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Career and Professional Development

» Job Searching

Find an Opportunity that Fits Your Career Goals

The process of looking for job or internship opportunities can be stressful. To support you, the Chapman Career Team has gathered a group of resources to ease the process of job searching.

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The Importance of Networking

Did you know that 85% of jobs are filled through networking? That means that a variety of opportunities are obtained based on the people we know and the professionals we connect with. In addition to engaging in your job search online, it is equally important to build your network.

Skill Building

Skills represent your ability to perform tasks as needed and are highly sought after by employers from all fields. Identifying what essential skills are needed for specific roles or industries can help make you a stronger candidate!

Hard vs. Soft Skills - What the difference and what do I need? 

Interning?

Earn academic credit by registering your internship!

Students may apply for academic credit for qualifying in-person, virtual, paid or unpaid internships.

The Basics of Professional Attire

Making a positive first impression with what you wear can help set the stage with those interviewing you or those you hope to impress, leading to better interview outcomes. Remember that it is not a one-size-fits-all approach and doing your industry research is critical.

Career Transitions

You may find yourself facing a career transition due to job loss, after taking a leave of absence or because of a new intrinsic desire to reinvent yourself and switch functions or industries. Regardless of what triggers your career change, making strategic decisions is critical for a successful transition. A strategic career transition includes self-assessment, evaluation of motivations and realities driving your career change, communication plans and exploration of resources. 

Watch this informative recorded webinar by your Chapman Career Team for more information on career transitions, and reach out to discuss your next steps! We look forward to helping you build your strategy.

Transitioning between careers and want to stay productive? Check out our Alternative Work Experiences article. Please also make an appointment with our career advisors to discuss options and plan for your future goals!

Using Your Vacation Break from School to Your Advantage

Use break for the perfect opportunity to get ahead on your career goals and exploration journey!

How to Write Acceptance, Declination and Resignation Letters

Learn how to compose acceptance, declination and resignation letters!

Navigating Internships as a Transfer Student

Discover what opportunities are available to transfer students at Chapman University!

Benefits of Working on Campus

Learn all about the benefits of being a student worker!

Myth vs. Fact: Internships

Debunking common beliefs students may have heard about internships during college!

Motivation to Apply & Application Fatigue

Tips to stay on track and move forward in your job search!

Email Templates for Your Job Search

Tips for writing a job application email to make you stand out!

Staying Safe in Your Job Search

During your job search, you will encounter hundreds and apply to dozens of opportunities. It’s important to be mindful of how to identify possible red flags and examples of common scam tactics.

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