Thursday, August 27th, 2009
Seniors, what are you waiting for? Get early access to the Alumni Directory on B-Link and start making connections. You are just 3 easy steps away from access to 48,000 alumni! Check out Seniors: Alumni Directory Use to learn about the Bucknell community and our suggestions for best ways to approach and build relationships with alumni. Take the online quiz (8 out of 10 is passing)–hint: answers can be found by doing Step #1 Send a sample email (b-linkstudent@bucknell.edu) and leave a sample voicemail (577-7437) once you complete the quiz–hint: some students have found these sample scripts helpful to get […]
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Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
Been away so long you hardly knew the place? Well, now you’re back in the LBG; you don’ t know how lucky are! In all seriousness…WELCOME BACK! Classes are in full swing and the Career Development Center is too! Here’s a brief refresher on the walk-in offerings we have: Quick Questions Walk-in question period covering a wide variety of topics; job and internship search, graduate school, etc. Monday-Friday; 1:30-3:30 BRIDGE Quick Questions Walk-in question period for BRIDGE related issues Monday-Friday; 2:30-3:30 Peer Walk-In Hours Walk-in period for resume and cover letter critiques or questions about resources Monday-Friday; 10:00-4:30 Interviewing Tips […]
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Friday, August 21st, 2009
Starting on today we began welcoming our staff of 19 students back from summer break. After 2 days of intense training these eager students will be ready to assist you with resume and cover letter critiques, help with the resources we have to offer, or will schedule an individual appointment with a counselor for you. Stop in, say “Hi,” and get to know the student faces of the CDC. Peer walk-in hours are M-F, 10-4:30.
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
Employers are digging up your digital dirt As the social networking phenomenon continues to spread, more employers are utilizing these sites to screen potential employees. CareerBuilder’s latest survey found that 45% of employers reported they use social networking sites to research job candidates; that’s a big jump from 22% last year. Another 11% plan to start using social networking sites for screening. Read the full article on CareerBuilders Blog “The Work Buzz”
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Thursday, August 6th, 2009
As we turn our calendars to August the day is looming where you will return to campus and, somewhat begrudgingly, get back in to the swing of campus life. While you may not want to think about your imminent return yet we are already busy preparing and you can do your small part too: pack that suit! Employer Expo is September 16, 2009, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Gerhard Fieldhouse This is the ideal chance to ask questions, sell yourself, and gather valuable information that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to obtain. So as you wearily pack up your room […]
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Monday, August 3rd, 2009
Balancing what you love to do with what you get paid to do can be challenging but some have found a balance with the help of BPIP (Bucknell Public Interest Program) and the Internship Fund offered through the program. Check out 1 of the BPIP Internship Fund recipients experience and learn how you may be able to take advantage of the program next time! Watch Jeremy Byler’s ’11 BPIP Internship Fund Experience
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Use your summer wisely and get early access to the Alumni Directory and B-Link. You can do it from your own home, desk, beach, bed…where ever you are! Check out the related information and get your access to over 48,000 alums today! Senior Access Information
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Monday, July 13th, 2009
Library and IT have been very busy this summer and one major face lift was our blogging software, which explains the lack of archives and our new URL, but don’t worry we still have plenty to share. Update your bookmarks with our new address: http://careerinsider.blogs.bucknell.edu/
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Sunday, July 12th, 2009
Anna Platt ’07, currently working as a Legislative Correspondent for Senator Arlen Specter, will be returning to campus with Senator Specter, who will be holding an Open House Town Hall on Tuesday, August 11th at 3:45pm in Trout Auditorium at Bucknell. A press release about the Town Hall meetings, that are being held across the state, explains: U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) will hold open house town hall meetings throughout Pennsylvania in August. As is his custom during the Senate’s August recess, Senator Specter will host town halls in all regions of Pennsylvania and invite constituents to discuss issues important […]
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