While many of you were chilaxin’ on a beach Hillary Mann ’13 was busy making a case for why D.C. is such a great city. See what she says about The Hill and why you should consider making it your home next year in her latest installment of Post-College City Guides. Metro Population: 634,323 in the District of Columbia, 5.7 million in the DC Metro Area Unemployment Rate: 8.6% Cost of Living: 143 (100 is United States average) Major Industries: Federal government, education, finance, public policy, non-profits, and scientific research Average Price of One-Bedroom Apartment: $1,759 Average Climate: Winter – […]

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Welcome back! We hope you all enjoyed your Spring Break. Here’s what we’ve got prepared for you this week from the CDC: Monday, March 18 BPIP Application Deadline! Peace Corps Office Hours – Sign up on the BRIDGE 11:00 – 1:00 pm, CDC Peace Corps Panel 6:00 – 7:00 pm , ELC 213 Tuesday, March 19 United States Department of State Office Hours – Sign up on the BRIDGE 11:30 – 1:30 pm, CDC Graduate School in Chemistry and Biochemistry Advising Session Noon – 1:00 pm, Conference Room (Rooke 303) United States Department of State Info Session 5:00 – 6:00 […]

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AmeriCorps is the national service program that provides thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds with education awards and other benefits in exchange for a year or two of community service.  It’s like the domestic Peace Corps (by the way they’ll be here on Monday, 3/18!). AmeriCorps members help meet the nation’s critical needs in the areas of public safety, education, human needs, and the environment. If you aren’t sure what to do after graduation or want to pay off college debt – serving with AmeriCorps may be the perfect option! Benefits include: Living Stipend Education Award to help […]

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With a blizzard brewing from  Chicago down to Baltimore (and Philly in between) it’s hard to feel like Spring is in the air but judging by how packed the library is it’s easy to see that midterms are here and with that we know Spring Break is just around the corner. And I for one say enjoy it while you have it! But it is important to remember the the “real world” does not have such luxuries and employers may contact you over the week you are away.  So while your gearing up for your well-deserved break you should think […]

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Master Class on Real Estate from alumnus Chip Douglas Wednesday, March 6 9:00 am – Noon (lunch provided) Register Here Prof. Johnson-Cramer from School of Management would like to provide all of juniors and seniors a “master class” on real estate with our distinguished alumnus, Chip Douglas, on Wednesday, March 6th from 9 to 12PM. Chip was previously Managing Director at Harvard Real Estate Company, Charlesbank Capital, and BayNorth Capital. He is a Bucknell undergrad and Wharton MBA in real estate. A “master class” is a 3-hour session in which the alumni discuss a case from their own experience then […]

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 Saturday, March 16, 2013 10:15am to 1:30pm The Midtown Exhibition Center 560 Seventh Avenue, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10018   The A.R.T./New York Internship Fair, in collaboration with the American Theatre Wing, provides students with the opportunity to meet working theatre professionals from 50 New York City based not-for-profit theatre companies, all of which are seeking interns for the current, Summer, and Fall semesters! The Fair is open to undergrads, grads, and recent grads of all majors.  The Fair is free, but participants must RSVP in order to attend. To attend please go to www.art-newyork.org/intern and submit the reservation […]

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Here’s what’s happening in the CDC this week: Monday, March 4 Summer Peer Applications Due! BPIP Internship Fund Info Session Noon – 1:00 pm, ELC 217 Employer Info Session: NJ PIRG 6:00 – 7:00 pm, HUNT 124 Tuesday, March 5 Pre-Health Program: Determining your school list Noon – 1:00 pm, ELC Center Room Externship Info Session for First Years 2:00 – 2:30 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre (301) Short-term Job Opportunities 5:00 – 6:00 pm, ELC 217 Wednesday, March 6 Choosing A Major Workshop Noon – 1:00 pm, ELC 217 Friday, March 8 – Have a great Spring Break! Follow us […]

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At this point I know we are all dreaming of summertime. If your dream of summer includes staying in Lewisburg then apply to be a summer peer at the CDC! Here is what Gillian Sheffy ’13 had to say about her summer as a CDC Summer Peer Specialist. Interested in spending your summer in Lewisburg but also want a meaningful career related experience? Consider working as the Summer Peer Specialist at the Career Development Center. Last summer, I learned the ins and outs of the CDC, how to create a flawless resume, and got a head-start on my job hunting […]

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Here’s our latest city guide addition from Hillary Mann ’13: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Metro Population: 2.35 million Unemployment Rate: 6.6% Cost of Living Index: 88 (average is 100) Major Industries: Healthcare, research, hospitality and tourism, and higher education Average Price of One-Bedroom Apartment: Between $785-$863 Average Climate: Winter – 29°F, Summer – 83°F Closing Time: 2 AM Sports Teams: Steelers (football), Pirates (baseball), Penguins (ice hockey) Best Known For: Mister Rogers, Andy Warhol, the birthplace of Heinz Ketchup and Klondike Bars, steel manufacturing, and the Pittsburgh Steelers (six time Super Bowl Champions) Best Foods: Heinz Ketchup, Primanti Brothers sandwiches (sandwich with […]

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Are you still seeking summer or full-time employment? If you haven’t already, visit the Career Center to learn about comprehensive job search strategies! You should also publish your resume to the Resume Book on the BRIDGE, where employers will have access to your document, and if they find a skill match, may contact you directly. Easy Instructions: 1. Click on Document tab/Upload a resume, then Documents/Publish a Resume 2. Select appropriate resume book (Seniors: Class of 2013, Underclassmen: Summer 2013) 3. Upload your resume Easy-peasy. Questions? Email recruiting@bucknell.edu

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March 1st, what?! We’ve got another packed week of events to finish off February the way we started it. Monday, February 25 Graduate School Advising Session: English/Creative Writing Noon – 1 pm, Willard Smith Library – Pizza provided! Externship Info Session for First Years Noon – 12:30 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre (301) BPN Coffee Hour with Allison Robl ’05-Marketing Director, Garnier Skincare at L’Oreal USA 2 – 3 pm, Taylor Hall Lounge Employer Info Session: IBM 6 – 7 p m, ELC Walls Lounge (213) Tuesday, February 26 Bucknell Public Service Network Spring Field Trip to DC 10 am, Washington […]

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Perfect timing to announce this during @BU_ENGR #BUEWeek13 Engineering & Technical Consortium Database Spring 2013 Resume Collections Program! Resume submission deadline:  March 4 (Mon.) 11:59pm EST See the list of participating employers This 2nd annual online recruiting event is designed to connect you with a range of engineering and technical employers nationwide who are collecting applications for jobs and internships. You must apply for positions of interest by the March 4th deadline! HOW TO REGISTER AND SUBMIT YOUR RESUME: Already have an ETCIC account? Just log in, your account is still valid — Skip to step 3! Step 1: If […]

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Work with a friendly and energetic staff and enjoy the benefits of enhancing your own career decision making while helping other students do the same. Apply on the BRIDGE by March 1! Search Career Development Center on the BRIDGE and apply with a resume and cover letter for any and all positions that interest you. Positions are for the full 2013-2014 academic year, but we are open at looking at resume and cover letters of students who cannot make this full year commitment.  Weekly hours are 8-10 a week with most work revolving around assisting students with career needs and basic office tasks. […]

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Have you heard about the opportunity you have to apply to the Externship Program next year?  This is a unique program designed for sophomores to give you a glimpse into the world of work and a certain industry for a one or two days over winter break.  There are things you can do NOW to assure your application steps next semester are easy: Complete this survey by April 29: This will to give the CDC an idea of the locations and industries of student interest. Don’t worry, completion of the survey does not bind you to your answers or to […]

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We’ve got a busy week in the CDC! Monday, February 18 Employer Info Session: Apogee Adventures: 6 – 8pm, Hunt 124 Tuesday, February 19 Internships 101: Noon, ELC Gallery Theatre Pre-Law Event: Professor Rago on Wrongful Convictions: Noon, ELC Center Room, Sign up here Finance Interviewing Tips Presented by Bucknell Finance Network: 6 -7pm, ELC 241C&D Wednesday, February 20 Alumni @BisonINCareers Take Over:  Lauren Hughes ’02, Director of Development at Breastcancer.org All Day, Twitter: @BisonINCareers Employer Info Session: T.Rowe Price: 6 – 7pm, ELC Gallery Theatre Thursday, February 21 BPIP Info Session: Noon, ELC 217 Personal Finance Series: Managing Credit: […]

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