Reconnecting To My Multicultural Roots Beatrice Lam '19 shares her experience in the Global Communication and World Languages program
It’s pretty amazing to think that I graduated with a degree in a major that didn’t exist when I first stepped on to Chapman’s campus. I changed my major once even before beginning my college career, from Psychology to Communication Studies, and I thought that would be my final decision. I was certain of my
5 Unexpected Work-From-Home Job Interview Questions Are You Ready to Explain How You Live and Work?
Employers have a right to ask you about your workspace and your ability to manage on your own, now that you are likely to start a new job by working from home. You don’t need to showcase an Instagram perfect loft, but you do need to prove you can manage to get everything done in
The Benefits of Personal Branding Sofia Fernandez's internship experience with the OC Register
Humans are inherently complex and unique beings. Our cultures, beliefs, values, and personalities shape us into who we are. In an increasingly competitive workplace, the best way to distinguish ourselves is through the creation of a personal brand, built upon these points of differentiation. As defined by Digital Marketing Blog, a platform focused on topics
More Than a Pretty Feed Gracie Brand's internship experience with Something Social LA
After scrolling through Instagram one day this past summer, I came across an account for a social media and marketing agency in West Hollywood with a team consisting of all women. I immediately knew that it was a company I wanted to look into and after some research, I fell in love with all aspects
Stewing Over Your Internship or Job Search Strategy? Spice it up with these fresh ingredients!
The ingredients for a successful search include a smart strategy, variety of tactics, and consistent outreach. Personal sources, alumni, connections from the families of your friends, and recommendations from your social, religious, or other communities are especially valuable. Of course, your search strategy must include regularly reviewing the opportunities posted on Handshake, LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter,
Sports Communication A Course Review of COM 329 By Taylor Bentley
As a Chapman University Strategic and Corporate Communication major I have enjoyed the opportunity to take classes that are applicable to my post-graduation career goals, as well as concentrated courses that focus on specific industries that are of interest to me personally. COM 329 – Sports Communication, is a course that stands out as a
School of Communication 4th Annual (Virtual) Awards Ceremony
“May is a month of tradition and celebration. As every academic year comes to a close, students, parents, and faculty have the joy of attending honors and awards ceremonies—and of course, commencement. This year, the month of May has required us to be creative in reimagining how the students at the heart of these traditions
The Future of Work is Bright Because of Your Commitment “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity” - Albert Einstein
Our economic and physical environments have demonstrably changed, altering our vision of what the workplace looks like, how we go about accomplishing the tasks of work, and how employers recruit and on-board new employees. Some sectors are experiencing once in a lifetime challenges that present not insurmountable hurdles, but undoubtedly real obstacles. The people who
Finding the Pieces that Fit Into the Puzzle Senior Spotlight: Alex Hallerman '20
Alex Hallerman, like many other seniors in the School of Communication, will be graduating next week and venturing out into the “real world”. But, Alex isn’t like most other seniors. He is one of our non-traditional students. Alex transferred to Chapman from Santa Monica College at an age when most traditional students have graduated and
The Unexpected and Unforgettable Semester We Got This!
I remember signing up for Spring 2020 classes last November thinking, “Wow, this is going to be a busy semester but I have the perfect schedule!” If only I had known… Getting back from my Peace Communication course in Costa Rica over interterm with my 15 perfectly planned units waiting for me I knew I