All You Need to Know About Informational Interviews
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
Myth vs. Fact: Interviews
Watch the Peer Career Advisor IG LIVE conversation on this topic on @chapmanucareer IGTV You probably didn’t ask for it, but here it is – another addition to our Myth vs Fact series! This time, we’re looking at Interviews! Below are some myths and facts that will
Career Connections: Students and Employers Find Each other at the Career Fair
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
Myth vs. Fact: Using LinkedIn (Part 2)
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
Myth vs. Fact: Building Your LinkedIn (Part 1)
Clean and professional resume? Snazzy lookin’ cover letter? Done! Got them checked out by another person? Yup! 
Read over my LinkedIn 101 blog that guides you through setting up a profile? Uhmm… Sure… (Quick, go read it now before I find out and mark points off on Canvas.) Well, whether you
So You Thought You were Prepared?
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
What is the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)?
I’m sure we have all been in the position where we see a post for a great job or internship at a great company that couldn’t feel more perfect. We go through the process of writing a cover letter, tailoring our resume, filling out the application, and then we never hear back. We’ve been ghosted.
Meet your Peer Career Advisors
Hey Reader! If you’re here, you may have heard the phrase “peer advisor” but never really know what it actually means, and if this is your first time hearing it, you may be curious to see what resources are available for you to take advantage of. Well, here is the long-awaited answer to a question
Thriving at Golden State Foods
If you aspire to work in the food industry or are looking for opportunities in food science, biology, distribution, or business management, Orange County’s prominent Golden State Foods (GSF) is a company you want to know! GSF is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the retail industries and Quick Service Restaurants like Chipotle and Denny’s! With its headquarters located right here in California,
Thriving at Experian
While some say a company can’t have it all, Experian’s successful track record will make you think otherwise! The OC giant is breaking barriers in the world of innovation by investing in new technologies and helping organizations around the world manage credit risk, collect and leverage big data, make informed business decisions, and deliver extraordinary customized experiences to customers. How cool will it be to be part of a team