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Monday, April 26th, 2010

Do’s and Don’ts: First Week on the New Job or Internship

Every week we blog about things you should or should not do that will help you to get that first job or internship. But then, it hit me! As we mark the LAST WEEK of classes we should share some “do’s and don’ts” with those of you who are graduating in May and have already accepted a new job! (Congratulations, by the way!) Or all those other students who will be starting exciting summer jobs or internships. I was surfing around and found a blog on My Campus Chronicles I would like to share with you: It’s your first day […]

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Monday, April 26th, 2010

Senior Transitions: Relocation and Moving

Seniors – Graduation is coming for many of you even if you may not feel ready for it. Watch Career Insiders in the remaining weeks (and beyond) for helpful information about living as a post-grad. This week, resources for those of you who plan to move to a new location. Long-distance Job Searches from Quintessential Careers Moving to a new city? Business Journals from 42 local markets Profiles on 3,000 cities – from Sperling’s Best Places Local chambers of commerce and convention and visitors bureaus The Ultimate Move Thingamajob -Moving services, community info, trip planner, auto resources from a staffing […]

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Monday, April 26th, 2010

Negotiating in the Workplace

Last week was Equal Pay Day on Tuesday, April 20. I learned some staggering figures. For instance,  Did you know that in 2008 women still only earned 77.1% of what men earned, on average? Now come learn about Negotiating in the Workplace on April 29, 2010 at 7PM in the ELC FORUM This will be a panel discussion focusing on gender issues in the workplace, specifically focusing on the pay gap and gender differences in negotiations. Feature panelists include: Dean Gerdes Prof. Abowitz Prof. McGuire Prof. Vigeant Marilyn Shull Read more information about work place equality from this great Newsweek […]

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Monday, April 26th, 2010

Teach For America Information Session

Thursday, April 29th 7:00-8:00pm ELC Gallery Theater Stephen Wakulchik, Bucknell’s Campus Campaign Coordinator and recently accepted 2010 Bay Area corps member will be speaking about the specifics of Teach for America, his experiences with the organization, and answering questions about how TFA may fit into a variety of post-graduate plans, setting corps members up for successful and meaningful careers later in life. Please attend this event to learn more, and to show your support for our efforts to close the achievement gap that exists in our country. Students of all years and academic majors are welcome. We look forward to […]

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