Several Employers are coming early to give some great presentations BEFORE the fair! Employer Presentation: UBS – Resume & Interviewing Skills Workshop Monday, January 25, ELC 213, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Refreshments Served! Sign up on the BRIDGE to learn from the professionals about resume writing and interviewing tips! Employer Presentation: Victaulic Information Session Monday, January 25, ELC 302, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME, especially international students who wish to return home to Mexico, Europe, or Poland. Employer Presentation: UBS Monday, January 25, ELC 213, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m UBS Employer Presentation; ALL are welcome; Refreshments served Employer […]

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…and by ‘fun summer news’ I mean landing an internship 🙂 I know it’s hard to think about summer when you’ve just started the Spring Semester and feel as though you have an eternity standing between you and those carefree sunny days but it’s never too early to start looking for SUMMER INTERNSHIP which is why we are offering the INTERNSHIP FAIR! Join us Tuesday, January 26th from 11-3 in Davis Gym for the Internship Fair, where on-and-off-campus organizations will be here to make students aware of internship opportunities that they have to offer. Many recent alumni return to campus […]

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Welcome back! We’ve got no time to waste…there is already too much stuff to do. To help you get back in the swing of things here’s what we have planned for upcoming week: Wednesday, January 20, 9:00 – 12:30 pm, CDC 2nd Floor: Resumania – Walk-in resume reviews Thursday, January 21, Noon – 4:00 pm, CDC 2nd Floor: Resumania – Walk-in resume reviews Thursday, January 21, Noon – 1 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre: From Externships to Internships (Sophomores) Thursday, January 21, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, ELC 217: BPIP Information Session Thursday, January 21, 5:00 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre: Internship Fair […]

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When I was in graduate school I had to do a mock interview in front of my entire class. Then the class, as well as my Professor (who had 7 Masters and 2 Ph.D’s –no joke!) critiqued me. As horrifying as this sounds, it was every bit, but it was also amazingly helpful. I think I owe all the jobs I’ve gotten due to that class. While I was doing some research on Mock Interview tips I came across this great post on SUNY Cortland’s Career Services blog and had to share it. On-Campus Recruiting (OCR) starts February 1st, get […]

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The Internship Fair is right around the corner (1/26 @ 11 in Davis Gym) and with it the hope of getting a few business cards. Before you just grab for the proffered card remember there is an etiquette for everything these days including business cards. With that I give you: Business Card Protocol – An Etiquette Tip A business card is a representation of the person, so show it respect. Do not write on a business card in front of the person who just handed it to you. When you accept a business card, look at it for a moment. […]

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Indeed.com has expanded its services to 18 new countries across 5 continents. Their international sites bring the same targeted job search results in the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

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Two years ago, 75 young leaders came to the nation’s capital for intensive training in advocacy for hungry and poor people. Since then, they have served as powerful agents of change in their communities. Now Bread for the World is looking for the best and brightest 20- to 30-year-old advocates to join our next class of Hunger Justice Leaders. Do you have what it takes to be Hunger Justice Leader? Or do you know someone who does? Selected participants will attend an advocacy training workshop—all expenses paid—in Washington, D.C., June 12-15, 2010. Then they too will commit to going back […]

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Here’s how 1 recent alum found B-Link helpful: “I just wanted to let you know that I successfully set up a B-Link account and am REALLY impressed with the program. As I had mentioned before, I am very interested in working for Merck & Co. and within a matter of seconds, I had a list of 100 alums who work there! Thank you so much for your help!” — ’09 Grad How will you use B-Link to your advantage?

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We’re still hiring, and looking for people who love to be outdoors! Hidden Valley Camp is an international summer camp for children ages 8-14, located on 350 acres in mid-coast Maine. We are looking for staff for our outdoor living/learning programs. Our outdoors programs focus on adventures, community living, leadership development and enjoying the beauty that the state of Maine (and Canada) has to offer. Staff members lead small groups of teens that have chosen to participate in specific programs. The Adventures program will participate in different wilderness excursions that may include: Whitewater rafting, a weeklong canoe trip, sea kayaking, […]

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Welcome back! We have some exciting news to share with you: Seniors now have automatic access to B-Link! What does this mean? Well in 2 words: ALUMNI DIRECTORY! What are you waiting for? Get started today! First time log-in Go to B-Link: www.b-link.bucknell.edu Click “first time login” (upper left corner) Type your last name and click find Find your name and click on button next to your name, click next. Enter your Bucknell ID (8 digits) click verify Your profile appears, edit as necessary Create your username and password (middle of the page) Terms and conditions, click yes…we trust you’ll […]

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2010 SUMMER INTERNS WANTED! The Vermont Lake Monsters professional baseball club in Burlington, Vermont is looking for energetic and responsible people to join our organization for the 2010 baseball season. Interns will be able to learn all aspects of Minor League Baseball while working closely with the front office staff including: public/community relations, marketing, promotions, ticket operations, sales, client relations, and front office duties. All of these areas will be introduced but interns will have freedom to explore other areas as well. The Vermont Lake Monsters are the Single “A” Short-Season Affiliate of the Washington Nationals. Our season runs from […]

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A note about an exciting opportunity from Rebecca Kosowicz ’07: When I graduated from Bucknell in 2007 I joined the Peace Corps in Mali. After my two years were up I found this great opportunity that led me to stay on for a third year. I will be ending my work with this organization in June and they are looking for interested, inspired individuals to replace my me and the three other volunteer positions on the ground here in Mali, West Africa. I hope you can get this information out to Bucknell student body. The application deadline is approaching so […]

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The Scoville Fellowship is now accepting applications for the fall 2010 semester; All materials must arrive by January 22 at 5:00 PM EST. The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, established in 1987, is a competitive national fellowship program that provides college graduates with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security. Twice yearly, the Fellowship’s Board of Directors selects a group of outstanding individuals to spend six to nine months in Washington. Supported by a stipend, the Fellows serve as full-time junior staff members at the participating organization of their choice. The program also […]

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Notice: Now accepting applications for Summer 2010.  Deadline to apply is 02/28/2010 Fellowship Dates: June 7 – August 13, 2010 During a ten week full-time placement in a Mayoral office or agency, Fellows will be assigned to projects that focus on a myriad of public policy issues and challenges. Mayoral Fellows will complete their projects under the direction of senior level government officials and will be provided with immediate and direct feedback. At the conclusion of the summer, Fellows will give presentations to the Mayor and various cabinet officials summarizing their placements and overall summer experience. The ultimate objective of […]

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From Jobbound.com, America’s Career Experts New Year, New You! It’s 2010, and it’s time to set new goals to transform your year and your career. If you’re looking to land an internship, a job, or learn more about certain careers this year, consider these five career resolutions: Resolution #1: Get Your Resume in Shape Is it time to wipe the dust off your resume and give it a fresh new look? 99% of resumes aren’t as strong as they could be! Write a resume that focuses on accomplishments rather than descriptions. Focus on numbers, data, and achievements, and highlight what […]

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