Landing My Summer Internship (During the Pandemic)
Like a lot of my peers, the pandemic threw off my summer plans. I was feeling down because the articles kept popping up about how the job market was declining and how statistically, things were likely not in my favor. I was hoping that by summer, a vaccine would magically appear, and life could resume
The Story of My Internship-Less Summer
Back in December 2019, I saw an internship for Volcom posted on Handshake for the Spring of 2020 that had never felt more perfect for me. I knew that I wasn’t going to be able to fit in an internship that semester, so I decided that I was going to be the first one to
FBI Virtual Info Session Recap
We see them on movies and television, but have you ever considered a career in the FBI? Chapman’s Career Team was lucky enough to virtually sit down with Special Agent, Evette Rivera, to discuss some important insights and what you can do to prepare yourself for a future career with the FBI. Here are some
How to Effectively Market Yourself in a Digital Age
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
Moving up while sheltering in place
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
5 Ways to (Net)Work the Room
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,)
Chapman's Career Portal Opens Doors to Alumni
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