Alternatives to Internship Experience
Hello! My name is Carson, and I am currently a senior double majoring in Psychology and Philosophy. I came into Chapman with no experience whatsoever. My resume had volunteer experience and that I played football, that was it! I knew I wanted to participate in experiential learning and start gaining experience, but I wasn’t sure
How to Request a Career Presentation
Career presentations are an awesome way for our career office to go out into the field to provide career resources. We want to spread the word about resumes, cover letters, job searching tips etc. so badly that we can also conduct these presentations for you after work hours! Hopefully the Q and A section below
A Re-Introduction to the Peer Advisors
Helloooo Everyone!!! I hope everyone is having a great start to the semester and overcoming the heat!!! The Peer Advisor team has had some changes since the last introduction blog in the Fall of 2023. We have a new Peer Advisor (drum rollll please) Charlot!!!! I will let her introduce herself below but she is
A Career Fair Success Story: Ann Ngo
When a Chapman student or alumni job seeker thinks about the Career Fair, they may feel nervous, unsure, or afraid of all the tables or the employers standing behind them. As a graduating senior, I experienced some of those feelings when I ventured through Attallah Piazza and the Bert Williams Mall for the Spring 2024
Career Peer Advisor Appointments are Back
As Career Peer Advisors we love to connect with you, our fellow classmates and help you along your career journey. Don’t believe me, take a lil peek at this snippet of our VISION STATEMENT: “Empower Panthers to navigate a meaningful and productive transition from the classroom to their career journeys and beyond” Sniffle…sniffle…sniffle. Crying noise…
The Snowball Effect in Chapman?
Hello everyone!!! Long time no see huh. How are we dooooing? How is life going for you right now? Are you getting used to this weather yet? ARE YOU READY FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER? Welcome back everybody from your hopefully lovely and relaxing holiday break. I also want to give a special welcome to the
Using Your Vacation Break from School to Your Advantage (Career Edition)
A break from school — a time for relaxation and the sleep you missed during Fall and Spring semester. For most, the ideal break involves lying by the pool, fireplace, or beach. While it’s good to relax and rejuvenate, it’s also the perfect opportunity to get ahead on your career goals and exploration journey. Chapman
How to Win Summer
Summer is a great time to relax, have fun, and most importantly build transferable skills (HEHEH). I am so excited that summer is here and the sun has to come out, like, right now. May has been real gray and… I am politely asking for it to stop. Thanks for hearing about my lil rant, and
Recap of Inclusive Employer Night
On October 12, 2022, the Office of Career and Professional Development and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion co-hosted an in-person DEI networking event called Inclusive Employer Night. With 15 employers and 72 students in attendance, the third floor patio of Argyros Forum was packed — with people and the crucial conversations and connections that
The Drop-In Experience
My name is Carson LeSage, and I am a Career Peer Advisor at the Office of Career and Professional Development, double majoring in Psychology and Philosophy. Drop-ins and I are like Ride or Die, super serious. What is a “Drop-In”? Let’s start off with the basics. What is this magical resource that I speak of?