»Health & Behavioral Sciences Job Search Support
Whether you’re searching for an internship, securing your first job, or preparing for the next step in your career or graduate school journey, Crean’s Career Services can support you.
Explore the resources and tips below, and don’t hesitate to reach out for personalized guidance along the way!
Health and behavioral sciences job boards and search resources
Below are just a few online resources that are available to you as a Crean student:
- Explore the Career Advising Internship Database for regularly updated, handpicked opportunities specifically for Crean students—with details and links to apply.
- Explore Chapman’s Career Center Handshake to find recommended jobs and internships and access additional career resources.
- Crean’s LinkedIn group fosters communication among alumni and students and provides access to career advancement opportunities.
- Crean’s faculty are amazing mentors who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Feel free to reach out via email or stop by their office for advice or even just to chat about your career goals.
You can also access more centralized resources on the Chapman Career Center’s Jobs and Internships page.
Key components of job searching and applying
Before beginning your job search, you can set yourself up for success by booking an appointment with Crean’s Career Advisor.
Through meetings with Amy, you can get support in:
Career exploration
Exploring different career paths in health and behavioral sciences is essential to finding the right fit for you. Gaining hands-on experience through shadowing and internships is one of the most effective ways to understand various roles in the field.
- Shadowing professionals: Observing healthcare professionals in action is a great way to gain insight into different careers. Shadowing allows you to see day-to-day responsibilities and decide which roles align with your interests, whether it’s doctors, nurses, therapists, or behavioral health specialists.
- Internships and volunteering: Gaining practical experience in health and behavioral science settings can help you build skills and expand your professional network.
- Networking with alumni: Crean’s Career Advisor can help connect you with Chapman alumni working in health-related fields to share their experiences and guidance.
Resume-building
Building a solid resume is essential for standing out in the competitive health and behavioral sciences job market.
With personalized support from Crean’s Career Advisor, you can enhance your resume to showcase relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments.
- Highlight clinical experience: Include any hands-on work such as shadowing, internships, or volunteer roles to demonstrate real-world exposure.
- Emphasize transferable skills: Skills such as communication, empathy, and teamwork are crucial in health-related fields and should be reflected on your resume.
Interviewing
While interviewing for positions in the health industry can be intimidating, you can excel with some planning and practice.
All Chapman students can meet with the Career and Professional DevelopmentOffice to practice through mock interviews.
Additionally, you can visit the Interviewing Resources page for tips, preparation strategies, and helpful tools that are available to you as a Chapman student.