»Faculty and Staff Empowering Student Careers

Your role is vital in preparing students to become successful candidates and impress employers. We invite you to collaborate with the Chapman University Cross-Campus Career Team to integrate career readiness and professional development into the Chapman Experience.

Provide Personalized Support to Employers

Do you have well-established professional connections? We invite you to Think Chapman First! Your Employer Engagement team is eager to collaborate with you to offer personalized support to your network, recruit talented Panthers, and create impactful professional development opportunities for our students. Let's work together to do great things!

Connect Your Network

Request a Presentation

Invite our team to deliver a presentation on topics like career resources, Handshake, internships, interviewing, LinkedIn, networking, resumes, and industry-specific career paths, with submissions required at least two weeks before the desired date.

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Internship Advising

Beyond traditional classroom learning, you can serve as a Faculty Internship Advisor. In this role, you guide students through their academic credit internships, from application approval to final grading. This involves regular check-ins and helping students connect their academic work with practical experience while emphasizing the NACE career readiness competencies—essential skills employers seek in candidates. 

• Faculty Internship Advisor Guide

Enhance On-Campus Employment 

Additionally, consider how your on-campus student positions can benefit from the Panther Professional  Development Program, which leverages on-campus employment. These roles become more than just temporary employment by embedding the NACE competencies into these on-campus jobs. They attract dedicated, career-focused student staff, resulting in a broader pool of qualified candidates, increased loyalty and enhanced career and professional development opportunities for students working on campus. 

Training and program overviews are available for on-campus supervisors to maximize these benefits. Start here and then review the documents below. If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact us at revilla@chapman.edu.

• ▶️ Learn More about the Panther Professional Development Program in this Video

Erin Berthon 

Manager of Career Development and Alumni Relations | Wilkinson College

“I’ve seen firsthand how this program helps student employees gain clarity, confidence, and purpose in their professional development. It provides them with the space and structure to reflect on their strengths, set meaningful goals, and learn how to communicate their experience in a way that resonates with employers. By the end of the program, students are more prepared for internships, interviews, and the transition into their next chapter."

Victor Arteaga

Fire Marshal | Fire & Life Safety

“The Panther Career Development Program has been a game-changer for both students and their supervisors. It provides clear structure, meaningful guidance, and practical tools that truly help students grow professionally. As a supervisor, I’ve seen firsthand how this program builds confidence and prepares students for real-world success.”

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