These info sessions will provide an overview of the Capitol Hill Internship Program, a summer internship program.  The program provides a stipend of $250 per week up to $2500 for the summer for students who are able to secure unpaid, noncredit internships. The application deadline is Monday, November 29, at 11:59 pm. Wednesday, Sept 8;  12:15-1:00 pm; ELC 217 Monday, Sept 13; 12:00-12:45 pm; ELC 217 Thursday, Sept 16; 12:00-12:45 pm; ELC 217 Wednesday, Sept 22; 5:00-5:45 pm; ELC 217 Monday, Sept 27; 5:00-5:45 pm; ELC 217 Tuesday, Oct 12; 12:00-12:45 pm; ELC 217 Wednesday, Oct 27; 5:00-5:45 pm; ELC […]

Whether it is an Internship or a Full Time Job you are looking for, the Employer Expo is where you should be!  In addition to the actual Employer  Expo on the 21st from 11:00am – 2:30pm, many employers hold events prior to and after the Expo.  Here are the events that you may want to know about and take part in (check the BRIDGE calendar for more details): Thursday, September 16 Resumania: Walk-in Resume Reviews, 11:00am – 3:00pm, CDC Botany Building 2nd Floor Employer EXPO Prep Session, 5:00-5:30pm,  ELC Gallery Theatre Friday, September 17 Expo Resumania: Walk-in Resume Reviews, Noon […]

Deadline:  Tuesday, September 21 at 11:59pm ExxonMobil Corporation: ExxonMobil INTERNSHIPS Deadline:  Wednesday, September 22 at 11:59pm Deloitte: Audit Intern – Summer 2011 Deadline:  Monday, September 27 at 11:59pm PricewaterhouseCoopers: Tax Winter Intern Geisinger Health System: Public Relations/Fundraising: Children’s Miracle Network General Electric: 76 – GE Transportation Summer Internship G.X. Clarke & Co.: Institutional Fixed Income Sales/Trading Internship Geisinger Health System: Marketing/management Intern PricewaterhouseCoopers: Assurance Intern Summer 2011 PricewaterhouseCoopers: Assurance Winter Intern Geisinger Health System: Administrative/Research Intern: Sports Medicine PricewaterhouseCoopers: Tax Intern Summer 2011 PricewaterhouseCoopers: Transaction Services – Financial Due Diligence Intern PricewaterhouseCoopers: Systems and Process Assurance Intern Summer 2011 General […]

Lewisburg is a great place; nestled between rolling green hills and Amish farmland it is beautiful, relaxing and a great place to go to college; (in)conveniently located 3 hours from 3 major cities while maintaining its status of being in the middle of nowhere it is charming to say the least. But it can be difficult at times to get exactly what you want which is part of the reason we have cars and highways. Unfortunately the GRE test is only given at designated computer testing centers, which Lewisburg is not. The good news is Harrisburg is and it’s only a […]

Employer Expo is September 21, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Gerhard Fieldhouse Get the details and the list of employers registered! This is the ideal chance to ask questions, sell yourself, and gather valuable information that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to obtain. Network with employers as you begin your job or internship search and learn about full-time positions, internships & organizations. Need to update that Resume? Stop by the CDC on Thursday, September 16 from 11-3 or Friday, September 17 from Noon-4 for a special Resumania walk-in period. Not sure how to tackle a large-scale career fair? […]

Not sure where to start in the career process? Make sure you check out our “Steps to Success Series”which are a series of workshops designed to start you on your way. September Workshops: Resumes – Sept. 9 at Noon in Taylor 203:  Review resume basics while working at a computer to type up the framework for your resume or updating an existing resume Resumes for Engineers – Sept. 9 at Noon in Dana 117: This workshop will review several general resume rules and then spend time highlighting what employers will seek/expect from engineering students and how to best highlight any […]

Tailoring your resume and cover letter is an important part of the applying process that many job seekers tend to overlook. By tailoring your application materials to the jobs you’re applying for, you will show those potential employers that you are that ideal candidate for their specific position. Simply Hired has tips and tricks for tailoring your resume and cover letter. Your main point of reference when tailoring your cover letter and resume should be the job description for the position to which you are applying. In a job description, employers write out the exact requirements of the role they […]

The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) will be holding its 21st Women, Law & Public Policy Seminar November 12-14, 2010 for women students who are considering law school as a prelude to a career in public policy. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for women students to learn first-hand how many different ways an individual can make and influence public policy with and without a law degree.  They’re taught by Supreme Court Justices or their clerks, Members of Congress and top legislative staffers, White House officials and federal agency leaders, nonprofit advocates and corporate lobbyists, and lawyers with public interest law […]

Saturday, September 11; 8:30 – 11:30; Coleman 221 Take a practice LSAT under realistic conditions. An actual retired LSAT exam will be used and tests will be scored on site. Registration is required in order to have enough copies of the exam. Sign up through the BRIDGE; Deadline is Thursday, September 9 by 11:59 p.m.

We know the BRIDGE can seem tricky at first but once you learn how to use it you will see how much it has to offer. We thought we’d provide this step-by-step guide to the BRIDGE to help you find that perfect job or internship! Update Your Profile Log in to your BRIDGE account through MyBucknell’s Career Center Gadget Select View/Edit Profile Data under the Profile tab on the navigation bar Select the desired view: Personal Info, Academic Info, Career Preferences, Continued Academics or Administration Click the Edit link at the top of the section you wish to edit Update […]

I came across this helpful article, by Andrea Parker, with tips and resources for people with disabilities to think about and plan for in the job search and wanted to share with everyone as these tips are great to keep in mind for anyone! 7 Great Job Hunting Tips for College Students With Disabilities It is essential for people with disabilities to have a plan when job hunting. It is helpful to obtain some job hunting strategies in order to make this process easier. The following are some job hunting tips for college age people with disabilities: Find Mentors – […]

Business? Casual? Business Casual? It’s a fuzzy world out there when it comes to jobs and attire but when you are dressing for an interview or a job fair one thing is clear – Suiting Up is always the best idea. We’ve heard from many employers on what outfits make the best impression and it is always a suit. You don’t want to be remembered by an employer for what you wore so check out this quick review of the basics. Men and Women Conservative two-piece business suit (solid dark blue or grey is best) Conservative long-sleeved shirt/blouse (white is […]

Listen to Mr T! Don’t let the job or internship search sneak up on you… We are here to help you strategize your job search and to help finesse your resume and cover letter. Stop in M-F, 1:30-3:30 for Quick Questions or make an appointment (577-2839) Check out our Google Calendar for all the events we have coming up!

By: CareerAlley “I hope that someone gets my Message in a bottle” – Sting Okay, so today I heard that Mattel is making a special dog collar for dogs that will allow them to use Twitter (unfortunately, I kid you not). And if you think I’ve gone totally bonkers, then you can take a look at this link and see the product first hand (Twitter for Dogs – Puppy Tweets). So by now you are probably wondering “okay, but what does this have to do with job search?”. Everything and nothing. So I got to thinking, if a dog can […]

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