Tweaking Is for Winners
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?
“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
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."
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
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
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
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
Reconnecting To My Multicultural Roots
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
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
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