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Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

Work for Alumni and Career Services Next Academic Year!

Want a job on campus next year? Join our staff as a Peer Specialist! Relaxed, low-stress environment with access to employers, food 🙂 and a chance to work on your own career plans! Numerous positions available. BRIDGE Deadline: March 25, 11:59 PM 3 Peer Categories – How do you want to work with us? Do you want to interact with your academic department and alumni from your major? The apply to be an Academic Peer Specialists! Responsibilities include working as a student liaison to a specific Academic group and will be project driven in nature (2-4 hours a week). Do […]

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Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

Inter-American Dialogue, Kodak, and US Trade & Development Agency – Key Internships on the BRIDGE

Here are just a few –   Deadline:  Thursday, March 10,  11:59pmSusan B. Anthony Birthplace: Summer 2011 Internship U.S. Supreme Court: Internship   Deadline:  Friday, March 11,  11:59pm Washington Center for Internships and Academic: Internship National Network for Environmental Management Studies: Internship Bucknell Institute for Public Policy: Intern, Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) Deadline:  Monday, March 14,  11:59pm TerraCycle: Business Development Intern Susquehanna River Valley: Social Media Intern Communications Test Design, Inc.: Electrical Engineering – Supply Chain Management Intern Inter-American Dialogue: Internship Eastman Kodak Company: Various Internship Opportunities American Foundation for the Blind: Summer Intern – Product Information […]

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Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

Unique internship opportunity for cycling, adventure enthusiast…or anyone else

This is a fun internship opportunity from an alum – Interns wanted May 28-June 5, 2011 and possibly during the weeks preceding and following the event for logistical, marketing, and media preparation positions as part of the Trans-Sylvania Mountain Bike Epic.  The duties will range widely from race course marking to scoring racers to generating and distributing race reports and related info to various media outlets during the week. It is guaranteed to be  an interesting and exciting experience, as the participants of the event span a wide cross section of the population and include some colorful personalities.  This is […]

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Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

WIN CONCERT TICKETS WITH 2 MIN SURVEY!

We want to hear your thoughts.  Please fill out this very short survey ( http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XSLVFQS ) about events Alumni Relations and Career Development would like to plan for you!  Everyone who completes the survey will be entered to win one of a handful of tickets to the April 7th Goo Goo Dolls concert.   httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP4qdefD2To

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Monday, March 7th, 2011

Vacation Response

The sun is shinning and the temperature is forecasted to be in the 60s, which makes one thing clear: Spring is in the air; which also means so is Spring Break! And I for one say enjoy it while you have it! But it is important to remember the the “real world” does not have such luxuries and employers may contact you over the week you are away.  So while your gearing up for your well-deserved break you should think about activating your vacation mail/auto-responses and changing cell voice mail greetings. If you are not planning to check your email […]

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Monday, March 7th, 2011

500,000 teaching jobs expected to be added in next 10 years…

…learn how to make the most of the March 29th  North Central PA Education Consortium (Bloomsburg Teachers Fair) by attending one of the Preparing for a Teacher Job Fair sessions. You can attend this workshop on Monday, March 7 or Wednesday, March 23, both sessions will be held from 5:00-5:30 pm in ELC 217. The focus of the workshop is on how to interact with school representatives at a teacher job fair. It will also provide a general review of the job search process for teaching opportunities. Then make sure to mark your calendars – EVENT: North Central PA Education […]

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Sunday, March 6th, 2011

Sports Career Fair and WBS Penguins Game

The Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins Career Fair is on Tuesday, March 23rd from 3:00-5:00pm and it’s your chance to meet representatives from sports teams and entertainment organizations. This is open to students and professionals seeking full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions as well as internship opportunities. Organizations in attendance include: – Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton (WBS) Penguins – Philadelphia 76er’s – Syracuse Crunch – Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre Yankees – The Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton YMCAs – NEPA Miners – Legends Hospitality Management – Stockcar Racing Experience – Turnstyles Ticketing…and more! Registration (at the door) is $20, this price includes access to the career fair and a […]

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Friday, March 4th, 2011

Tips for Reaching Out to Alumni Effectively

Now that everyone can get access to the Alumni Directory (yeah, you heard me…) I wanted to share a few helpful hints on the best ways to reach out. Let them get to know you before asking for something–Many professionals are going to be busy, as well as thinking about their own reputations in their workplace. While they can help you with contacts, advice, and even opportunities, they are putting themselves at risk to do so for someone they don’t know, so let them get to know you before asking for something. Consider asking for an informational interview. It is […]

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Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Diversity Resources for Internship and Job Searches

Have unique concerns and questions about the job or internship search? Then make sure you check out our advice, information and resources for Diversity Resources for Internships or Job Searches in myBucknell. Here’s what you’ll find: International Students Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Students – (We are Out for Work Gold Certified!) Multicultural/Students of Color Students with Disabilities Women Students And remember you can always make an appointment with a counselor by calling 570-577-1238 or emailing us at cdc@bucknell.edu.

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Monday, February 28th, 2011

Men’s Health Magazine, Arena Stage, Glimmerglass Opera – Key Internships on the BRIDGE

Here are just a few – Deadline:  Monday, February 28,  11:59pm – TONIGHT!! Office of the Governor of Illinois: Internship WITF, Inc.: Numerous Summer Internships Keystone Energy Technology Enterprise Center, Inc: Internship Wolf Trap Foundation: Summer Internship Men’s Health Magazine: Intern LewisGale Medical Center: Medical Center Intern PA Department of Labor and Industry: Office of Chief Counsel Intern Southern Education Foundation: 2011 Southern Education Leadership Summer Program First Quality Enterprises, Inc.: Numerous Internship Opportunities   Deadline:  Monday, March 7,  11:59pm Safeway Inc.: Corporate Summer Internship Institute for Experiential Learning (IEL): Internship Whale Center of New England: Internship Arena Stage: Internship […]

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Monday, February 28th, 2011

Alumni Career Spotlight: Environmental Consulting

Kait Fleming ’09, returns to campus to share how she felt as a student pursuing a job in environmental consulting – what she does as an environmental consultant with Groundwater Sciences Corporation , who her clients are, what students entering the field can expect, helpful hints, as well as the application/interview process she experienced.  Kait was an Environmental Studies/Geology Major and English minor. Friday, March 4 5-7pm O’Leary 232 Pizza, beverages and desserts will be served Sponsored by the Geology department and AR/CDC

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Monday, February 28th, 2011

Washington Media Scholars Foundation – scholarship and networking opportunities

The Washington Media Scholars Foundation creates scholarship, learning and career advancement opportunities for college students interested in public policy media strategy, research and management. The organization coordinates three programs of varying intensity to carry out this mission: Media Scholars Program. Beginning with the Media Plan Case Competition, the Media Scholars Program identifies talented undergraduates from across the country and brings the finalists to Washington, DC for a week of networking and out-of-the-classroom educational opportunities with organizations such as Google, Politico, CNN and the Wall Street Journal. At a Networking Reception held at the Newseum, the foundation distributes $10,000 in scholarship […]

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Saturday, February 26th, 2011

Sports Industry Networking and Career (SINC) Conference

Don’t miss the 2011 SINC Conference Your ticket to a career in the sports industry Education-Top sports executives share insight on best practices and future trends Placement-One-on-one interviews on-site for internships, part-time and full-time positions Networking-Over 100 sports business professionals mix and mingle with SINC Conference attendees. Don’t miss the leading sports career conference that will be held on March 4-5 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 […]

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Friday, February 25th, 2011

Style: From Work to Networking

It takes less than 10 seconds to create a lasting first impression. Here’s how to wow them with style at your next networking event. By Donna Smith Right or wrong, shallow or not, we instinctively judge by appearances. Albert Mehrabian, author of Silent Messages (Wadsworth, 1971), claims appearance has a greater effect on people you meet for the first time than any other factor. He says 55 percent of an initial impression is based on how you look and only 7 percent on what you say. As the old adage goes, dress for the job you want – and the […]

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Friday, February 25th, 2011

Goldman Sachs Women & Diversity Conference

At Goldman Sachs, diversity isn’t an initiative, it’s part of our culture. Having an inclusive environment gives us access to the best talent, without restriction. Talent that helps us find innovative solutions for clients across the globe. That’s not just a good story. It’s good business. So if you’re looking for an environment where you feel welcomed — and valued — look no further. Learn more! Please join us for the following events: Spring 2011 Federation Women & Diversity Conference Date & Time: Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Venue: Goldman Sachs New York/New Jersey Campus Application […]

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