As October comes to a close and the fall semester hits full swing, we hope you’re finding your rhythm and making the most of this busy season. With midterms behind some of you and the holidays and finals season just around the corner, it’s a great time to pause, reflect, and recharge.
In our first ChimeTimeTM newsletter of the year, we’ve packed in tips for finishing strong, upcoming events, and resources to help you stay on track. We’re here to support you every step of the way—let’s make the rest of the semester count!
Upcoming Events
Classroom to Career: Elevating Your Job Search Game
November 6, 2024 @ 4pm PT
Want to supercharge your job search? Don’t miss this online interactive event. Whether you’re revamping your resume, preparing for interviews, or polishing your LinkedIn profile, you’ll get insider tips to help you stand out.
Register for Classroom to Career: Elevating Your Job Search Game
Be a part of Chime’s Agents of Change Celebration
Are you making an impact in your community? Whether you’re running a small business, leading a nonprofit, volunteering, or involved in any social good project, we want to hear YOUR story! By sharing your journey, you’ll open the door to exclusive Chime events, opportunities, and a chance for us to celebrate YOU during this season of giving!
Swag Box Snail Mail. Don’t Miss Out
We are packing up not just one, but THREE awesome Chime Scholars Foundation swag items we just know you’ll love to rock during those late night study sessions. Help us make sure your box of joy lands in your hands by updating your contact and mailing address before November 15th.
For scholars who were awarded a Chime scholarship through one of our partners, log in and update your info here. For everyone else, log in here.
Invest in YOU! CSF and Beyond12
Stay plugged into the latest CSF news, updates, and events—and get personalized support from your Beyond12 Coach! The Chime Scholars Foundation partners with Beyond12 to give you personalized tools for success, including navigating your campus, registering for the next Chime scholars event, our figuring out the next step in your career journey. Download the Beyond12 MyCoach App and opt into the textline to get plugged into this exclusive opportunity.
Chime Chat: Connect with a Chime Team Member
Whether you need advice on careers, skills, time management, industry insights, or want to know what it’s like to work at Chime, our Chime team members are here to help! Submit your questions or curiosities, and our Chime team members will provide personalized answers and guidance based on their real-world experience.
Questions & Curiosities
Passcode: chimescholars
Take the Reins: Check out These Seasonal Resources to get ahead on Financial Tasks
- Get ready for FAFSA. Learn more about the 2025 FAFSA process and start gathering your documents.
- Decide where your money goes instead of wondering where it went. Build a budget for the school year or calendar year 2025. Access Chime’s financial education resource ZOGO (use access code: CSF1) to learn more about budgeting and check out this budget calculator resource to simplify your monthly budgeting.
Looking Back: Catch up on Past Events
July– Pathways & Perspectives: Insider Tips from Chime’s Interns
This summer, Chime’s Interns shared how they secured their internships and the strategies they use to excel. Plus, the Chime Early Talent team revealed what recruiters are really looking for.
Key takeaways:
🧐 Do your research. Before you apply, dive deep into learning about the company and role to make sure it aligns with your values and goals. This way, you can tailor your resume and find the perfect fit!
🤝 Authentic networking is key. Networking isn’t just relevant for securing an internship; keep those connections alive during and after your time there. You never know what new opportunities might pop up!
💚 Don’t be afraid to be YOU. Embrace your uniqueness and show up as your authentic self. Your differences are your superpower!
August– CSF Orientation
During our orientation, we unveiled what’s in store for you as a Chime Scholar! From exciting events to invaluable coaching support through Beyond12, we’ve got a transformative year ahead.
View the presentation & recording.
September– DNF Tennis Tournament
Chime Scholars took the spotlight at the Dirk Nowitzki Tennis Tournament on September 14 with a few of our Dallas Chime Scholars. Scholars represented Chime with pride, and also interviewed celebrity athletes—an unforgettable experience!
Check out Chime’s social post.
October– Pathways & Perspectives: Latin American Leaders at Chime
Chime’s Latin American leaders shared their journeys through the tech world, highlighting challenges they’ve overcome and how their heritage fuels their success.
Scholar Spotlight: Non-traditional pathways
Meet Denai
“It’s not about where you start; it’s about how you finish your journey,”
Denai, a proud Chime member and non-traditional student, is charting her own path to success. Discover how the Chime Scholarship is helping her achieve her educational and career goals.
Read more about Denai’s journey here.
