Students who want to explore careers in the non-profit and government sectors have a great resource right here on campus: the Bucknell Public Interest Program (BPIP) and the BPIP Internship Fund. BPIP educates students about non-profit and public service careers, and helps students learn about how to find internships and jobs in these sectors. The BPIP Internship Fund provides financial support for undergraduate students (first-year students, sophomores, and juniors), who have secured full-time, unpaid summer internships with non-profit organization and government offices. The application process is competitive and the deadline is March 22, 2010, for the summer 2010. Information sessions […]

Do you plan on participating in the EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to job shadow a professional over winter break. WHO CAN APPLY? The Class of 2012 WHAT IS AN EXTERNSHIP? A short term (usually 2 day) career shadowing experience sponsored by a Bucknell alum, parent, or friend of the University. WHEN DO EXTERNSHIPS TAKE PLACE? During the week of January 4-8, 2010. (Unless otherwise stated by sponsor or arranged due to student needs.) WHY SHOULD I APPLY FOR AN EXTERNSHIP? Why not? The program provides students an opportunity to learn about a career area of their […]

Apply for Engineering jobs/internships that will conclude with a day of pre-select candidate phone interviews! Application Deadline – Monday, October 26 Phone Interview Date – Tuesday, November 17 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS You will need to log in at: http://erc.experience.com (this is separate from the BRIDGE, but identical in appearance) Username: your friendly username@bucknell.edu.erc Pasword: erc Read both the employer description and position description(s). Submit your document/s for each opportunity you are interested in by the application deadline: 11:59pm on Monday, October 26, 2009. You will be notified during the week of November 2, 2009 if you were selected for an interview […]

Teach for America Presents: Public Policy/ Law Corps Member and Alumni Stories Webinar Monday October 5th from 9:00 – 10: PM Click here to register Thinking about a career in law or public policy? Come hear about the experiences of our corps members and alumni who have leveraged their corps experience to jump start impactful careers. This is a great opportunity to hear firsthand from a TFA corps member how the experience has played into a career in public policy. This event will feature 2008 Bay Area corps member Masharika Prejean. Masharika received her B.A. in Political Economy from Tulane […]

You may have noticed that not all industries recruit and advertise their internship (and job) opportunities at the same times. Many large financial, accounting, and engineering companies do their hiring in the fall semesters, while government tends to hire in early winter, and arts/media in the spring. Other industries fall throughout the year as well. I encourage you to do some research on your industry to see when you should be anticipating being busy with applications. Even if you are interested in the non-profit/public service world, for example, which typically hires in mid-spring, start researching the organizations now and get […]

Employers are now back on campus with Bucknell’s recruiting season in full swing this week. We want to remind you that if you are applying to positions on the BRIDGE where the company is coming to campus to interview, you will want to check your e-mail OFTEN and sign up for a slot as soon as you receive the e-mail notification. Do not wait until the last minute to sign up for an interview slot. Do so as soon as you receive an email inviting you schedule an interview. Often times, the times you are available may already be filled […]

Deadline Monday, October 5, 11:59 p.m. Many internship opportunities listed on the BRIDGE, including: Exelon Corporation: Internship Opportunities Suncom Industries, Inc: Computer Science Internship for Accounting (local, during semester) Stokes & Company, P.C.: Accounting Intern BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the academic year. If you have any technical difficulties with your application, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu before the deadline and we will be able to help you. Please continue to check the BRIDGE as part of your comprehensive job search strategy, but note that industries recruit differently depending on the […]

During the month of October, Creative Financial Group will host an exclusive workshop for College Seniors, Recent College Graduates and Career Changers interested in the Financial Services Industry.

We have invited Michael Goldberg, CSP and Owner of Building Block Consulting, LLC to share his knowledge of: Resume Writing, Interviewing, and Networking, on October 15th, 2009. The workshop will be held at Creative Financial Group, 16 Campus Boulevard, Newtown Square, PA 19073.

If you know someone who you believe would like to attend our upcoming workshop, please contact Stephanie Boccella, Recruiting Director – 610/886-1946 or Sboccella@cfg.nef.com. We promise to only use their information to contact them regarding our recruiting opportunities.

Business? Casual? Business Casual? It’s a fuzzy world out there when it comes to jobs and attire but when you are dressing for an interview or a job fair one thing is clear – Suiting Up is always the best idea. We’ve heard from many employers on what outfits make the best impression and it is always a suit. You don’t want to be remembered by an employer for what you wore so check out this quick review of the basics: Men and Women Conservative two-piece business suit (solid dark blue or grey is best) Conservative long-sleeved shirt/blouse (white is […]

Don’t forget that today is the day to get your ticket to the Finance Summit that will be held in NYC on October 1st. Info Session is tonight from 5 – 5:30 in Rooke 116 Some registered employers include: Deloitte, JP Morgan, Credit Suisse, Meryl Lynch, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and many more! At the Summit – Learn from and network with BU alumni, parents, and friends who are financial professionals from the NYC area. Listen to a panel of Bucknell young alumni, discuss job research strategies and career paths in the financial world, and possible internship and full time […]

Wednesday, September 30th in ELC 217 Info Session – 5:00 – 6:30pm Case Workshop – 7:00 – 8:30pm Consultants and Alumni from Deloitte Consulting will be on campus to give some general information about their organization AND present a workshop on case interviewing.

Investment Banking Event: 10/6, 6-7pm, ELC 217 , Refreshments Provided We will be providing an overview of Investment Banking for those interested in learning more about the industry, as well as discussing the available financial analyst positions at Signal Hill as a potential career opportunity. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session, as well as an opportunity to meet top members of the Signal Hill team. This event is open to all students, but those interviewing with Signal Hill are strongly encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be provided. Company Description: Signal Hill Capital Group provides investment […]

Pre-Law Program: Writing An Effective Personal Statement Join Professor Frensler and Pre-Law Advisor for tips on writing a personal statement for your application to convince admissions committee members to want you at their law school. September 29th from Noon – 12:35 pm in Vaughan Lit 102

The Career Development Center is seeking your response to a short survey about your summer job/internship experience this past summer. You’ll be asked to answer a series of questions about where you were, what your experience was like, and if you would be willing to share your experience with the CDC and other students. This information will help to guide students in the future to these programs and can also help us to forge new relationships. 2009 Summer Experience Survey Students who complete a survey will have their names entered into a drawing for Bookstore Gift Certificates! The survey will […]

BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the academic year. If you have any technical difficulties with your application, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu before the deadline and we will be able to help you. Please continue to check the BRIDGE as part of your comprehensive job search strategy, but note that industries recruit differently depending on the time of year and how much their openings are planned. If you aren’t finding what interests you on the BRIDGE, please work with a CDC counselor to determine the best strategies for your needs. **Deadline […]