Family weekend is almost here and that means mom and dad are here to take you out to dinner, clean your room, help with laundry and do help you do some NETWORKING! The Bucknell Health Network (BHN) and the Bucknell Law Network (BLN)  are both offering some great events for students interested in the health or law professions. Pre-Health Mock Interviews: Friday September 23, various time slots, CDC -Botany Building Parents and Alumni (in the field) back on campus will be offering students an opportunity to participate in a “Mock Interview” with a professional before they go out for the […]

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Have you heard? Now everyone has a chance to get access to the coveted Alumni Directory in B-Link. It’s really easy, just 3 steps and you are on your way to being able to connect with over 48,000 ALUMNI! Wow! That’s a pretty good return on investment. Here’s how: Take the online quiz (8 out of 10 is passing)– http://www.bucknell.edu/script/cdc/b-link/quiz.asp Send a sample email (b-linkstudent@bucknell.edu) Leave a sample voicemail (577-7437) (Hint – some students have found it easier to use these voice mail and email scripts to get them started) Then in about a week (as long as you’ve successfully […]

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Even before Employer Expo officially starts (9/20) and after it officially ends, we’ve got great Employer Presentations…so don’t leave the networking to just Expo! Mon. Sept. 19 Wyndham Presents: How to work a career fair 6-7pm, ELC Walls Lounge Learn a few simple tips from Wyndham while enjoying  PIZZA and refreshments, meet our alumni staff, and explore job & intern opportunities at Wyndham Worldwide! Backstage Pass Networking Event 7:30pm, ELC Walls Lounge Meet and network with employer reps before the Expo in a casual setting with an introduction by Deliotte.Dress is casual for both events! Tues. Sept. 20 Career Fair […]

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September 20 | 3-4pm | ELC 217 Impressed them at Expo? Nailed the interview? Now what?! Join us to learn what you should do NOW with that stack of business cards you acquired at the fair! Learn the tips and tricks from the insider perspective; Gianna Scorsone, VP of Sales Operations, Bluewolf will be in town to share her views on what she looks for pre and post interview. A question to you: Ever go to a party and realize you look exactly like everyone else in the room (or worse) and you wonder, how am I going to meet […]

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There is an old (and overused) saying that goes “searching for a job is a job,” and as much as it’s a cliche it’s also pretty accurate. We tell you here that each cover letter should be customized to the job and often times your resume too. We send Weekly Job Lists from Experience.com filled with great jobs and internships with varying deadlines. Then there are all those great other resources and listings like InterQueen, Intern Alert, YouTern not to mention LinkedIn and any other company research you may do (like on One Day, One Job). All this adds up […]

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Do you plan on participating in the EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to job shadow a professional over winter break. WHO CAN APPLY? The Class of 2014…that’s you Sophomores WHAT IS AN EXTERNSHIP? A short term (usually 2 day) career shadowing experience sponsored by a Bucknell alum, parent, or friend of the University. WHEN DO EXTERNSHIPS TAKE PLACE? Over a week in early January during Winter Break (unless otherwise stated by sponsor or arranged due to student needs). WHY SHOULD I APPLY FOR AN EXTERNSHIP? Every Sophomore! Why wouldn’t you? The program provides students an opportunity to […]

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I always find humor is the best way to make a point – httpv://youtu.be/OonDPGwAyfQ Resume reviews are always available in the CDC and we’ll have special programming for Expo starting on Thursday at 5:30 in Uptown for  Rockin’ Resumes – see what your favorite rock star’s resume would look like while getting yours reviewed. Followed by Resumania (like Beatlemania?) where you can visit the CDC Friday 10 – 4 and Monday 10 -2 and get your resume ready to send employers crazy with hiring desire at EXPO (9/20, 11-2:30, Fieldhouse)!

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Did you know the Writing Center offers some great workshops on Resumes and Cover Letters? What’s the difference between ours and there’s you may ask? Well, the Writing Center focuses on…well…the writing! We do that as well but also have a big focus on formatting and structure. I think it’s great to go to both! You can never have too much help on a resume or cover letter. So, with that being said, we’d like to share with you their workshop schedule for the fall: Please call 73141 to register for the workshop of your choosing Resume and Cover Letter […]

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Seniors –  Are you interviewing this fall? Do you have a wedding to attend? Be prepared for fancy dinners and formal occasions by coming to the “Wine, Dine and Act Fine Senior Etiquette Dinner”! This  is a great opportunity to network with alumni, staff and prominent members of the local community while learning and practicing proper etiquette with your peers. 5:30-6:30 Wine and Cheese Reception 6:30-8:30 Etiquette Dinner and Dessert RSVP required by September 20, 2011. Please return RSVP card or email katie.damon@bucknell.edu. Cost is $16.50 dining dollars or check, dress is Business Attire.

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As PwC recruiters are starting to visit campuses this fall, we continue to hear questions from students across the country looking for ways to make a favorable impression with prospective employers. Students are sharing their concerns and requesting tips on how to put their best foot forward to secure an internship or full-time position. We would like to extend an invitation to you and your students to participate in our upcoming “Back to Campus” Career Corner Live Chat with our US Campus Recruiting Leader, Alexa Hamill. The “Back to Campus” Live Chat is an excellent opportunity for students of all […]

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From the NACE May 26, 2010 Spotlight Advising Students on Career Fair Participation Since their inception, career fairs have been an event designed to help students interact with employers, and many students used the opportunity to get their resumes into the hands of recruiters. Now, however, some career services practitioners are finding that some employers are not accepting resumes at career fairs and, instead, are directing students to apply online. How should students approach the career fair if this trend continues? What is their purpose for attending? Mike Mrozowski, chief of the recruitment and development branch of the Federal Energy […]

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Sometimes it’s hard to have an internship in the Fall here at Lewisburg…ok nearly impossible. That’s why this is a GREAT opportunity for a local, marketing internship that you can do during the semester! Build your resume up right here in Lewisburg at Downtwon Dance…and they are looking to hire within the next 2 weeks so hurry! Downtown Dance is a modern, growing, dance & fitness studio based in Lewisburg seeking an energetic and hard-working Marketing Intern for the Fall semester, bonus: you can gain real entrepreneurial experience. Responsibilities include: Communicating via phone and email with local businesses and media […]

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Listen to Mr T! Don’t let the job or internship search sneak up on you… We are here to help you strategize your job search and to help finesse your resume and cover letter. Stop in M-F, 1:30-3:30 for Quick Questions or make an appointment (577-2839) Check out our Google Calendar for all the events we have coming up!

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The annual Employer Expo is Tuesday, September 20th on campus! Who’s excited? We’ve got a ton of stuff going on around the fair so I’ll spare you  my witty intros and get right to it (prepare to be overwhelmed)… First of all – make sure you check which organizations are registered (so far) so you know what companies you will definitely want to hit and you can do some research on them (to help impress them!). Secondly – make sure you also check the BRIDGE for updates and more employer sessions (these are just the ones we have schedule so […]

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We know you are busy people, we know you may not want to think about your career only M-F, 8:30 – 4:30, and we know you may not realize that the Botany Building is not for plants … but budding careers (Ha! OK maybe a bit too cheesy). So we know all this but did YOU know that you don’t have to come in to get started or interact with us? Here’s how you can get started from your dorm room – in your pajamas: Follow Us Like Us Add the Bucknell.Career Google calendar Add the myCareerCenter Gadget into myBucknell […]

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