Based on a NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) 2010 Student Survey, there is a strong link between the use of career services and a student’s ability to get a job offer. Here is what the results revealed: The more frequently a senior used career services, the more likely he/she would receive a job offer. The likelihood of getting a job offer increased with the frequency of use (those who used the career center four or more times a semester were more likely to have job offers than those who used it once a semester). Among those who had […]

Students in Elaine Young’s marketing management class at Champlain College are required to brand something ultimately critical to their future career success—themselves. As part of the class, Young requires each student to identify something he or she is passionate about, build their online personal brands through social media, and track their success. “My overall goal is that they learn the tools, help one another, and get visible online all with the intent that they get jobs,” explains Young, associate professor of marketing. “It’s an interesting process for the students to figure out what they are passionate enough about to keep […]

In the D.C area for the summer? Make sure you sign up and stop by for our annual Bucknellians in Government event on: July 21st (rescheduled from July 14th) 6:00 – 8:00 pm Carnegie Endowment Conference Center, Washington, DC RSVP on the BRIDGE by July 14th This is a Bucknell only event where students and recent graduates interested in government careers are invited to attend. This networking event featuring Bucknellians currently working in or involved with government will give Alumni and Parents a chance to speak with students about how they got started, share what a typical day is like […]

LinkedIn could be one of your best job-search strategies right now, provided you have more than a bare-bones LinkedIn Profile. Hiring managers and recruiters are searching LinkedIn Profiles for job candidates more than ever before because it is cost-effective and typically yields higher quality candidates than the general job boards like Monster and CareerBuilder. LinkedIn statistics reveal that nearly half of the 66 million+ LinkedIn members are from the United States and account for more than 42 percent of the global LI traffic. Only a little more than 5 years old, LinkedIn has become a hot social networking tool for […]

In the D.C area for the summer? Make sure you sign up and stop by for our annual Bucknellians in Government event on: July 14th 6:00 – 8:00 pm Carnegie Endowment Conference Center, Washington, DC RSVP on the BRIDGE by June 18th This is a Bucknell only event where students and recent graduates interested in government careers are invited to attend. This networking event featuring Bucknellians currently working in or involved with government will give Alumni and Parents a chance to speak with students about how they got started, share what a typical day is like and provide advice for […]

This is a great chance to network with Students, Alumni, Parents & Friends and learn about job opportunities and career advice over cocktails. Amazing Alumni and Parents will be in attendance and some heavy hitters will be giving Key Notes. A Bucknell career consultant will also be on hand to talk about programs & services for students and alumni. Look for this event in the following cities: LA (www.b-link.bucknell.edu/LA) – June 10th Boston (www.b-link.bucknell.edu/boston) – June 16th Philadelphia (www.b-link.bucknell.edu/phillyclub) – June 22nd San Francisco (www.b-link.bucknell.edu/northernca) – June 23rd New York City (www.b-link.bucknell.edu/nyc) – June 24th DC (www.b-link.bucknell.edu/DC) – July 14th […]

Well somehow we missed all the buzz leading up to the premiere of MTV’s Hired series but it was just yesterday so I think you can cut us some slack. That being said, I did want to point out this article from Inc. Magazine, which features an interview with Michelle Madhok, founder of SheFinds.com. Michelle Madhok, founder of SheFinds.com, a New York City company that operates a shopping blog about fashion and beauty trends and deals, needed to hire an editorial assistant. “MTV Hired,” a new documentary series following recent graduates, wanted to film a small business that was hiring. […]

A lot of articles are now stating that employers are going to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media outlets to search for viable talent. So, does that mean that all you have to do is set a status message that you’re looking for a job and then add your resume to your profile? NO! Believe it or not employers are not going to be banging down your door if you’re a passive job hunter like that. Internships are still the way to go if you want to get noticed. Internships not only help you to gain relevant experience, but […]

I may be showing my age here when I say that I remember when MTV actually used to play music videos. Since then it has spawned the reality TV genre; often taken it to new levels…both high and very low. But finally there is a reality show on MTV we can get behind – MTV Hired So tonight, MTV will make every career center’s day (well night), as the network premieres its newest reality show, which follows colleges grads looking for cool entry-level jobs. We’re excited to see what MTV Hired is all about, as well as to find out […]

The office will be closed all day on May 14th for a planning session with Alumni Relations & The Career Development Center. We will be busy planning for a jam-packed Fall 2010! We apologize for any inconvenience.

The Career Development Office will be closed May 10th from 1-3 for a Division Wide meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience. Quick Questions from 1:30-3:30 will resume Tuesday

Many opportunities listed on the BRIDGE, including: Deadline: Monday, May 10, 11:59 p.m. New York Real Estate Partners LLC: Mechanical Engineer Intern Genworth Financial: Finance Development Program – Internship Achievement First:  Summer Teaching Fellowship Vanguard: IT College to Corporate Internship U.S. Department of Commerce: Department of Commerce Intern – Business Administration Gault, Inc.: Marketing Intern Center for Community Change: Intern APC by Schneider Electric: Software Quality Assurance Intern Concentric Energy Advisors: Associate (Internship) PPL Corporation: HR: College Relations – Allentown (Summer) Burns Entertainment & Sports Marketing: Interns American Institute for Foreign Study: Summer Staff United States Tennis Associaiton – Middle […]

This is a great chance to network with Students, Alumni, Parents & Friends and learn about job opportunities and career advice over cocktails. A Bucknell career consultant will be on hand to talk about programs & services for students and alumni. Look for this event in the following cities: New York City (www.b-link.bucknell.edu/nyc) Boston (www.b-link.bucknell.edu/boston) San Francisco (www.b-link.bucknell.edu/northernca) Silicon Valley (www.b-link.bucknell.edu/northernca) Light appetizers and beer/wine will be served. Registration Required. To learn more about each individual event, and to sign up, visit the corresponding B-Link Club page

With the current open marketplace, having global experience and being bilingual is not only a skill but a requirement. Learning a new language can be a great asset – from endless job opportunities to attracting new customers. Betty Liu, host of Bloomberg TV’s “In the Loop,” attributes her edge in the workplace to her language skills – she speaks Mandarin Chinese and some Cantonese. “It always sets you apart from the rest. Employers are always looking for that extra dimension,” says Liu. “If it wasn’t for my language skills, I wouldn’t have gotten my job as an international correspondent in […]

Have you ever been unsure about what you want to do after you graduate? I’m sure a ton of us have. The best way to figure out what you’re interested in is to talk with alumni to get some insight into different industries! The other week I was able to interview an alumna who was willing to give me an inside look into the Management Consulting Industry. Michelle Gezo graduated in 2004 from Bucknell University as a Management Major and is now at Deloitte in San Francisco.