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
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
As a Freshman this time last year, in April 2020, I had been conducting informational interviews almost every week. I was SO eager to get an internship in the summer that between January 2020 and May 2020, I had been messaging anyone and everyone that could teach me more about my industry and the companies
Paws up moment! After months of engaging with employers and working towards creating an active and accessible virtual event environment, Chapman’s largest recruiting event of the year, the Spring Career Fair, came to life on March 3. With over 1,000 unique employer-candidate interactions, the fair was a tremendous success in its mission to connect student and alumni job seekers with professionals, internships, and full-time opportunities. Students prepared for the event through prep sessions
Kudos to you if you’ve successfully created your LinkedIn profile! If you haven’t, it’s not too late to check out the first part of this post, Myth vs. Fact: Building Your LinkedIn to catch up on the good stuff. Now, it’s time to talk about the myths and facts of using LinkedIn! 1. Being active
It’s that time again! Our biggest recruiting event of the YEAR, the virtual career fair, is back for another semester and we are here to help you navigate the process once again. We have observed what made our last career fair a big success and are back with even more tips and tricks. We believe
Imagine an unlimited supply of network connections and job opportunities, a platform where you can build a profile and have the opportunity to interact with hundreds of professionals. LinkedIn is not only important for your job search but also helps you develop and maintain your personal brand. Career Educator Leanna Izen shares in this virtual
The summer going into college, I started to feel some pressure to start applying to jobs and internships. I really just wanted to relax and hold onto summer a little longer before starting college. However, reality kept popping up in conversations. Seeing my peers already creating resumes and cover letters, and getting part-time jobs made
I’m personally an advocate for LinkedIn and it’s not just because I work at the Office of Career and Professional Development. For me, LinkedIn has not only been a platform to like and share posts, but it has also been a useful tool. It’s kind of like your professional Facebook, where it isn’t too weird
Whenever you’re searching for a job, you want to have in mind key competencies that your employer expects and how you can position yourself as an exceptional applicant. In the video below, you’ll learn from Chapman’s Career Educator, Janelle Farkas, and HireRight’s Global Talent Director, Masha Sweitzer, about effective ways to thrive in the current