Love the Skin You’re In
Who would’ve known that five years ago, when I received a Colorescience product for Christmas, it would foreshadow a future adventure. Colorescience is one of my first internship experiences and a fundamental first step into the world of business. Their products became my go-to after my initial present, so when I got the Marketing and
3 Questions to Ask Right Now
The first three questions that lead to career success have nothing to do with companies, sectors, or job openings. The right way to start your discovery is looking inward. Ask yourself: What am I curious about? What do I already know I’m interested in? What experiences have I had that produced the greatest learning? Because
WOMEN Go To College To Get More Knowledge
The summer going into my senior year, I enrolled in COM 311, Gender and Communication. This course would help me fulfill the requirements of my Strategic and Corporate Communication Major. The objectives of this course aligned with my motives to find a position as a Public Relations strategist within the music industry. Since becoming aware
Interning at a PR Sports and Entertainment Agency
My name is Taisei Kitahara, a senior majoring in Strategic and Corporate Communication, with a minor in Business Administration. Having played competitive sports my entire life, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in the sports industry. As I was looking for internships for the spring semester, I came across Franken Enterprises, a PR
One Question Unlocks an Employer’s Biggest Secret
Informational interviews can be a treasure trove of useful tips that help you get a great job, or they can be a terrible waste of your time (and your interviewees’ time as well). The difference between a great result and a disappointing one all rests with a simple question. It’s almost never asked. That question
School of Communication's WeCare Campaign
The School of Communication at Chapman University is an amazing community-whether we are online or in person. The WeCARE Campaign was created by the School of Communication Student Advisory Board (SAB) to bring our students together and connect meaningfully during this Spring, 2021 online/hybrid semester. The SAB Students curated a series of events (with the
How to Ace Job Interview Questions
Most candidates spend some time researching online, trying to figure out what questions they’ll be asked in a job interview. They spend a good bit of time crafting their answers. Some people devote time for practicing or doing role-play. But the one thing almost every candidate fails to do is set the appropriate goals and
Sports Communication
As a Chapman Senior, I have enjoyed taking many courses within my major, SCC. Not only have these courses prepared me for post-grad life, but they also have supplied me with ample opportunities to dig deeper into my interests and find out what speaks to me. With that being said, there is a class in
CONFLICT, NEGOTIATION, AND POWER
As a senior Strategic and Corporate Communication student with a strong interest in justice and public policy, I took Conflict, Negotiation, and Power as my final elective. I felt this course would provide me with the skills I need to incite social change and thrive instead of hide when faced with conflict, and it did
Communication and Digital Wellness: How Comm Principles Helped My People Skills
Hi, I’m Kait Kovach and I will be graduating this semester with a B.A. in Communication Studies with an interdisciplinary cluster in Leadership. I decided to return to the Digital Wellness Institute to intern as their Lead T.A. Trainer for their Fall cohort. I wanted to return because this field excites me and feels so