My end goal in life has always been to be a lawyer. I always saw college as just a method for achieving this goal. But, after taking courses in both Political Science and Communication Studies, I have grown to appreciate the values that these courses have taught me. Whether it be just increasing my general
Some of the best positions are created by the applicant. Spontaneous application is the term for reaching out to an employer or internship provider that does not have a job posted. Your outreach means you are more interested in the company than you are in filling an order. That says a lot about you. You
Throughout my time at Chapman, especially as a Strategic and Corporate Communication major, I have been on the route to discovering where I want to take a career following graduation this spring. While embarking on this journey, I have always been open to any path, but I always assumed that I would enter marketing in
Hi! My name is Paloma and I’m a senior majoring in Strategic and Corporate Communication with a double minor in French and IES. I’ve been interning at LiveMore Organics since January of 2020 as their Social Media/Marketing Coordinator. I found the internship through Handshake when I was studying abroad in Rome my junior year. Shortly
When you have control over your life and time, you just naturally feel more confident, joyful, and engaged with your work. Whether you decide to start your venture or find great satisfaction on-the-job for an employer, thinking in an entrepreneurial way will give you a path to success. Entrepreneurs are typically known for “finding their
What do CEOs ask their recruiters and hiring managers about the final candidates competing for a job or internship? In a letter to his shareholders, Jeff Bezos shared the grilling he gives someone who is recommending a job candidate for his company. Below you’ll find his questions and some tips that will get you to
You can bring any internship, job, or career question to your career advisor. I am ready to help you with a myriad of challenges, ideas, discovery exercises, or whatever is on your mind – especially during this “interesting” time in the working world. From “what career is right for me?” to setting up the ideal
Successful executives and entrepreneurs embody this famous sentiment, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” Famous athletes spend hours practicing how to hit a game winning shot in a championship game. Mega social media influencers write, shoot, and edit a ton of content before they gain their first 100 followers. All performers know the
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
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