In case you missed it the 2010 Engineering Recruiting Consortium is now up and running which means from now until October 20th you should be applying to the job and internship postings for Engineering & Computer Science majors. Phone interviews will take place for selected candidates on Nov. 16th and we are crossing our fingers that many Bucknellians will be selected. In anticipation we wanted to share some this great resource from UC Davis.  Although they recently cut their rowing teams, we still really like what their career services office had to offer when it comes to technical interview questions […]

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Answers to some frequently asked questions regarding the upcoming Professional and Grad School Fairs (Oct. 20 & 21st) What should I do before the Fair? Prioritize your list of schools to make effective use of your time. If possible, visit the websites of your top schools. What should I wear? First impressions count so give some thought to what you wear. Business casual works, however, keep in mind “business casual” doesn’t mean “classroom casual.” Bottom line-you want the schools to remember you… not what you’re wearing. I only have 30 minutes between classes…should I still come? Yes!… but maximize your […]

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I know you probably don’t want to think about it or hear it but your life after Bucknell is drawing near and we don’t want to leave you unprepared, especially when it comes to finances. That’s why you should come hear Jessica Brazier, Vice President of Lewisburg M & T Bank discuss the basics of the banking and lending system, including how to open a checking account as well as specifics of having a checking account. Additionally, she will discuss how credit works and the importance of credit not only now but in the future. This presentation will last approximately […]

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U.S. Department of State’s 2011 Summer Student Internship Program. For more information and to start the online application process visit us here. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is November 01, 2010. You must be a U.S. Citizen and a student (a full- or part-time continuing college or university junior, or graduate student – including graduating seniors intending to go on to graduate school) to be eligible. Please read the program description and vacancy announcement for more information.

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Fall 2010 Federation Women & Diversity Conference Date & Time: Thursday, November 11, 2010, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Venue: Goldman Sachs New York/New Jersey Campus Application Deadline: Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 11:59pm The following Goldman Sachs divisions are sponsoring the event, where you will have the opportunity to learn about our Full Time and Summer Analyst opportunities, and network with our professionals: Operations Global Compliance Technology Legal Internal Audit Finance Human Capital Management Services To attend the event and apply for a full time or summer analyst position, please submit an online application at www.gs.com/careers. When filling out […]

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Five Bucknellians with a connection to the Tommy Hilfiger brand will celebrate 25 years of Tommy fashions by presenting a retrospective of Tommy Hilfiger on campus Oct. 13. Gary Sheinbaum ’79, CEO North America; Ehab Ismail ’97, senior director, planning; Meghan Murphy Gould ’02, project manager for retail design; Karli Perrine ’04, allocator, women’s apparel; and Laura Goeller ’07, assistant merchant, men’s accessories will be joined by Betsy Hilfiger, director of community affairs. The retrospective will be held in Larison Dining Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 13, from 5–7 p.m, including time for an audience Q&A. The Tommy executives and employees […]

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Class Year: 2012 Hometown: Little Silver, NJ Major: Classics and Mathematics Campus Activities: Member of Delta Gamma Sorority, Tutor at a local housing community Goals: Upon graduation, I hope to become a teacher of either Math of Latin. Hobbies: Dance Externship: Rutgers Preparatory School, Somerset, NJ Sponsor: Jill Cooper ‘90 My Experience When I found out that I would be doing my externship at Rutgers Preparatory School, I wasn’t really sure what to expect but I was excited about getting a taste of the real world. I arrived for my first day, a bundle of nerves, and was greeted enthusiastically […]

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BUCKNELL! Yes, that’s right. Bucknell alums are the co-producers behind the American Pie movie series and The Hangover. Want to find out some other amazing jobs that alumni have and connect with them? Then get access to B-Link. It’s easy, and with connections like these I don’t know what you are waiting for…with a little effort you too can expand your wolf pack by at least 4. Go to B-Link Access Information and get started today! Grow your wolf pack…er bison herd. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgTssbfJu3Y&feature=related httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpOdCWaTsIk&feature=related

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Check out the full list of school’s who will be attending the Health Professions Graduate School Fair on Thursday, October 21, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the ELC Center Room

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Check out the full list of school’s who will be attending the Graduate and Law School Fair on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the ELC Terrace Room

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Class Year: 2012 Hometown: Hastings-on-Hudson, NY Major: English (Minors: Psychology and Spanish) Campus Activities: Kappa Alpha Theta, Fire & Ice, Hurricane Katrina Recovery Team, The Bucknellian, Bucknell Buddies, Intramural Basketball Goals: In the future, I hope to work for an advertising or market research company or be a magazine editor. Hobbies: Writing, playing basketball, reading, traveling, working out, hanging out with friends Externship: Sense Networks, New York City, New York Sponsor: Laura Skibiski ’02 My Experience: My externship at Sense Networks was a rewarding and beneficial experience. I had the opportunity to brainstorm marketing and promotional ideas to use on […]

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Do you remember this? Or rather…have you ever heard of this? httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW3PFC86UNI My point is, I get it. I know you think that no one understands you, that you know what to do in every situation and you wish people like parents, professors, college administrators, public safety or your roommate would stop telling you what to do and treat you like adults. But, just like Facebook likes to suggest things to you (people you may know things, you may like), we like to make some good suggestions too. Not that you don’t already know it…but it’s worth pointing out.  So […]

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The upcoming Professional and Graduate School Fairs are great events to attend for anyone interested in pursuing a graduate degree.  Graduate School representatives from across the nation will provide information on: Admissions requirements Graduate degree programs/specializations Housing and Cost of living Student Life and Campus activities Internship and Research Opportunities Financial assistance to fund your graduate education Mark your calendars for the: Graduate and Law School Fair Date: Wednesday, October 20 Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Location: ELC Terrace Room After the Fair: Law School Admissions Panel, Gallery Theatre, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Health Professions Graduate School Fair […]

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Recruiting activity is now underway with on campus interviews already happening.  The Employer Expo was last week – a great opportunity for some, not much for others.  Teach For America and Exelon kicked things off last week and ExxonMobil and many accounting and engineering opportunities are coming up soon.  Large government and nonprofit organizations will also be actively seeking applicants for their open positions.  Be sure to regularly check job listings on the Bridge throughout the year.  This is one of many ways to actively search for a job during your senior year. In general, different industries will hire at […]

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WHAT: Job/Internship postings for Engineering & Computer Science jobs/internships concluding with a day of pre-selected phone interviews. WHEN: Apply before Wednesday, October 20, for phone interviews happening Tuesday, November 16 WHO: Math, Computer Science, Physics, & Engineering students WHERE: Register, see job descriptions, and apply here  http://erc.experience.com/er/security/login.jsp HOW: Click on “Create an Account” at the left side of the screen in the Students box and enter the Access token word –  ERC2010 Complete the required profile information, and submit ALL required materials requested by the organization. Some employers request additional information that must also be submitted (academic transcripts, writing sample, […]

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