the year, including after select career and internship fairs. On-campus interviews are organized and tracked in Handshake. To participate:

Update your Handshake profile
Update your LinkedIn profile
Upload your resume to Handshake

Reserve an Interview Room

You can reserve a private space in the Career Center for your job/internship, practice, and informational interviews. To do so:

In Handshake, scroll down to “Interview Room Reservation.”
Select the date and time.
- If you need longer than a one-hour block, you will need to schedule another appointment (max two hours).