Follow directions when applying for opportunities… We recently learned from an employer who was advertising an opportunity on the BRIDGE that only 1 of 7 Bucknell students who applied for his organizations job opportunity followed the 3 steps required for the position, which were outlined on the BRIDGE job description.  His take on this was that if students are not able to follow directions in the application process then how will he feel confident that they will follow directions well on the job.  To him it was an indicator of work ethic and follow through.  You can’t really argue with […]

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Class Year: 2010 Hometown: Middletown, NJ Major: Accounting Campus Activities: Bucknell Buddies, Investment Club, Student Calling Program Goals: To work in public accounting or finance Hobbies: Snowmobiling in Vermont, going to the beach, spending time with friends Other Interests: Philadelphia Eagles! Externship: Prudential Financial, Newark, NJ My Experience My first day, I arrived around 9 and met with a 2007 Bucknell graduate, Caitlin Cleveland, who had begun working there last summer. She introduced me to my sponsor, Jim McCarthy, the VP of Asset Management Finance, and then gave me an overview of the company. The rest of the morning consisted […]

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Creative Financial Group is hosting a free workshop for job seekers in all fields.

“You’re Hired!” The Building Blocks to Career Search is a dynamic seminar for individuals seeking success in their career search. The workshop is scheduled for October 15, 2009 from 9:30am – 12:30pm at Creative Financial Group, 16 Campus Boulevard, Newtown Square, PA 19073

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Goldman Sachs invites you to apply to the 2010 Diversity and Women’s Conference; an event for seniors interested in full-time opportunities.

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The Northwestern University Center for Global Engagement is opening up to non-Northwestern students a unique summer program in Bolivia, Nicaragua, India, and Uganda called the Global Engagement Summer Institute. Are you passionate about global change, committed to learning by doing, and ready to engage in hands-on international development? The Global Engagement Summer Institute will equip you to: Work directly with grassroots NGOs and local communities in Uganda, India, Nicaragua, or Bolivia Leverage the strengths — rather than list the weaknesses — of the communities in which you live and work abroad Live with a host family and immerse yourself in […]

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Class Year: 2010 Hometown: Pequannock, NJ Major: Chemical Engineer Campus Activities: Assistant Orientation Director, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, Club Volleyball Goals: Continue higher education on to get an MBA after Bucknell Hobbies: sports Externship: Johnson & Johnson, Raritan, NJ My Experience This experience was a positive one. Not only did I get to see the finance and accounting aspect, but I got to see the engineering department. This day trip gave me an overall experience to get a feel for how the company works, rather than just one aspect that many could just research online. Also the depth in which […]

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In this 30 minute session, attendees will receive an overview of the program, application requirements, steps on how to use the BRIDGE, time-lines, and deadline information; attendance at ONE Orientation Session is required for participation in the program. All Orientation Sessions listed below will be held in the ELC Gallery Theatre. Thursday, Oct 8 @ Noon Thursday, Oct 15 @ 5pm Wednesday, Oct 21 @ 5pm Thursday, Oct 22 @ Noon–LAST ONE – 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 […]

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Session 2 – The Search: Resources, Informational Interviews, Networking, and Career Events Thursday, October 8, Noon – 12:30; ELC 217 Tuesday, October 27, Noon – 12:30; ELC 217 (2nd and last workshop in this series topic) Are you a Junior looking to get a head start at preparing for your search the perfect internship? If so, take advantage of this 3-part workshop series geared toward getting you ready to take on the internship search challenge! The series is designed specifically for Juniors to tackle this process one step at a time and to be prepared for their search ahead of […]

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Bucknell has often been referred to as a bubble. It is a campus filled with brick buildings, athletic facilities and breath-taking views of the Pennsylvania landscape. Within these warm brick buildings are numerous services provided by the University in an effort to burst this bubble. Of these services, the best is arguably the Bridge. The Bridge is more than a job application site. Its name truly suits its function as it connects Bucknell undergraduate students to Alumni, career-oriented campus events, and professional opportunities that reach far beyond the Lewisburg city limits. Even more so, the Bridge is easily accessible and […]

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Find out at Graduate School Strategies on October 8th at Noon in O’Leary 232 The CDC and the University Graduate School Advising Coordinator will provide current information and perspectives about the choice to go to graduate school, as well as share suggestions for making yourself a competitive applicant among the many. Note- there will not be much information about professional school (law, health, business) –  if you know you are interested in those areas, contact the respective advisers for more information. For more on Grad School Advising

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The semester is flying by and there is no doubt you all need a well deserved break. But while you look forward to a few days without classes it’s important to look ahead to some great upcoming events. On October 14th and 15th we’ll be hosting 2 important fairs, both which offer a great time to start collecting information and building relationships with schools you may be interested in. No sign-up necessary; all are welcome. Wednesday, October 14th: Graduate and Law School Fair 3:00 – 6:00 pm; ELC Terrace Room Meet representatives from across the country that offer graduate and […]

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In a world of unpaid internships and distracted managers, how’s a young professional to learn? Five essential insights to surviving as you start out. By Nadira A. Hira NEW YORK (Fortune) — A few years before I began writing “The Gig,” when I was starting out as one of the starry-eyed Gen Y staffers I now write about (and still am), I walked to the office printer barefoot. Granted, it was in an office where wearing short sleeves constituted a statement. (Not Fortune, you gossips.) And to my credit, I’d taken my shoes off under my desk and simply forgotten […]

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Class Year: 2010 Hometown: Loganville, GA Major: English and Sociology Campus Activities: RA, Student Assistant in Bucknell Human Resources Dept. Goals: To go to law school Hobbies: Singing Other Interests: Traveling, working with people Externship: Savell & Williams LLP, Atlanta, GA My Experience Due to time restraints I actually had a one-day externship experience with Savell and Williams. I was shadowing Chris Pecone, attorney at law. On Tuesday we met in the office around 8:30am where we made some rounds in the office and he introduced me to some of his colleagues. Originally he had a court case of his […]

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Considering a career in the marketing industry? Interested in learning the latest in traditional and new media? Then please join the Bucknell Consumer Products Network (BCPN) and Bucknell Media & Technology Network (BMTN) for a marketing career forum in New York City on Friday, November 6. For $20, you’ll hear from marketing experts and network with leaders and rising stars in the field — not to mention get the inside scoop on how to get hired in today’s marketplace! To register and pay, stop by our table in the LC Mall from 11 – 1, starting 10/14 through 10/16. Space […]

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Check out this great resource on all things GREEN It is full of job boards by cities, featured articles, green jobs in the news, job hunting tips specifically for a job in “green” industry, and much more! http://www.sustainlane.com/green-jobs

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