Here are just a few with upcoming deadlines – Deadline: Thursday, December 1st at 11:59pm International Radio and Television Society Foundation, Inc.: Internship Capitol Hill Internship Program: Capitol Hill Internship Program   Deadline: Monday, December 5th at 11:59pm Royal Bank of Scotland: RBS SUMMER ANALYST TerraCycle: Business Development Intern Ralph Lauren: Summer Internship Program Federal Housing Finance Agency: FHFA Summer Internship Program Phillips-Van Heusen: PVH Career Start Summer Internship Program 2012 Deadline: Monday, December 12th at 11:59pm Abbott Laboratories: Operations Intern The Smithsonian Associates: Smithsonian Discovery Theater Administration & Production Internship Philadelphia County Court House: Internship Program Nestle Purina PetCare […]

How did it become the last week in November?! If you are wondering the same thing and starting to worry about not having an internship lined up…DON’T! We still have a ton of internships listed on the BRIDGE and they keep rolling in from parents, alumni and friends (not to mention employers!) so make sure you are checking the recently posted jobs or using the “one-click” searches to find all the opportunities that are listed. Remember that internships (and jobs) are listed by application deadline many of which fall on Mondays. If you experience any difficulties using the BRIDGE keep […]

As an international student it can be challenging trying to keep straight all the rules and regulations of working in the US but don’t let that stop you taking advantage of opportunities to intern or work full-time! Join Linda Bennett, from the Office of Immigration Services, and Jeff Zimskind, an Immigration Attorney for a special Immigration Seminar on Tuesday, November 29th  at 6pm in ELC 217 (FREE FOOD!) This is a great opportunity to learn about the legal procedures that international students must know before doing internships or working in the U.S. from experts! This program will provide international students […]

Here are just a few with upcoming deadlines – Deadline: Tuesday, November 15th at 11:59pm TONIGHT Star Ledger, The Internship Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Internship Deadline: Monday, November 21st at 11:59pm The Children’s Place: Internship Deadline: Monday, November 21st at 11:59pm Corning Incorporated: Engineering Intern U.S. Department of Justice: Grants and Program Support Intern   BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the summer. If you have any technical difficulties with your application, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu before the deadline and we will be able to help you. Please continue to check the BRIDGE […]

By Laura Carlson ’12 After the Career Expo, we were delighted to hear some feedback from a Bucknell Alumni that presented at the fair. This anonymous individual pointed out some of the positive things they saw from students and noted some unprofessional tendencies students should avoid. We’ve outlined a couple of their suggestions below and incorporated some useful places to go to tidy up and prepare yourself for the next time you talk face to face with a potential employer. Next on-campus fair is January 31st! Resumes – If you’re going to a career fair, make sure you show up […]

I love that lots of students are finally getting on LinkedIn. I think it’s great. We’ve been posting about LinkedIn for awhile now. You can search the Career Insider for many tips, strategies and prezi’s on how to set up your profile. And normally I like to take a positive tone and talk about what to do, how to use, etc but when I came across this article posted on youtern‘s The Savvy Intern blog I just had to share because it is filled with GREAT advice and mistakes so I post it here for you to read as a […]

This Monday,  November 7th at Noon in ELC Arches Lounge Dr. Gina Conenello ’03, Cell Biology/Biochemistry major, will share information about her career path. After graduating in 2003, Dr. Conenello received a New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Emerging Infectious Disease fellowship. She got her Ph.D. in 2009 in Biomedical Science from Mt. Sinai School of Medicine Graduate School. She is now a Commissioner’s Fellow at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Please join us for a lunch time discussion, 11/7 at Noon in ELC Arches Lounge; Food provided!

Here are just a few – Deadline: Monday, November 7th at 11:59pm PricewaterhouseCoopers: PwC Advisory Forensics Intern Summer 2012 – All Cities, All Locations PricewaterhouseCoopers: PwC Advisory Technology Intern Summer 2012 – All Cities, All Locations PricewaterhouseCoopers: PwC Advisory Management Intern Summer 2012 – All Cities, All Locations U.S. Department of State: Summer 2012 Student Internship Programs Deadline: Monday, November 14th at 11:59pm Frito-Lay: Manufacturing Intern L’Oreal USA: A Taste of L’Oreal Recruitment Weekend PPL Corporation: Cooperative Associate: Financial Reporting BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the summer. If you have any […]

It’s PUBLIC SERVICE WEEK here in the CDC so we are highlighting another great resource in our library with that theme: FBI Careers – The Ultimate Guide to Landing a Job as One of America’s Finest This book covers the FBI hiring process completely for all bureau careers. With tips on how to stand out in a pool of competitive applicants and getting through the application process, this book is a great resource for anyone considering a career in the FBI. It also contains details on the FBI’s internship programs and outlines exactly what to expect in the testing and […]

So I was doing my daily twitter drudge and it’s overwhelming what you can find. I don’t know if it was because it was rainy or what but today Twitter seemed to be particularly jam packed with great information. Jammed. Packed. I won’t share it all with you here, although I would like to, but I did want to highlight one of the coolest things I found today – Classmates on LinkedIn (now called Alumni as of 11/1) I can’t remember my exact trail but somehow I came across The LinkedIn Blog and the post all about this new feature: […]

Here are just a few – Deadline: Thursday, October 31st at 11:59pm Hershey’s – The Hershey Company: Intern – Corporate Social Responsibility Bloomberg: Brand Ambassador Intern Deadline: Monday, November 7th at 11:59pm PricewaterhouseCoopers: PwC Advisory Forensics Intern Summer 2012 – All Cities, All Locations PricewaterhouseCoopers: PwC Advisory Technology Intern Summer 2012 – All Cities, All Locations PricewaterhouseCoopers: PwC Advisory Management Intern Summer 2012 – All Cities, All Locations BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the summer. If you have any technical difficulties with your application, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu before the […]

Starting the week of Oct. 31st we will be hosting our second annual Public Service Week, where we bring you lots of great panels, alumni talks, lunches and networking opportunities to learn more about the Public Service Sector. Be sure to check the BRIDGE for additional details and to sign up for events (lots of them have FREE FOOD and limited space so RSVPs are required) Here’s what we have planned for you this year: Tuesday, November 1 Lunch: Capitol Hill Internship Program ELC 241, Noon Past Capitol Hill interns will share their experiences with students who are interested in […]

Heard of B-Link but not sure how to get it? Having trouble searching for an internship on the BRIDGE? Well … no more! These are 2 great Bucknell resources that you just can’t go on not knowing about! Thurs. October 27 | Noon – 1pm | ELC Center Room There will be pizza so sign up! Join Lyndsay Shand ’12 and Sara Lederman ’13 to learn how to effectively use B-Link to network with alumni who are in your field of interest as well as tips on using the BRIDGE…and why you should be using both NOW in the job […]

Roadtrip Nation, which produces the public television series “Roadtrip Nation,” has embarked on its 10-year mark of sending students out on the Road to define their own Roads in life by traveling in its Green RV to more than 40 college campuses across the U.S. as part of its annual Fall Tour. Bucknell was one of the stops way back when (I think in 2004…) and they loved the campus so much (who wouldn’t?) they are coming back! On October 25 (from 10 -3) a team of Roadies will bring their on-the-Road expertise to Bucknell students by sharing their personal […]

I’m on LinkedIn…Now What? by Jason Alba This book is a helpful guide for anyone looking to get the most out of their LinkedIn account. It begins with a general overview of the social networking site, explaining such things as setting up your profile and how to connect with others. The second part of the book discusses how to take advantage of the site and make it work for you. It gives advice on searching, understanding degrees of separation, getting recommendations, and using the Jobs & Hiring section of the site. The book concludes with a section on “netiquette” and […]