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Chapman's Career Portal, Handshake

Chapman's Career Portal, Handshake, is your one-stop-shop for all things career.

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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

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:

Go to www.chapman.joinhandshake.com.
Click “Sign up here” in the upper right corner.
Select Student/Alumni and enter your personal details.
Click “create account.”
We’ll review your request and activate your account within five business days.
Start Exploring! Once your account is activated, you can access Handshake on-the-go by downloading the app (available on Apple and Android).

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

View and apply to all Jobs on Handshake

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: Discover new organizations in the "handpicked employers" 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.

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.

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
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