Tuesday, April 17 @BisonINCareers: Scott Sechler ’11 Learning Delivery Specialist at UBS in London Wednesday, April 18 Deloitte Consulting Meet & Greet 6:00 – 7:00 pm, ELC 252 Thursday, April 19 First Year Externship Orientation Session 12:00 – 12:30 pm, ELC Center Room Saturday, April 21 Pre-Law Advising with Judge John Ark ’67 9:00 – 12:00 pm, ELC 240 Judge Ark will be available for morning appointments (coffee and light breakfast  provided). You can schedule to come by yourself or with friends. Email Dianne McDonald (dianne.mcdonald@bucknell.edu) for scheduling an appointment, stating your preferred times between 9 am and noon, in […]

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Each year the US Student Fulbright program offers exciting research opportunities for newly graduated bachelor students in every possible discipline in over one hundred countries. Additionally, Fulbright offers opportunities for students to obtain assistantships as native speakers helping students in other countries learn English. These assistantships are open to students from all disciplines. Learn more about the Fulbright Program: Monday, April 16 at Noon in the ELC Gallery Theatre Antonio Tahhan, a Fulbright Alumni Ambassador, will be briefly discussing his experience as a Fulbright scholar, the goals of the Fulbright Program and the opportunities it offers. Mr. Tahhan pursued degrees […]

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Free webinar for students, presented by Lockheed Martin Date: April 20th, 2012 Time: 3pm-4:15pm (EST) Register Now Learn and hear about: Personal Stories Resumes & Interviews Overview of being LGBTQ at Lockheed Martin Register Now

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If you missed Scott on April 17th you can read his Twitter take-over on storify. Not sure what a “Learning Delivery Specialist” does? Me either! That’s why  Scott is going to be taking over @BisonINCareers  on April 17th and telling us all about what he does as the Learning Delivery Specialist at UBS in London! Here’s what Scott has to say: I graduated nearly a full year ago in May of 2011.  Having never had the chance to go abroad, I decided to go exploring as a graduate and entered the Mountbatten Student Exchange Programme.  This program is a year-long […]

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Careers in Higher Education Alumni Panel and Lunch April 13th, RSVP 4/11 Noon – 1 p.m., Lunch Provided ELC 217 Hear advice and perspectives from Bucknell alumni who work in Higher Education as admissions and financial aid staff . The conversation will include a question and answer period and an opportunity to meet (and network with!) the alumni panelists. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP on the BRIDGE or by emailing cdc@bucknell.edu. Panelists:  Kellen Smith ’03, Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid, Montclair State University Jakita Price ’04, Senior Admissions Counselor, Gwynedd-Mercy College Wayne Branker,’06 Senior Admissions Counselor, Long Island […]

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This week offers you chances to connect with employers and alumni…and ends on Friday the 13th! Monday, April 9 First Year Externship Orientation Session 5pm, ELC Center Room (256) Tuesday, April 10 Peace Corps Campus Visit 11 – 5 pm, LC Mall Peace Corps Info Session 5 – 6 pm, ELC Walls Lounge Wednesday, April 11 @BisonINCareers: Amanda Sidman ’08  writer, reporter, and editor for New York Daily News Friday, April 13 Careers in Higher Education Alumni Panel and Lunch Noon – 1 pm, ELC 217 See all our planned events on our Google Calendar  

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You don’t know this but Amanda Sidman manages Your Eats…the section, that is, for the New York Daily News. If your dream job is to be a writer, reporter or editor then make sure you read through Amanda’s day-in-the-life on storify from when she took over  @BisonINCareers on April 11th. Amanda P. Sidman is a writer, reporter, and editor in New York City. She currently runs the “Your Eats” section at the New York Daily News, which covers the chefs, restaurants, and people behind the food trends that shape the culinary industry of New York. In addition to Eats, Amanda […]

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You could win $500, just by sharing your views on the job-search process. Participate in the 2012 NACE Student Survey, sponsored by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, and you are eligible to win! NACE is our national professional association and it’s important to have Bucknell participation in this effort…plus IT’S EASY! Complete the survey anytime between now and April 30, 2012, and you are eligible to win (winner to be picked, at random, on May 7, 2012). Be sure to put in the full school name, as in Bucknell University, not just Bucknell. Good luck! Your individual response […]

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Some Background Stats: Metro population: 1.8 million Unemployment rate: 8.7% Cost of living index: 132.8 (100 is average) – somewhat steep, but they say beauty comes with a price Major Industries: Consulting and venture capital Avg. Price of a One Bedroom Apartment: $1,950* Professional Sports: Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins Climate: Winter—30°F, Summer—72°F Closing Time: 2AM – seriously though Best known for: Obnoxious accent and Red Sox Fans Best Dish: Clam Chowder and Seafood Why We Chose It: According to Forbes, Boston has a net employment outlook of 16%, and is ranked as the #6 best city to find a […]

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This first week of April is quieter in terms of programs and workshops but there are still plenty of really awesome internships and jobs listed on the BRIDGE, make sure you login and check them out!  Monday, April 2 @BisonINCareers: Mackenzie Horan ’11: Lifestyle Blogger & Online Boutique Owner Deadline to apply to Student Leader positions for the Bucknell Professional Network Tuesday, April 3 First Year Externship Orientation Session Noon, ELC Center Room (256) Remember we also have Quick Questions every day from 1:30-3:30 or you can stop in to make an appointment. See planned events on our Google Calendar. […]

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On April 2nd Mackenzie Horan ’11, a full-time lifestyle blogger (mackenziehoran.com) and online boutique owner (designdarling.com), shared a day in her {adorable} shoes with us. If you missed you can read through her archived day! Mackenzie graduated from Bucknell in 2011 with a B.A. in French language and literature. Her experience working in Bucknell’s Alumni Relations department (as a Bucknell Professional Network Student Leader for the Media & Technology group) had brought her into contact with many successful alumni and entrepreneurial types who inspired her post-grad career path. Building on the platform of her blog Design Darling, which she began […]

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Deloitte invites you to learn and network! Interested in meeting consultants from the largest professional services firm in the world while taking away key information about being a new hire in the professional world? Deloitte Consulting is coming to Bucknell to showcase appropriate attire to wear on the job and Deloitte’s commitment to women! Throughout the evening, Deloitte leadership will showcase fashionable outfits that demonstrate appropriate professional attire and Deloitte will discuss how, as a firm, they are dedicated and committed to the success and advancement of women. Date: Thursday, March 29th, 2012 What: Learning & Networking Opportunity Time: 6:00pm […]

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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 easy. Complete this survey by April 29: This will to give the CDC an idea of the locations and industries of student interest. Completion of the survey does not bind you to your answers or program participation. Attend an […]

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Here’s what we’ve got for you this week – the last week of March! Monday, March 26 BPIP Application Deadline! Jobs in the Arts Alumnae Panel 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Bucknell Hall Tuesday, March 27 North Central PA Teacher Fair 9:00 – 3:00 pm, Bloomsburg University Grad School in Chemistry and Biochemistry Advising Session Noon – 1:00 pm, Rooke Chemistry 101 Wednesday, March 28 RSVP for the Pre-Law Luncheon & Panel Discussion Trip Around the World 5:30 – 7:30 pm, ELC Terrace Room Thursday, March 29 Deloitte Dress For Success & Networking Event 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Dana 113 Friday, […]

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Another installment of our city guides by Laura Carlson ’12. This time she takes us to Chicago, IL affectionately known as chi-town.  Some Background Stats: Population: 2,695,598 (9,461,105 metro) Major Industries: Aerospace, finance, and consulting Avg. Price of a One Bedroom Apartment: $1,106* Cost of Living Index Value: $126** Professional Sports: White Sox, Cubs, Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks Closing Time: Su-F 3AM, Sa 4AM Best known for: being the Windy City Best Dish: Chicago Deep Dish Pizza   Why We Chose It: As the third most populous city in the United States, the Windy City will blow you away with the […]

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