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A Farewell Letter to the Spring Semester

May 16, 2022 by | For Students

Well, the time has come. The Spring semester has flown by in the blink of an eye and the 2021-2022 semester is coming to a close. Although bittersweet, that just means that summer is that much closer to arriving!  Our Peer Advisors have had a wonderful time helping you and educating you through workshops, presentations

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Why Studying Abroad is Beneficial for Your Career

March 7, 2022 by | For Students

There is something amazing about being completely immersed in another culture and independent for the first time in your life, and this certainly was the case for me. Studying abroad gives you the opportunity to grow in a way that is impossible when you’re in your comfort zone. The relationships you can build and the

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Navigating Internships as a Transfer Student

February 24, 2022 by | For Students

A transfer student. This group of students is one of the most integral parts of colleges across the United States, yet, at the same time, they are often given little to no attention when it comes to being incorporated into their new college environment and culture. From my experience, being a transfer student can often

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The Basics of Professional Attire

February 17, 2022 by Ivy Magruder '23, Emma Floyd '22, and Catthy Ha '22 | Career Tips

Attending professional events or going to interviews can be nerve-wracking in and of themselves. In the days leading up to them, it can be increasingly stressful trying to find the right attire. What does it mean to dress “business professional” as opposed to “business casual”? Learning how to differentiate between various attires and finding how

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Making the Most of Holiday Cheer

December 9, 2021 by | Career Tips

It’s officially the holiday season and many of you may be wondering how you can use this time to advance on your professional development.  Networking is one of the most important things you can do to advance your career and this holiday season is the perfect time to do just that! Learn about the most

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Same Skills, Different Expectations

November 12, 2021 by | For Students

So you might have heard about some of the top common soft/interpersonal skills from our “What Recruiters Look For in a Candidate” blog, but have you ever wondered how these skills are applied to specific industries? I know I have!  For example, communication to someone working in Public Relations and Advertising might mean using words

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Recap of International Internship Alumni Panel

May 14, 2021 by | For Students

Summer International Internships are 8-week long internship opportunities for academic credit. You will earn 3 units toward your degree and gain a new view of the world and your career! Internship placements are tailored to the skills and interests of Chapman students. Internship opportunities are available in business, communication, education, information technology and law, science,

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Why Thank You Notes Matter

May 6, 2021 by Kelly Ma '22 and Ivy Magruder '23 | For Students

Thank you notes- we’ve all heard of them and may have sent out a few ourselves after receiving a gift. Well, have you ever wondered why you do so? Is it because you are grateful and want to express your gratitude to the gift giver? It is because it’s what everyone else does or because

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Email Templates for Your Job Search

April 22, 2021 by | For Students

In the time of Covid-19, we have seen a major transition to a virtual world and this has affected many sectors, including the job market. Now, job and internship searches have to be done completely online and it can be hard to know what to say, especially when the person you’re messaging is probably receiving

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