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Your Path to a Successful Career Starts Here

Your time at Chapman University is an investment in your future and we're here to help you build a successful career journey. Our Cross-Campus Career Team, comprising the central Career and Professional Development Office and specialized college/school career advisors (College Career Advisors), provides personalized guidance and resources at every step.

Discover Opportunities

Ready to explore your options and find exciting experiences?The Program Career Portal is your central hub for discovering full-time jobs, internships and career paths tailored to your academic journey. Explore industries, organizations and professional networks that align with your degree—and your goals.

Find Jobs and Internships Explore the Program Career Portal

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Career Advising Appointments

Drop-Ins

Visit the Career House or join us virtually and have your quick questions answered by a Peer Career Advisor

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College-Specific Career Offices

If your college has its career experts, you are still welcome to visit our main office.

College-Specific Career Advisors

Access Online Career Tools 24/7

Chapman is here to help you navigate your career goals and plan for your future. Set yourself up for success by preparing with a trusted career advisor and tapping into our powerful online resources, available whenever you need them.

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Handshake: Chapman's central career portal, where you can schedule advising appointments, search for jobs and internships, explore events and access additional resources. Make your appointment on Handshake
Vault: Research thousands of top employers and internship programs with influential rankings, ratings and reviews. Includes an exclusive job board and career advice. Access via Handshake
Chapman Career AI: Get instantaneous, real-time feedback and suggestions on your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile and mock interviews using AI. Access via Handshake
The Panther Network: Connect exclusively with the Chapman Community, including over 50,000 alumni, for career guidance and networking. More about The Panther Network
CareerShift: Find employer and alumni contact information, organize your job search and access hidden job market opportunities from various job boards. Access via Handshake
GoinGlobal: Your comprehensive resource for expert knowledge on the global job market, with country-specific career and internship resources for domestic and international opportunities. Access via Handshake
The Wall Street Journal Newsletters: Access exclusive articles and subscribe to the Careers and Leadership newsletter to stay informed on career, business, management and leadership topics. Subscribe Now

Assessments: Gain insights into your strengths, interests and potential career paths. Take an Assessment
Career Exploration: Reflect on possible career options as they relate to your interests, skills and values. Start Exploring
Job Searching Strategies: Master effective techniques for finding and applying to jobs. Get Tips
Resumes and CVs: Create compelling resumes or CVs that highlight your qualifications. Build Your Resume
Cover Letters: Craft impactful cover letters that get you noticed. Write Your Cover Letter
Interviewing Resources: Prepare for interviews with confidence and make a strong impression. Practice Your Interview
Networking Basics: Learn how to build valuable professional connections. Start Networking
LinkedIn: Optimize your professional online presence. Enhance Your Profile
Strategy for Graduate School Applications: Get guidance if your path includes continuing your education. Plan for Grad School
Check out our blog and read all about our career stories and tips!

Internships for Academic Credit Overview | Learn everything about earning academic credit for your internships. Get Started
Internship Portal | Your online platform for managing your internship for credit applications and tracking your progress. Access Portal
Internship for Academic Credit FAQ | Find answers to common questions about internships. Read the Internship for Academic Credit FAQ
Steps to Get Academic Credit for an Internship | Understand how to earn academic credit for your valuable experience. Learn How

The Career Passport Program

Seniors! Prepare for your future career before you graduate. Your college journey is about to wrap up, but your career is just getting started. The Career Passport Program is designed exclusively for seniors like you, offering a guided path through the essential milestones of career development. From building a strong resume to mastering interview skills, we'll help you gain the confidence and tools you need to launch a successful career.

Learn More and get your Career Passport

Panther Professional Development Program

Turn your student job into valuable career experience. You're already balancing classes with an on-campus job. Why not make that job work even harder for your future? The Panther Professional Development Program is designed to help you transform your daily tasks into the valuable skills and competencies employers seek. It's the perfect way to build your resume and gain a competitive edge before graduating.

Amplify your on-campus experience

A lifetime partnership for your professional growth! Chapman University is committed to ongoing career services to help you transition from the classroom to your career journey and beyond.

Career & Professional Development

Phone
(714) 997-6942

Email
career@chapman.edu

Address

Career House
342 N. Glassell
Orange, CA 92866

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
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