{"id":995,"date":"2021-09-17T14:13:14","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T21:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/career\/2021\/09\/17\/an-introduction-to-chapman-universitys-office-of-career-and-professional-development\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T17:09:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T17:09:22","slug":"an-introduction-to-chapman-universitys-office-of-career-and-professional-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/career\/2021\/09\/17\/an-introduction-to-chapman-universitys-office-of-career-and-professional-development\/","title":{"rendered":"An Introduction to Chapman University's Office of Career and Professional Development"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m sure many of you come to college with the intention of meeting new friends and building connections with people that will hopefully be in your life forever. I know this because that was my exact intention when I started college. All I wanted to do was meet people, make some friends and leave college knowing that I now have a solid group of friends to tackle life alongside me.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The only thing missing from this was the actual plan of life that I would be \u201ctackling\u201d after college- this life that I had to create for myself. I had no idea what I wanted to do and I realized that if I wanted this dream to come true I needed to take initiative and make it come true. That is when I introduced myself to <\/span>Chapman\u2019s Office of Career and Professional Development<\/span><\/a>, and here is why you should too.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the Office of Career and Professional Development?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Just like our name suggests, we are the one-stop-shop for all things career and professional development. From resume and cover letter appointments to mock interviews to workshops to career fairs, we offer an array of resources to help our students reach their career goals, both during and after college. <\/span><\/p>\n

Who are we?<\/b><\/h3>\n

At the Office of Career and Professional Development, we have different units that can assist you with different career-related questions. Our office can help you with general career help, industry-specific help, and internship opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Meet our wonderful staff that can help you with any of these related questions!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Ramona Alonalon
\n<\/b>Operations Administrator
\n<\/i>(714) 744-7689
\nalonalon@chapman.edu<\/a>
\nConnect with me on LinkedIn<\/a><\/div>\n
\"\"Jo Etta Bandy<\/strong>
\nVice President, Career and Professional Development<\/em>
\n(714) 744-7090
\njobandy@chapman.edu<\/a>
\nConnect with me on LinkedIn<\/a><\/div>\n
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\"\"Franciska Morlet (M.A. ’17)<\/strong>
\nDirector, Career and Professional Development
\n<\/em>(714) 997-6755
\nfmorlet@chapman.edu<\/a>
\nConnect with me on LinkedIn<\/a><\/div>\n
\"\"Susan Chang<\/strong>
\nAssistant Director, Career Education<\/em>
\n(714) 997-6940
\n<\/span>suschang@chapman.edu<\/a>
\n<\/span>Connect with me on LinkedIn<\/span><\/a>
\nSchedule an appointment with me<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
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\"\"Nathaly Del Real ’19<\/strong>
\nInternship Coordinator
\n<\/em>(714) 744-7688
\nndelreal@chapman.edu<\/a>
\nConnect with me on LinkedIn<\/a>
\nLearn about internships<\/a><\/div>\n
\"\"Janelle Farkas \u201815<\/strong>
\nManager, Career Education
\n<\/em>(714) 997-6941
\nfarkas@chapman.edu<\/a>
\nConnect with me on LinkedIn<\/a>
\nSchedule an appointment with me<\/a><\/div>\n
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\"\"Aaron Vilaubi ’17
\n<\/b>Employer Relations Manager
\n<\/em>(714) 744-7980
\nvilaubi@chapman.edu<\/a>
\nConnect with me on LinkedIn<\/a><\/div>\n
\"\"Haley Wragg ’15<\/strong>
\nDirector, Marketing and Engagement<\/em>
\n(714) 289-2024
\nwragg@chapman.edu<\/a>
\nConnect with me on LinkedIn<\/a><\/div>\n
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\"\"Kelly Ma \u201821<\/strong>
\nPeer Career Advisor<\/em>
\n(714) 997-6942
\ncpdstu17@chapman.edu<\/a>
\nConnect with me on LinkedIn<\/a>
\nSchedule an appointment with me<\/a><\/div>\n
\"\"Ivy Magruder \u201823<\/strong>
\nPeer Career Advisor
\n<\/em>(714) 997-6942
\n<\/span>cpdstu24@chapman.edu<\/a>
\nConnect with me on LinkedIn<\/a>
\n<\/span>Schedule an appointment with me<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
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Where are we located?<\/b><\/h3>\n

With the rise of Covid-19 and the increasing need for virtual services, we are happy to say that you can now access our office and our resources both in-person and online in a hybrid environment! <\/span><\/p>\n

Beginning this Fall, you will be able to schedule either in person appointments at our office on campus or virtual through<\/span> Handshake<\/span><\/a>. \u00a0 We are hosting many of our events in the Fall of 2021 virtually, so you can access us from anywhere in the world!<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"career
We are located at 342 N. Glassell, Orange, CA 92866. Otherwise known as \u201cthe little green house next to the Fowler School of Law\u201d.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/blockquote>\n

When should you visit us?<\/b><\/h3>\n

You are welcome to come to the Office of Career and Professional Development whenever you need! Many students visit our office as rising Juniors and Seniors as they prepare for their exits from Chapman into a full-time career, but we actually encourage you to come meet with us early on, during your Freshman year! <\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s never too early to start your professional development. The earlier we start to have these conversations, the easier it is going to be to make your post-Chapman transition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We are currently open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you would like to come in for quick help on your resumes and cover letters, we currently have drop-in hours on Mondays and Tuesdays for Fall 2021!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Drop-in Hours:<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

Monday: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m
\n<\/span>Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If you would like to make an <\/span>appointment<\/span><\/a> with one of our Career Advisors or Peer Career Advisors, <\/span>schedule an appointment on Handshake!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

You can also visit our <\/span>events<\/span><\/a> that happen throughout the year, such as the <\/span>Career Fair<\/span><\/a>. This event is one of the largest events that we hold and every year hundreds of students come to meet with employers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out all the <\/span>events<\/span><\/a> we have planned for Fall 2021 which include but are not limited to:<\/span><\/p>\n