City Year unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors, and role models, these leaders make a difference in the lives of children and transform schools and neighborhoods across Philadelphia. They keep students in school and on-track to graduation. Join Us! Open House 23rd and Chestnut, 2nd floor of the Red Cross Building, Philadelphia, PA Wednesday, March 3rd, 2-7pm REGISTER Corps members receive a weekly living stipend, health benefits, a uniform, a T-mobile phone, and an education award. Apply at www.cityyear.org Application Deadline: […]

Like dating, applying for a job can be frustrating. While dating may have you sitting by the phone wondering if he’s just not that into you CareerBuilder has outlined 10 reasons why you may not be getting that call back from the latest interview. So, while we can’t offer up any dating advice, we hope that these 10 reasons help you get that next job! Not getting hired? 10 reasons why By Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com Interview mistakes may be holding you back from getting the job you want. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Ten mistakes can decrease your chances of getting hired Don’t […]

First Night marked your official entrance into the alumni community which includes B-Link, the online community! If you missed the free food and demo on B-Link at the First Year Kick-Off, here are some reason why you will want to use B-Link: Know your major? Find out what people have done with it Don’t know your major? Research the departments and see what alumni have done with their degrees Learn about Industry & Profession Networks Conduct informational interviews Build your NETWORK! Once you do “First Time Login” and set up your account make sure to check out your group in […]

Eliza Smith Steinmeier ’94, Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper ELC Gallery Theater at 3:00 – 4:30 PM on Wednesday, March 3rd. Eliza Smith Steinmeier, a 1994 Bucknell environmental studies graduate, is the environmental lawyer who organized the “Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper.” She is now the Executive Director & Waterkeeper at Baltimore. She will speak on her experiences with that project on campus next Wednesday afternoon. The Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper organization works to optimize the quality and usability of water resources in the corner of the Chesapeake ecosytem around Baltimore. They use a range of methods including community awareness, local organization, citizen pollution-watch, and, […]

Saturday, March 6, 2010 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. 3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Representatives from the departments of Education & Conservation, Animal, Guest Relations and Marketing & Communications will share information about their internship programs. On-line registration is free but required in advance since space is limited. Visit http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/participate/Volunteer/Interns.htm Contact zoointerns@phillyzoo.org or 215-243-5200 for more information

We wanted to make sure you saw this upcoming talk–Looks like it is going to be very interesting! The Jobless Recovery – Economic Causes, Social Effects and Political Responses 7:00 – 8:30PM, March 2, 2010 ELC Gallery Theater Over 7 million jobs have been lost nationwide over the last two years, a period dubbed the “Great Recession.” Even as economic activity begins to recover, job creation is lagging behind, raising the concern that the United States will experience a jobless recovery. Individuals and communities are understandably anxious about job prospects and face the future with great uncertainty. What are the […]

Many opportunities listed on the BRIDGE, including: Deadline:  Friday, February 26, 11:59 p.m. American Medical Student Association: Health Justice Intern U.S. International Trade Commission: ITA Unpaid Student Volunteer Internship Program Deadline:  Monday, March 1, 11:59 p.m. Congressional Budget Office: Intern Wacker Chemical Corporation: Summer Intern – Marketing Lewisburg Area Recreation Authority: Summer Camp Counselor U.S. Trade and Development Agency: Summer Intern Yale University School of Medicine: Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) Safeway, Inc.: Corporate Summer Internship Program ExxonMobil Corporation: Film Marketing and Public Relations Intern Deadline:  Monday, March 8, 11:59 p.m. Stryker Endoscopy: Various Internship Opportunities Sasaki Associates: […]

Don’t forget to sign up for the Bucknell D.C Career Fair on March 4th! Considering a career in government after graduation? Before you take the civil service exam, make sure you know what you’re getting into. Each government agency is different, so it’s important to know what life is like at each one. It’s all about the agency Agency culture can have a huge effect. Each agency or department has an internal culture that you need to learn about. In many respects, working for a government agency can be one of the most exciting or rewarding experiences for someone who […]

With nearly 30 years of experience, the WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM guarantees placement in an internship appropriate to your goals and talents. In addition, students are offered an evening course at George Washington University on “Washington and Work”. Take a quick study break and meet with representatives from the WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. We will be visiting Bucknell University to hold an information session on Tuesday, March 2nd at 6:00pm in LC 241. Come hear how you can apply and be placed in guaranteed internships virtually anywhere in DC for the summer, fall or spring. The WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM — a combination of work and study — places […]

Trip: Public Affairs Event—National Media, Inc. Host: Robin Roberts P’10 Alexandria, VA January 12th and 13th, 2010 By: Nicole Mott ‘10 Around the time of finals I found an email from Pam Keiser about a Public Affairs Site Visit Event for two days in the DC area over winter break. Considering I had no job lined up (as of now, hopefully this will change sometime soon) and I would be home in the DC area for winter break, I thought why not? I responded, and within 45 minutes Pam let me know that I was the ninth of ten spots […]

This year, DMEF has committed to awarding $40,000 in scholarship monies to undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated an interest in pursuing careers in direct/ interactive marketing. The scholarship application deadline is April 30, 2010. To begin the application process, please visit www.directworks.org Not quite sure what a career in direct or interactive marketing means? Check out the Vault! ABOUT THE DIRECT MARKETING EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Headquartered in New York City, the Direct Marketing Educational Foundation (DMEF) works to attract, educate, and place top college students by continuously improving the teaching of world-class direct / interactive marketing and, thereby, expanding […]

“The nonprofit sector enhances our creativity, enlivens our communities, nurtures individual responsibility, stirs life at the grassroots, and reminds us that we were born free.” –John W. Gardner BPIP Internship Fund Information Sessions –LAST TWO BEFORE DEADLINE! Sunday, March 7, ELC 217, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 8, ELC 217, Noon – 1:00 p.m. Application Deadline is March 22nd 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, […]

March 5th 12-4 at Columbia University. The Not-For-Profit Career Fair focuses exclusively on careers in the not-for-profit and public service sectors. Columbia University welcomes students and alumni from over 25 consortium schools and hosts over 100 employers each year. Industries represented in the fair include: Arts, Education, Environmental, Governmental, Healthcare, Human Rights, International Relations, and Public Service. Bucknell is a partner school in hosting this event. Partner school students have access from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm. Dress code is business formal. This fair is not open to the public and it is free for Bucknellians to attend BUT you […]

As you know, landing a job today requires more than just good grades. All students need to focus on and promote their individual strengths, stand out from their peers and tell a unique story. In short, they need a personal brand. With that in mind, on Monday, February 22, PwC will be launching “Personal Brand Week.” This national initiative will help students learn more about the critical importance of personal brand and the right way to approach it.   Each day of the week of February 22nd, PwC will focus on one of five elements we recommend that students master […]

Don’t miss the leading sports career conference that will be held on March 5th – 6th at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. Once again students, recent graduates and career changers are invited to join the top decision makers in the sports industry for a unique conference experience. Over the two-day period, these sports business executives participate as keynotes, panelists, and take part in roundtable networking lunches, giving attendees a VIP pass into the world of sports. The SINC Conference is an event for students and recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in sports. It is a great […]