In helping out a student recently I was reminded again of how great of a resource Vault.com is and I think their slogan should be “there’s a guide for that” given the fact that it is chock-full of guides on almost every topic. Guide sections include: Interview and Resume Guides – Write resumes that get noticed and follow up with interviews that seal the deal. Our guides will show you the best path. Career Topic Guides  – Discover up-to-date buzzwords, the top internships–even explore guides to start a new business in your field. Industry Guides  – From advertising to writing, […]

Everyone needs to eat breakfast, right? Well a lucky 20 students (who sign up on the BRIDGE by 4/25) will be able to share their morning cup o’joe with Clare Ribando Seelke, Specialist in Latin American Affairs for the Congressional Research Service (CRS) on April 26 at 9:30. Ms. Seelke will offer advice about working in the federal government over a scrumptious breakfast, which is the most important meal of the day! Ms. Seelke provides policy analysis to House and Senate members and the congressional committees.  She also drafts confidential memos for members who meet with foreign leaders, and writes […]

Come find out what GE has to offer you! We hope you join us as two Bucknell alumni host information sessions this week about working at General Electric: Joe O’Connor (Chemical Engineering Class of 2009) Brittany Philips (Mechanical Engineering Class of 2010) Friday April 15th 11:00AM – 11:45AM in DANA 137 Topic: “Life in the real world: What to expect in your career and how to continue succeeding” Friday April 15th 12:00PM – 1:00PM in DANA 113 (Pizza and drinks at this lunch session) Topic: “How to get your dream job” Both information sessions will leave time for questions and […]

Here are just a few – Deadline:  Friday April 15,  11:59pm Boulder Journey School Education Program: Internship United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Regional Office (UNHCR): Internship City of New York Office of Management and Budget: Summer Intern AIDS Resource Center: Administrative Support Internship Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit: Computer Programmer Intern The MITRE Corporation: Internship National District Attorney’s Association: Internship James A. Michener Art Museum: Internship Plum TV: Internship Deadline:  Monday April 18,  11:59pm Serendipity Magazine: editorial intern National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones: Event Intern 2rw Consultants: Interns Kron Law Firm: Marketing Intern TUDOR INVESTMENT CORPORATION: Software Development Intern Senator […]

Do you have a finance related internship in the NYC Metro Area this summer? Check out this great program that is designed to boost your summer Finance internship experience. Applications are now being accepted for Financial Women’s Association (FWA) 2011 Wall Street Exchange Summer (WSE) Program which is celebrating its 35th year of helping young women and men navigate the competitive financial job market. WSE is not an internship; it is a career development program designed to augment your summer internship experience; enhance your job search skills and think strategically about career choices during nine weekly events that will strengthen […]

Deloitte Presents: Diversity in the Workplace Pizza will be provided! Monday, April 18th, 5PM ELC Center Room Speakers: Subi Muniasamy, Brian Holwig, Shane Gallagher,  Wittney Ferguson, Tracy Bannon Multicultural Student Services along with the Career Development Center will present a panel of professionals representing Deloitte Consulting LLP to discuss diversity in the workplace.  The panel will be sharing their insights on what an increasingly diverse work environment means for those entering the work force as well as those trying to prepare for success in this ever-changing environment.  Over the past few years business clients have come to expect a level of […]

…not Diana Ross but a New York State Supreme Court Justice and 4 other highly successful lawyers at this Pre-Law Panel and Luncheon. Free lunch and free advice! Friday, April 29 | Noon | Hunt Formal Lunch Provided | Space Limited | RSVP on the BRIDGE by 4/27 A panel of lawyers?! I know this sounds scary but trust me it isn’t. If you are interested in a career in law then this is a great opportunity for you. The panel will feature: John Ark ’67, New York State, Supreme Court Justice Alexis Barron, Fox Rothschild LLP, Special Counsel Specialty:  Patent […]

2011 version of the above saying: You apply for a job with that profile? I know you think I’m just being old and preachy and I “just don’t get it” but here is what I do know: if you have a Facebook profile you can almost guarantee that employers are going to search for it and, if they can find it, they are going to have a looksy at whatever you allow them to see. How do I know this? Well, for one, employers tell us! We recently had an employer reach out to us to express a bit of […]

Here are just a few – Deadline:  Friday April 8,  11:59pm Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit: Computer Programmer Intern Nation Institute: Internship Johnson & Johnson: Finance Co-Op Patuxent National Wildlife Visitor Center: Internship   Deadline:  Monday April 11,  11:59pm YMCA of the Rockies: Marketing Intern Entercom Communication: Interns Haverford Partnership for Economic Development: Communication Technology Specialist Allant Group: Marketing Support Environment New Jersey: Summer Interns World Wildlife Fund: Media Specialist Intern City National Bank: Summer Intern Turning Earth: Financial and Strategic Analyst Intern Northwestern Mutual Financial Network (Philadelphia): Financial Representative Intern Avon: Summer Interships – Research & Development Sagefrog Marketing Group, […]

What is it with Matthew McConaughey and playing lawyers? He certainly makes the case to be a lawyer for me. But if you don’t want to just pretend to be a lawyer make sure you sign up for the Mock LSAT this Sunday, April 10th at Noon in Coleman 221. An actual retired LSAT exam will given under realistic conditions  and tests will be scored on site. Sign Up Deadline: April 8, 2011 (on the BRIDGE); Space limited to 30 Until then…practice your own closing arguments httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7f-BgDgpmE

Panel Discussion: Graduate School in the Sciences Monday, April 11, 2011 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Bertrand Library – Traditional Reading Room Free Pizza! Learn from a panel of alumni doctoral students and faculty advisors about graduate school in the sciences:  why go, for what types of careers, when and how to apply, fellowships, and resources available on and off campus; there will be time for questions and answers during and after the program. Panelists: Sara Fenstermacher ’08, PhD candidate, Neuroscience, Harvard University Carolyn Ritterson Lew ’04, PhD candidate, Cell and Molecular Biology, Boston University Andrea Halpern, Professor of Psychology and […]

April 7th, 2011 | 5:30 – 6:30 | ELC Center Room Come hear advice and perspectives from Bucknell alumni who will examine career paths that utilize the studio art degree while discussing their work and available opportunities.  The conversation will include a question and answer period and an opportunity to meet (and network with!) the alumni panelists. Alumni Panelists: John Hartmann ’79, President, Hartmann Fine Art Conservation Services Lisa Miller ’79, Artist, Lisa Miller Art Beverly Tadeu ’79, Metal-smith, Jewelry

Learn about the changes to the GRE on the GRE web site. If you are planning to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) in preparation for applying to graduate or professional school, you can learn more about some upcoming changes to the examination on the GRE site.  Some of the changes will be to make the computerized testing experience “friendlier” and easier to use.  Some of the changes will be in the types of questions.  For example, there will no longer be antonyms and analogies, but more of a focus on reading with test completion, sentence equivalency,  and reading comprehension […]

The Glimpse Correspondents Program is for talented writers and photographers with a passion for storytelling and a knack for finding truly unique stories. The program is open to anyone between the ages of 18 and 34 who will be working, volunteering, or studying outside of their home country for at least 10 weeks. Correspondents receive the following benefits: $600 stipend Support from a team of professional editors Career training in writing and photography Guaranteed publication on Glimpse.org Possibility of being featured on NationalGeographic.com The Glimpse Correspondents program is an opportunity for students, volunteers, teachers, and travelers who will be abroad […]

I know it may seem “hard” but once you get the hang of it signing up for an event on the BRIDGE is super easy…especially since if you are signed in to myBucknell, and on this page (for one), you can access the BRIDGE without signing in again. OK so let’s say just got my email about this awesome panel happening on April 4th and want to go…here are the steps Sign into the BRIDGE Mouse over the “Calendar” tab and then click on “Career Center Calendar” You will see today’s events On the right you will see a calendar […]