Monday, January 21st, 2013
Hopefully you’ve had a relaxing break and now it’s time to jump back into things – starting with the Internship & Job Fair on Tuesday, January 29th in Davis Gym from 11-2:30 pm. Whether it is an Internship or a full-time job you are looking for, the Internship & Job Fair is where you should be! We have several programs to help you get prepared: 1. Attend one of the prep sessions for the Internship & Job Fair on Wed 1/23 at Noon in ELC Gallery Theatre or Thurs 1/24 at 5pm in ELC Gallery Theatre. If you aren’t sure why you should attend […]
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Saturday, January 19th, 2013
It’s the first full week of classes and I know we are all adjusting to being insanely busy again – and loving being insanely busy again after a month of being at home. We are helping you ease in with events and programs starting mid-week. Don’t get used to it though – next week promises to be busy with the Internship & Job Fair on Tuesday the 29th! Until then, here’s what we’ve got planned for you this week: Wednesday, January 23 Alumni Take Over: Sarah Block ‘11, 2L at the George Washington University Law School All Day, Twitter: @BisonINCareers […]
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Thursday, January 17th, 2013
On January 23rd you have the opportunity to learn what it’s like to be in Law School from Sarah Block ’11. Follow Sarah on @BisonINCareers on Jan. 23 to learn more and ask questions. Sarah Block graduated summa cum laude in May 2011 with a double major in History and Spanish, and is now a second year law student at The George Washington University Law School (@gwlaw). She lives in Washington, DC near lots of other Bucknellians, including many of her fellow first-year SoJo hallmates. At Bucknell, Sarah completed a thesis titled “Stratified Boston: The Brahmins, the Irish and the […]
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2013
Just like last semester we will be publishing our “This Week In” post every Saturday (also look for this in the Message Center on Sundays) to help you plan for the week ahead, and while our full schedule of programs doesn’t really start until next week (Jan 21) we wanted to remind you of the recurring programs we offer. What I like to call “Every Week In.” NEW THIS SEMESTER: LinkedIn Profile Reviews on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:30- 3:30 pm you can set up an appointment ahead of time or walk-in between 1:30 – 3:30 for reviews of your LinkedIn […]
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2013
Welcome back, after what was hopefully a relaxing and enjoyable winter break! The campus just wasn’t the same without you here. I could find parking but missed the New York Times; I could find a treadmill but missed the fitness classes; I could find a table at the Bison but missed fighting the crowd…err OK not really on that one but in short…we missed all of you! And now classes have begun and, if you haven’t started already, now is a good time to get moving on your internship or job search. Here’s three tips to get you started: Get […]
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Monday, January 14th, 2013
Why wait until the real interview to practice? Members of Bucknell’s Alumni Board and Parent Board, from various industry professions, will be offering 30 minute mock interviews to the Class of 2014 on Friday, February 1st at the Career Development Center (CDC). Students in the junior class, from all majors and career interests, are encouraged to sign up to take advantage of this event to prepare and practice for upcoming summer internship opportunity interviews. The first 100 students to register on the BRIDGE will be matched with an Alumni Board or Parent Board member who best fits the student’s career […]
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Tuesday, January 8th, 2013
Sophomores – Before you left for break you should have gotten an invite in the mail to this delicious networking opportunity. Good news: There is still space to register to attend! Join us for the annual Bucknell Sophomore Brunch – Career Options & Opportunities. Hosted every February by the Bucknell Alumni Board and the Career Development Center, this event offers you a free catered brunch with your classmates and the unique opportunity to hear about “real world” career experiences from alumni. They’ve walked the same path you are currently walking at Bucknell – see what they did with their BU […]
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Monday, January 7th, 2013
Online Information Session for Master Degree Programs The University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) will be hosting an Online Information Session on: Monday, January 14th at 7:00 PM (EST) Monday, January 28th at 9:00 AM (EST). These sessions will provide an excellent opportunity to hear from our staff and learn more about our master degree programs. We encourage you to join us from the comforts of your home or office, wherever in the world that may be. Register or join by logging on Monday, January 14 at 7pm or Monday, January 28 at 9am. The University of […]
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Thursday, January 3rd, 2013
The final application deadline for the NYC Teaching Fellows program has been extended to March 11th. The NYC Teaching Fellows program recruits talented and dedicated graduates to raise student achievement in the New York City classrooms that need teachers the most. More than one in ten NYC public school teachers started their career through the NYC Teaching Fellows. Who Can Apply? No previous teaching experience or education coursework is necessary for participation in the program. Fellows enroll in an intensive summer training program and then earn a subsidized master’s degree while teaching in a New York City public school. Why […]
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Tuesday, December 18th, 2012
The Villers Fellowship was created in 2005 by Philippe Villers, Families USA’s founder and president. The Villers Fellow will work in our health policy department, supporting the organization’s efforts to improve access to health coverage for all Americans, especially for low-income and other vulnerable constituencies. Their principle responsibility includes conducting primary and secondary research on a range of health care and health reform topics, as well as writing and contributing to publications that are relevant to current health reform issues. The Villers Fellow will work as a full-time policy analyst in our Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will exhibit […]
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Wednesday, December 12th, 2012
Nature of the course: This is a complete preparation course for the Revised Graduate Record Exam (GRE). You will receive 14 hours of expert classroom instruction and extensive handouts. Only real GRE questions are used. Because the GRE is a test of general reasoning ability, the test-taker needs a clear understanding of the types of reasoning tested and a sensible procedural approach to the test. Registration fee: $350 Location: Bank of America Career Services Center, Penn State University, University Park. The course is offered through Career Services. For more information, please contact (814) 865-5131 or at CareerWorkshops@sa.psu.edu. Dates and times: […]
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Monday, December 10th, 2012
Our first City Guide before you leave for Winter Break: Baltimore! Maybe it will inspire you to take a trip to visit “America’s Comeback City,” the “Crab Cake Capital of the World,” “The Greatest City in America,” or whatever you may call Baltimore over Winter Break. Baltimore, Maryland by Hillary Mann ’13 Metro Population: 2.7 million people Unemployment Rate: 7.3% Cost of Living Index: 90 (100 is average) Major Industries: Business, healthcare/medicine, bio-science Average Price of One-Bedroom Apartment: $1,061 Average Climate: Winter – 37°F, Summer – 81°F Professional Sports: Orioles (baseball), Ravens (football) Closing Time: 2 AM Best Known For: […]
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Wednesday, December 5th, 2012
…well are coming back. I know you don’t want to hear this but with only ONE semester left of your senior year it’s time to start thinking of where you may call home come May 2013. That’s why we started our “City Guide” series. Last Spring Semester Laura Carlson ’12 profiled Houston, Denver, Chicago, Boston, Madison, San Francisco, and Philadelphia. This semester, following Laura’s excellent lead, we hope to share more possibilities of places you may want to call home after Bucknell. Although these guides are written by a senior (our ever-awesome Hillary Mann ’13) and are primarily for seniors […]
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Monday, December 3rd, 2012
In the stress of finals and the excitement of heading home for a month, it is easy to forget minor details – like setting up a vacation response. If you are in the middle of a job or internship search we recommend setting up your vacation settings in Bmail. It may help if a potential employer happens to send you an email during this time to make sure they are aware that you are currently on break. It doesn’t have to be long or fancy. Something easy and quick. Something to let them know that you may not be checking […]
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Thursday, November 29th, 2012
2013 Sports Industry Networking Career Conference
February 8-9, 2013
Washington, DC
www.SINC-Conference.com
Register Today – Conference Will Sell Out
– Early Registration Discount Price Available Until January 4 –
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