Shortcut to Getting LinkedIn Testimonials Why Skill Endorsements are Better than Recommendations
Not everyone who knows you and likes you can take the time to write a recommendation for you. Unfortunately, your requests for recommendations on LinkedIn might be ignored until your contacts have a moment to reflect on what you do well and put it down into words. While there are ways to make it easier
The Only 3 Things that Matter in a Job Interview How to Create a Simple, Winning Strategy
Every movie has three parts. Same with a book. A poem. A song. And life. The three parts they all share are a: 1) beginning, 2) middle, and 3) end. A job interview or networking conversation have the same three parts. Each part plays a specific role in creating an impression and helping you get
This Land is Our Land What to Say First in Your Networking Emails
Unless you are famous, no one hopes to receive an email that starts off with your name. For example, Tabitha Weston immediately loses the attention of her recipient, when she writes: “Hi, I’m Tabitha Weston, a recent graduate of Chapman University.” Now, if you are – or when you are – a highly visible expert
Tweaking Is for Winners How Minor Details Make a Big Impression
A very successful creative director once said, “Without a deadline, nothing would get done.” Because Alice was renowned (and recruited) for her rare combination of imagination and leadership skills, her reliance on the pressure of the clock might be shocking. Of course, Alice simply revealed the ultimate determinant of great advertising: when is the ad
Are You Crushing on a Job Posting? How to Avoid Job Search Soulmate Syndrome
“I found the absolutely perfect job. It’s me! I have to work there!” These can be the most nerve-wracking, heart-breaking, and time-wasting sentiments a job seeker can have. Having a job crush means you found an attractive and exciting opportunity that stops you in your tracks. You fixate on it. Read the post over and
Marketing and Brand Activation in the Beverage Industry Alumni Spotlight: Ella Parlor '11
Ella Parlor graduated from Chapman in 2011 with a degree in Communication and minors in Political Science and Gender Studies. Originally pre-med, Ella was recruited for a marketing internship that changed the trajectory of her career. Below she shares what she is doing now and how her communication degree helped her get to where she
“People are everything – we learn from each other, we push each other to grow, and we celebrate together.” Alumni Spotlight: Mona Sleiman '14 (M.S. '15)
Mona Sleiman graduated with her B.A. in Communication Studies in 2014 and her M.S. in Health and Strategic Communication in 2015. After working at Chapman as a Project Manager, Mona found her love of recruiting and made the switch to a job in the recruiting field. Below she talks about her time at Chapman, how
Communication in the World of Artificial Intelligence Alumni Spotlight: Sara Wagner '17
Sara Wagner graduated in 2017 with a B.A. in Strategic and Corporate Communication and a B.A. in Psychology. We caught up with Sara to hear about her Chapman experience and how her communication degree prepared her prepare for life after college. If you want to connect with Sara, you can find her on LinkedIn. Where
Appreciating the Little Things Emma Lam’s fast paced internship with B Street Shoes
Since the ripe age of sixteen, most of the internships I’ve done have been in more of a corporate realm. A classic 9-to-5 job, where you do your tasks for the day and then repeat the same things over and over again. Although I enjoyed these internships, sometimes all I could really think about was
From Chapman Student to Higher Education Advocate Alumni Spotlight: Wil Del Pilar '95
Wil Del Pilar graduated in 1995 from Chapman University with a degree in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Public Relations. He went on to get a Master’s of Education and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration. Getting his start in higher education as a work-study student in Chapman’s admissions office, Wil has since focused