What is a career fair? A common question that I asked myself as a freshman in college, and one that is asked among many college students. A career fair is a great place to meet potential employers to start building relationships. At our career fair, all of our employers are looking to fill positions for
I’ve spent a lot of time on Handshake since my first semester at Chapman. As a student, I’ve browsed for internships many times and signed up for numerous events. On the Peer Career Advising and Student Worker side, I’ve approved thousands of job requests and hundreds of employers, helped students book appointments, and more! With
How do you mold your virtual presence to reflect your professional value accurately, career path story, and personal brand? Allison Smyk, Recruiting Manager at Gallo Wine, tackled the tough questions about virtual networking and personal branding in a recent virtual career workshop hosted by Chapman’s Office of Career and Professional Development. Here are a few
The world is changing in the face of COVID-19, and with it, the landscape of the workplace, how we connect, and the hiring process. A recent Vault article said it best… “Every day, every hour, every moment you have a choice. You can choose to constantly watch and wait for the news. Or you can
1. Know Before You Go Find out as much as you can about the group and/or individual attendees before the event. Get an idea of the skill and experience level that will be in the room, and search for commonalities between you and them. If the event shows RSVPs (for example, a Facebook Event Page,)
At Chapman, career is a priority, so we make it simple. Unlike many universities that separate alumni and student services, you have one core team serving you. We’ve reaffirmed our commitment to your professional success and promised to be your Career Connection for Life. Today we are now proud to announce that, as a reflection