Classes are in full swing and we hope it doesn’t feel like this… httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKfrg6oIjh0 And while you are out there collecting your syllabus for each class we are in full swing here in the the Career Development Center too! Here’s a brief refresher on the walk-in offerings we have: Quick Questions Walk-in question period covering a wide variety of topics: job and internship search, graduate school, etc. Monday-Friday; 1:30-3:30 BRIDGE Quick Questions Walk-in question period for BRIDGE related issues Monday-Friday; 3:00-4:00 Peer Walk-In Hours Stop in the office to have a student look over your resume and cover letter or […]

Actually we haven’t left but you did. OK well maybe we snuck away here and there for some nice R&R but now there is no denying it – the semester has begun. We’ve been busy here in our down time getting ready for the whirlwind that is September and October and we know you’ve been busy too. We got to keep up with two BPIP Internship Fund recipients adventures in India and the Philippines on their blogs (talk about living vicariously through others), and can’t wait to see the pictures from everyone else. We saw from our internship survey that […]

Hey there! I know it’s a little early in our relationship right  now and I don’t want to scare you off I just wanted to say “Hi!” Many students don’t fully discover the amazing resources available to them through the career center until it’s too late and we often hear, “I wish I would have come sooner.” We don’t want that to be you. I’m not saying you need to come in now but I am saying it’s better if you don’t want until second semester senior year. But here’s what you’re going to want to know – we are […]

Now it’s easy to find them because all on campus jobs are now listed in the BRIDGE! You know, that familiar place where you go to find externships, internships and off campus jobs…To get started go to the BRIDGE and click on the “Campus Jobs” link Here are some BRIDGE related posts to help you on your way: Guide to the BRIDGE Parents just don’t understand The BRIDGE: Bursting the Bubble How to sign up for an event on the BRIDGE Additional resources for Students Working on Campus Student Employment Frequently Asked Questions For work-study related questions contact finaid@bucknell.edu or […]

In the age of emails, texting and Facebook I think people forget how much fun it is to get mail. Not junk mail but real mail, a card, a letter, a postcard…heck even Netflix makes my day! So that’s why a couple years ago we started sending out postcards in the summer. Here’s the latest and greatest – I hope you like it and getting this little bit of non-junk mail makes your day…and of course you save it so you know what’s happening this Fall! I know it’s August but we are already gearing up for your arrival back […]

This event lends so much awesomeness to blogging that it’s almost difficult to think of a fun way to jazz it up. I mean, what else do you say when you get to go to an event and network with the people from the production company that worked on THE HANGOVER?! Enough said, right? An Open Discussion with Bucknell Hollywood Insiders August 14, 2011 – RSVP on the BRIDGE by 8/11 3-6pm American Film Institute, 2021 North Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027 Chris Bender ’93 and JC Spink ’94 founded BENDERSPINK in 1998.  Benderspink is a diversified management/production company […]

from Career Online Blog! by Adil Syed Interviews can be a harrying experience. You want the job, but the stress of having to answer questions correctly while making sure not to commit any behavioral mistakes can lead to a disaster. Here are the top 10 tips from Career Online Blog! to help you out…and remember you can also come into the CDC for mock interviews, which are a great way to accomplish the #1 tip. Tip 1: Role Play Prepare in advance for the questions you may be asked by the interviewer. Practice sounding natural while having your responses ready. […]

Pilot Inspektor? Oh wait no…that’s Jason Lee’s kid’s name… OK so from MediaBistro.com‘s MediaJobsDaily blog here’s a fun article about ridiculous job titles (if you couldn’t tell from the title of this post…) Are these job titles the most ridiculous you’ve heard? Our favorites: Web Alchemist, Ant Colony Foreman(????), Social Media Swami, Public Happy Maker. Now we recall that Fast Company says that people with weird titles have a “sense of ownership of, engagement with, and excitement about their jobs.” But what on earth does an ant colony foreman do? Sam Fiorella, who wrote the article that appeared on PR […]

For all you fashionista’s out there…this seems like a really great opportunity to do something you love, build your resume and make some money, all while sporting the latest trends….what’s not to love? Rent the Runway is recruiting 4-8 women leaders from Bucknell for a unique internship opportunity with Rent the Runway Background: For those of you who are not familiar with Rent the Runway, RTR was founded November 2009 by two Harvard Business School entrepreneurs who wanted to make designer fashion affordable, fun, and aspirational for all women.  Renttherunway.com is a members-only website where women can rent designer dresses […]

Back at the end of March we welcomed Ray Sisson ’87 back to campus for a talk entitled “From Law to CEO in Aviation – An International Career.” Mr. Sisson was an economics major at Bucknell and is now the CEO of AWAS, an aviation/aeronautics company in Dublin, Ireland.   We made the most of Mr. Sisson’s visit from across the pond and wanted to share with you what we, at the CDC, gleaned from his talk. Here goes: How does one go from having no idea of what they want to do to doing something they love and living in […]

Need I say more? Fine I will. A lot of students think that internships at Bucknell can only happen during the summer…well we just got a heads up on a chance to be the Barnes & Noble College Campus Ambassador – giving you a chance to make money, build your resume and gain valuable skills all while on-campus! So if you  want to gain valuable marketing and public relations experience while working closely with a top NY social media agency, then you best apply now (deadline is 6/20)! Here are the details: We are looking to hire an outgoing, well-connected, […]

During the school year it’s really easy to find 101 reasons why you are too busy to stop by the CDC but if you are a student staying in Lewisburg over the summer the excuses run out! And that’s why we are hosting a luncheon. Take advantage of this quiet time on campus to learn more about what Bucknell’s Career Development Center has to offer – we are pretty amazing in my opinion! 😉 But in all seriousness, this is a really great way to get familiar with the Career Center and learn more about the services offered through the […]

Although our very own Commencement speaker, Erik Weihenmayer, didn’t make Vault’s cut we’ll still share  11 Celebrity Commencement Speeches because, well, we like them! From Tom Hanks to Denzel (yeah Fordham!) to both Obama’s and a little Parks & Recreation action in between (Amy Poehler) – this post covers some great advice offered by highly revered people. And in case you missed ours, you can watch it here. And, now I know you all just graduated but here’s continuing you education with a clip from Spinal Tap. It will serve you well in life (better than calculus for most of […]

If you know who I am then you know I am not an introvert, but sometimes when I’m uncomfortable or nervous I revert to one. That’s why when I came across this great article on the Simply Hired Blog I had to share it.  Introvert or not, this article offers great advice on, the often elusive term, “networking.” And we all know practice makes perfect so after you read the article practice your skills at one of our summer networking events, happening in select cities. Networking for Introverts By Tess Gellerman For introverts, “networking” is a four letter word. It […]

The Intern Queen, also known as Lauren Berger, came to campus in February of 2010 to give a great talk about – you guessed it – internships! We really loved her talk (you can read about it here) and so when I saw an opportunity for campus ambassadors I thought it was worthy of sharing. On top of working for someone who is young and fun this is also a great resume builder and chance to gain some valuable experience from your dorm! So I ask you, do you wanna be an Intern Queen Campus Ambassador? Here’s what Laurent posted […]