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Friday, October 2nd, 2009

New Series: Industry Insights

We are excited to introduce a new series of teleconferences called “Industry Insight” that will spotlight alumni from various organizations for 45 minutes over the Noon hour or early evening. The focus of these brief sessions will for sharing personal experiences, career paths, and job search / industry advice. Dialogue will be driven by your prepared questions!

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Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Externship Spotlight: Rachel Pearce, Journalism

Class Year: 2010 Hometown: Ligonier, PA Major: Theater and Management, Dance Minor Campus Activities: Theater Productions, Theatre Department Public Relations TA . Goals: To perform after I graduate in any way or form possible Hobbies: dancing, performing, and singing, cooking, traveling Other Interests: sports, both collegiate and professional, especially the Steelers Externship: Performer Magazine, Somerville, MA My Experience Important events included meeting everyone within the company. Sometimes I found myself standing around so I just went and talked to others in their offices. Presenting yourself is very important and meeting as many people as you can is also very important! […]

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Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Interviewing Tips – Every Monday @ 5

Have an upcoming interview? Don’t be nervous…the CDC has got you covered. Did you know that we have a weekly group session called Interviewing Tips every Monday at 5 pm. This session offers information about recruitment procedures and the CDC, inside tips about employers who recruit on campus, and a tour of CDC interview rooms. All are welcome to attend. So don’t get nervous, get prepared!

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Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Externship Spotlights – Before Your Light Goes Out!

Check out our featured Externship Spotlights. We will be highlight a new student in the Career Insider from now until October 22nd, which is the last Externship Orientation Session. 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. […]

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Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

BPIP! No I did not hiccup…

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, and helps students learn about how to find internships and jobs in these sectors. The BPIP Internship Fund provides financial support for undergraduate students (first-year students, sophomores, and juniors), who have secured full-time, unpaid summer internships with non-profit organization and government offices. The application process is competitive and the deadline is March 22, 2010, for the summer 2010. Information sessions […]

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Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Engineering Recruiting Consortium – Apply Now!

Apply for Engineering jobs/internships that will conclude with a day of pre-select candidate phone interviews! Application Deadline – Monday, October 26 Phone Interview Date – Tuesday, November 17 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS You will need to log in at: http://erc.experience.com (this is separate from the BRIDGE, but identical in appearance) Username: your friendly username@bucknell.edu.erc Pasword: erc Read both the employer description and position description(s). Submit your document/s for each opportunity you are interested in by the application deadline: 11:59pm on Monday, October 26, 2009. You will be notified during the week of November 2, 2009 if you were selected for an interview […]

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Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Teach for America Webinar: Public Policy/Law Corps Member & Alumni Stories

Teach for America Presents: Public Policy/ Law Corps Member and Alumni Stories Webinar Monday October 5th from 9:00 – 10: PM Click here to register Thinking about a career in law or public policy? Come hear about the experiences of our corps members and alumni who have leveraged their corps experience to jump start impactful careers. This is a great opportunity to hear firsthand from a TFA corps member how the experience has played into a career in public policy. This event will feature 2008 Bay Area corps member Masharika Prejean. Masharika received her B.A. in Political Economy from Tulane […]

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Monday, September 28th, 2009

Resume Writing, Interviewing, and Networking Workshop – Creative Financial Group

During the month of October, Creative Financial Group will host an exclusive workshop for College Seniors, Recent College Graduates and Career Changers interested in the Financial Services Industry.

We have invited Michael Goldberg, CSP and Owner of Building Block Consulting, LLC to share his knowledge of: Resume Writing, Interviewing, and Networking, on October 15th, 2009. The workshop will be held at Creative Financial Group, 16 Campus Boulevard, Newtown Square, PA 19073.

If you know someone who you believe would like to attend our upcoming workshop, please contact Stephanie Boccella, Recruiting Director – 610/886-1946 or Sboccella@cfg.nef.com. We promise to only use their information to contact them regarding our recruiting opportunities.

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Monday, September 28th, 2009

What Am I Supposed To Wear?! Defining The Lines For Interview Dress Codes

Business? Casual? Business Casual? It’s a fuzzy world out there when it comes to jobs and attire but when you are dressing for an interview or a job fair one thing is clear – Suiting Up is always the best idea. We’ve heard from many employers on what outfits make the best impression and it is always a suit. You don’t want to be remembered by an employer for what you wore so check out this quick review of the basics: Men and Women Conservative two-piece business suit (solid dark blue or grey is best) Conservative long-sleeved shirt/blouse (white is […]

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Monday, September 28th, 2009

Finance Summit Prep Session Today-Get Your Ticket!

Don’t forget that today is the day to get your ticket to the Finance Summit that will be held in NYC on October 1st. Info Session is tonight from 5 – 5:30 in Rooke 116 Some registered employers include: Deloitte, JP Morgan, Credit Suisse, Meryl Lynch, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and many more! At the Summit – Learn from and network with BU alumni, parents, and friends who are financial professionals from the NYC area. Listen to a panel of Bucknell young alumni, discuss job research strategies and career paths in the financial world, and possible internship and full time […]

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Monday, September 28th, 2009

Case Interviewing Workshop with Deloitte

Wednesday, September 30th in ELC 217 Info Session – 5:00 – 6:30pm Case Workshop – 7:00 – 8:30pm Consultants and Alumni from Deloitte Consulting will be on campus to give some general information about their organization AND present a workshop on case interviewing.

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Monday, September 28th, 2009

Upcoming Investment Banking Event

Investment Banking Event: 10/6, 6-7pm, ELC 217 , Refreshments Provided We will be providing an overview of Investment Banking for those interested in learning more about the industry, as well as discussing the available financial analyst positions at Signal Hill as a potential career opportunity. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session, as well as an opportunity to meet top members of the Signal Hill team. This event is open to all students, but those interviewing with Signal Hill are strongly encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be provided. Company Description: Signal Hill Capital Group provides investment […]

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Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Pick Me! Pick Me! Writing An Effective Personal Statement

Pre-Law Program: Writing An Effective Personal Statement Join Professor Frensler and Pre-Law Advisor for tips on writing a personal statement for your application to convince admissions committee members to want you at their law school. September 29th from Noon – 12:35 pm in Vaughan Lit 102

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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Public service and making the difference….

Interested in public service?  The Partnership for Public Service is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization based in Washington, DC, dedicated to inspiring a new generation of civil servants and transforming the way government works.  It supports two websites that are of interest to students: Making the Difference: The Partnership’s web site for college students and recent graduates interested in federal employment. Interested in finding cool internships?  See links to the Public Service Fellows Program, 2010 DIA Summer Intern Program, and others.  Interested in hot jobs? See links to Park Ranger and Information and Technology Specialist positions.  Read article on Federal Government […]

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