As you know, landing a job today requires more than just good grades. All students need to focus on and promote their individual strengths, stand out from their peers and tell a unique story. In short, they need a personal brand. With that in mind, on Monday, February 22, PwC will be launching “Personal Brand Week.” This national initiative will help students learn more about the critical importance of personal brand and the right way to approach it.   Each day of the week of February 22nd, PwC will focus on one of five elements we recommend that students master […]

Don’t miss the leading sports career conference that will be held on March 5th – 6th at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. Once again students, recent graduates and career changers are invited to join the top decision makers in the sports industry for a unique conference experience. Over the two-day period, these sports business executives participate as keynotes, panelists, and take part in roundtable networking lunches, giving attendees a VIP pass into the world of sports. The SINC Conference is an event for students and recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in sports. It is a great […]

Saturday, February 27 ELC Terrace Room 4:00 – 8:00 pm Register on the BRIDGE by 2/25. Space is Limited The event will start at 4:00pm with keynote speaker; students competing in the venture plan competition will give a brief overview of their plans. Following the presentations, we will begin the workshop portion in which alumni/parent participants will be positioned around the room at tables based on their specialty. Students will then have a chance to sit down and talk to participants to get advice and constructive feedback on their plans and ideas. Participants will have a chance to share their […]

This exciting new trip takes place during senior week (Sunday May 16-Thursday May 20), but it is NOT limited to seniors. It is open to ALL students. This new service trip will allow you to learn about regional history, social class, and environmental issues in Appalachian culture. For more information contact Lynn Pierson (lynn.pierson@bucknell.edu) or Prof. Chris Boyatzis (boyatzis@bucknell.edu) Attend an interest session: February 24th at 5 p.m. in ELC 241 B, February 26th at 12 noon in Arches Lounge or February 28th at 4 p.m. in 241 B.

On Thursday, February 25 @ Noon in the ELC Forum come meet Lauren Berger, aka “The Intern Queen” Get The Real Story Behind The Intern Queen’s 15 Internships! Learn How to Get An Internship and Make the Most Of It! Hear Intern Queen Secret Tips and Tricks! Lauren Berger is known as The Intern Queen after participating in 15 internships during her 4 years of college. Berger established INTERN QUEEN INC. officially in 2008 with the goal of connecting students with their dream internship opportunities. The Intern Queen’s presentation will cover everything from how to find your ideal internship to […]

…An awesome job opportunity! If you chose ‘C’ then you are correct! Actually if you chose D) All of the Above, you would also be correct. Apogee is the second full-length album by stoner metal band Bongzilla. The album was released in May 2000 by Ritual Records, and re-released in 2004 by Relapse Records. Incidentally it is also the name of a character from The Incredibles with superpowers that involved gravity control and levitation, which were powered by sunlight. but Bongzilla album and The Incredibles aside… Apogee Adventures will be on campus Tuesday, February 23rd for an INFO SESSION from […]

Interested in government? Nonprofit? Public service? Public Affairs? Then come to the Bucknell D.C Career Fair on 3/4 —RSVP on the BRIDGE by 2/26 –Just Extended! This fair brings students to Washington, DC to meet representatives from organizations and network with Bucknell alumni, parents, and friends. It provides an opportunity to discuss career paths with participants and learn about participants’ organizations, and any current or future openings — volunteer, internship or full time. Registered students must attend 1 of 2 prep sessions to receive entry ticket; Prep sessions will be held on Monday, March 1: Noon OR 5:00 pm both […]

Many opportunities listed on the BRIDGE, including: Deadline: Monday, February 22, 11:59 p.m. Target Stores: VARIOUS INTERNSHIPS City of Baltimore – Office of the Mayor: Mayoral Fellowship/Internship Rappahannock Legal Services, Inc.: Legal Intern PPL, Inc:  Various Internships STELLAService: Customer Service INTERN Synapse Product Development: Intern – Product Development and Design International Bridges to Justice: Documentary Journalist Internship Accenture: Consulting Intern Analyst Deadline:  Monday, March 1, 11:59 p.m. Congressional Budget Office: Intern Wacker Chemical Corporation: Summer Intern – Marketing Lewisburg Area Recreation Authority: Summer Camp Counselor U.S. Trade and Development Agency: Summer Intern Yale University School of Medicine: Summer Medical and […]

A resume is YOU on paper. It is a written representation of your educational background, work experiences and extracurricular activities & accomplishments. Your resume is a self-marketing document that serves to support your immediate career objectives; it is the vehicle by which you convey to potential employers the type of information employers need to know when considering you as a candidate. A resume must be able to stand on its own. You cannot verbally enhance and expand its content during an initial review. An effective resume should have an attractive ap-pearance and be easy to scan quickly; It should also […]

Find out at Graduate School Strategies on February 18th at Noon in O’Leary 232 The CDC and the University Graduate School Advising Coordinator will provide current information and perspectives about the choice to go to graduate school, as well as share suggestions for making yourself a competitive applicant among the many. Note- there will not be much information about professional school (law, health, business) – if you know you are interested in those areas, contact the respective advisers for more information. For more on Grad School Advising

So you live off-campus in your own apartment. That’s cool. So you got Tim Hoffman elected. That’s cool. So you are part of the community. But are you? Going local is all the rage…start practicing in Lewisburg! The Office of Housing and Resident Life has some really awesome programing to help get you involved in the community, as well as helping you develop skills for living after college. There are some great cooking classes schedule, trips to the local Farmer’s Market, and information on finances, credit, leasing…all stuff that will make you a better member of the community and better […]

If you don’t like something change it; If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. – Mary Engelbreit The Student Leadership Institute – Saturday, February 20 The Student Leadership Institute is a half-day conference that welcomes alumni back to Bucknell to share their knowledge and experience regarding leadership with current Bucknell students. In its sixth year, the Institute aims to educate and challenge students on the way they think about leadership and to critically reflect on how they can use their skills in today’s society. Session topics and speakers include: Motivation: Laurel Ziegler ’99, Manager of […]

As you begin an internship or job search, you may be asking yourself this crucial question: What do employers really look for in a candidate? The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) asked this very same question to real employers and came up with this list of the most desirable skills and traits qualified candidates possess: Communication skills (both written and oral) Strong work ethic Team work skills Initiative Analytical skills Computer skills Flexibility/adaptability Interpersonal skills Problem-solving skills Technical skills Detail-oriented Organizational skills Self-confidence Leadership skills Source: Job Outlook 2009, NACE These skills are not necessarily acquired from any […]

Friday, February 19, 2010, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m, Larison Dining Hall (cosponsored with BEAA and the College of Engineering) All Bucknell engineering students are welcome to this event. Alumni will talk with students about their represented career field-what it entails, trends, future direction, typical internship or entry level positions, and other pearls of wisdom they might want to share. Look at who is coming. General preparation information will be sent by email from the Dean’s office early next week, but feel free to drop in during our walk-in hours (M-F 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.) or send us an email (cdc@bucknell.edu) […]

Looking for opportunities for career or intellectual development this summer? Many students want to enhance their internships with additional career advice and networking or want to add an intellectual component to their summer without a large time commitment. The free, weeklong summer seminars, hosted by the Institute for Humane Studies, offer the opportunity to engage in thoughtful conversations this summer and explore current issues from many perspectives. Students passionate about effecting change in the areas of poverty, education, and many other policy areas would be interested in our topical seminars. Lectures and discussions will focus on the current state of […]