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»Alumni Career Support
At Chapman, career is a priority, so we make it simple.
No matter what year you graduated — you have one Chapman Career Team serving you. The Career and Professional Development team collaborates extensively with our College Career Advisors to support our Panthers.
All Career resources are available to both students and all alumni, regardless of program of study or current employment status.
Chapman's Career Portal, Handshake
Chapman's Career Portal, Handshake, is your one-stop-shop for all things career.
What's in Handshake?
Once logged in, you can use Handshake to:
- Schedule in-person or virtual career appointments
- Search for jobs (full-time, part-time, internship, entry-level to advanced roles alike)
- Access additional career resources and portals
- Find and sign up for career events
- Research employers
Getting Access to Handshake
Chapman's career portal, Handshake uses your unique Chapman email address and password. For example, pete@chapman.edu or pete@mail.chapman.edu
If you do not have access to your Chapman username/login, follow these simple steps:
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Click “Sign up here” in the upper right corner.
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Select Student/Alumni and enter your personal details.
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Click “create account.”
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We’ll review your request and activate your account within five business days.
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Start Exploring! Once your account is activated, you can access Handshake on-the-go by downloading the app (available on Apple and Android).
Questions & Technical Support
Many Handshake questions can be answered via a quick search on Handshake’s Student/Alumni Help Center.
Additionally, support can be found at Chapman by contacting the Office of Career and Professional Development.
Jobs for Alumni
New job postings are added daily to our exclusive career portal, Handshake. Explore opportunities with Top Employers, alumni partners and organizations that have a preference for Chapman talent.
Pro Tip: Discovercurated job postings using our new “Collections” found in Handshake's "Career Center" section.
Online Career Resources
As alumni, you have continuous access to all our online career resources here. We
understand that sometimes you need assistance immediately, so we’ve provided these
on demand resources for you 24/7/365.
The Panther Network
The Panther Network is exclusive to the Chapman Community. Search for connections,
exchange messages and receive career advice all in the same platform. Leverage the
power of Chapman alumni, spanning over 50,000 graduates! Utilize this networking tool
to gain career guidance, develop new relationships with alumni and build community.
Additionally, consider serving as an Alumni mentor for our current Chapman students!Alumni Association
The Alumni Association is complimentary for all alumni, and membership is automatic
upon graduation. As a member, you have access to perks, discounts, networking opportunities
and more!
Networking
One of the most important things you can do to build a sustainable and fulfilling
career support base is to network. Networking happens everywhere in your personal,
professional, educational and other circles. The most popular networking events for
alumni include Networking Nights and Career Fairs.
Panthers Hiring Panthers
As a Chapman graduate, you know first-hand the extraordinary talent of Chapman student
and alumni. When you or your organization is looking for top-notch talent to fill
roles, Think Chapman First! Look no further than your Chapman network of outstanding
fellow Panthers.
- Activate Your Handshake Account
- Schedule a Virtual or In-Person Career Appointment
- View Alumni Career Events
- Find Faculty
- Find Your College's Career Advisor
- Hire Fellow Panthers
Career & Professional Development
Phone: (714) 997-6942
Email: career@chapman.edu
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Drop-In Hours
If you don't have an appointment, you can swing by the Career House to meet with a
fellow student Peer Career Advisor during Drop-In Hours.
View the Drop-In schedule »
Appointments
Both virtual and in-person career appointments are available for students and alumni.
Schedule career appointments via Handshake »
Events
Explore upcoming career events on Handshake or events.chapman.edu
Links
Meet the Team »
Handshake »
Career Blog »
Address
Career House
342 N. Glassell
Orange, CA 92866
