Class Year: 2012 Hometown: Long Valley, NJ Major: Biology, Psychology Campus Activities: CHOICE, Concert Chorale, Biology Club Goals: To become an ophthalmologist and eventually open my own practice Hobbies: Baking, singing, reading Externship: Northeastern Eye Institute, Scranton, PA Sponsor: Dr. Joseph Shovlin, O.D. P’10 My Experience: During my externship, I was able to see many different aspects of the eye care industry. I was able to observe three different types of eye surgery, as well as many regular patient visits. I was also able to talk to two optometry school students and ask them questions about their experiences and plans […]

Deadline:  Wednesday, September  29, 11:59pm ParenteBeard LLC: Winter Internship-Audit or Tax Deadline:  Thursday, September 30, 11:59pm General Electric: 97 – Information Management Leadership Program Intern American Lung Association: Health Education Intern Deadline:  Monday, October 4, 11:59pm Pennsylvania Vote 2010: Internship Position Deadline:  Monday, October 11, 11:59pm The Conti Group: Assistant Field Engineer/Intern Deadline:  Friday, October 15, 11:59pm Microsoft: Software and Hardware Development Internships BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the summer. If you have any technical difficulties with your application, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu before the deadline and we will be […]

Employers are now back on campus with Bucknell’s recruiting season in full swing this week. We want to remind you that if you are applying to positions on the BRIDGE where the company is coming to campus to interview, you will want to check your e-mail OFTEN and sign up for a slot as soon as you receive the e-mail notification. Do not wait until the last minute to sign up for an interview slot. Do so as soon as you receive an email inviting you schedule an interview. Often times, the times you are available may already be filled […]

We are back for October! Check out our October workshops for the “Steps to Success Series,”which are a series of workshops designed to start you on your way. Career Decision Making – Oct. 5 at 5 in ELC 217: This workshop is a brief overview identifying the different pieces that go into the complex process of career decision making Resumes – Oct. 7 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. You could (and should) leave this workshop with a resume in […]

On-Campus Recruiting begins today so we thought we’d share some tips on dressing for an interview. Although certain qualifications and skills are mandatory for many jobs, the interview can often make or break one’s chances. First impressions say a lot, and what interviewers absorb in the first 30 seconds is what they are most likely to remember. You’ll want that first impression to be not just a good one, but also a great one. Not only do you need to keep a cool composure, be confident in your skills and know all about the organization you are interviewing with, you […]

On-Campus Recruiting, also known as OCR, provides Bucknell students the opportunity to interview with employers who visit the Career Center during the Fall and Spring semesters. Full-time entry-level jobs and summer internships, primarily in business and technical fields, are offered through the OCR program. OCR interviews occur from mid September through mid November for the Fall semester and late January through mid April for the Spring semester. Resume submission deadlines can vary but are typically every Monday night by 11:59 p.m. but it doesn’t hurt to check the BRIDGE often! You’ll find OCR listings on the BRIDGE. It always helps […]

Deadline:  TONIGHT Wednesday, September 22 at 11:59pm Deloitte: Audit Intern – Summer 2011 Deadline: Thursday , September 23 at 11:59pm ExxonMobil Corporation: ExxonMobil INTERNSHIPS Deadline:  Saturday, September 25 at 11:59pm Forrester Construction Company: Summer 2010 Intern 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 […]

Congratulations to those of you who attended the Employer Expo! Our office received loads of positive feedback from employers on the poised, prepared, and knowledgeable nature of Bucknellians. Give yourselves a pat on the back for making a great impression on employers, and then, get back to work! 🙂 It’s important to follow-up with employers after a career fair, and it’s a step in the job search process that students are often unaware they should take. Putting forth a little effort to go the extra mile will make you stand out from the competition. Here’s some advice from Peter Vogt, […]

Do you plan on participating in the EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to job shadow a professional over winter break. WHO CAN APPLY? The Class of 2013…that’s you Sophomores WHAT IS AN EXTERNSHIP? A short term (usually 2 day) career shadowing experience sponsored by a Bucknell alum, parent, or friend of the University. WHEN DO EXTERNSHIPS TAKE PLACE? Over a week in early January during Winter Break (unless otherwise stated by sponsor or arranged due to student needs). WHY SHOULD I APPLY FOR AN EXTERNSHIP? Every Sophomore! Why wouldn’t you? The program provides students an opportunity to […]

The Bucknell Media & Technology Network (BMNT) is sponsoring a field trip to Advertising Week on September 28th to attend 3 seminars: 11-11:45am – To Hell with Ads, Spark A Movement! 12-12:45pm – The In-Store Marketing Experience: 2020 3-3:45pm – Marketing That Connects (Presented by Facebook!) A buffet lunch with Bucknell alumni working in marketing will be included at 1:00pm. A $30 fee for seminars, transportation, and food is required. You will need to pay for this event by coming to the Alumni Relations office (90 University Ave.) – across the railroad tracks from the President’s house, by Friday, September […]

Tuesday, September 28th 5: 30 – 8:00 p.m. Societe Generale,1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020 See the list of Registered Employers Ticket Required, Transportation available, 9/24 RSVP on BRIDGE Learn from a panel of Young Alumni from about the various industry followed by the chance to network with alumni, parents and HR representatives from a variety of financial institutions. Bring your resumes with you to share with them. Panelists include: Luis Davila ’03, Co-Founder/Managing Partner, Liquid Claims Lauren Day ’05, Operations, Goldman Sachs Group, inc Alison Faux ’08, Sales analyst – Foreign exchanges distribution, UBS Securities Inc […]

Are you interviewing this fall? Do you have a wedding to attend? Be prepared for fancy dinners and formal occasions! Then don’t miss our 6th Annual Wine, Dine and Act Fine Senior Etiquette Dinner on October 5th –RSVP 9/28 in the ELC, Terrace Room at 5:30 – 8:30 WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Party Etiquette and Networking Tips ETIQUETTE DINNER AND DESSERT 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner Etiquette and Networking Tips This is a great opportunity to meet and talk with local alumni and members of the campus community as well as learn important and interesting […]

Don’t miss this special addition of Monday Interview Tips featuring Bob Weingard, Senior Staff Engineer at Exelon Nuclear! Bob will be on campus to give interviewing advice to any interested students.  Exelon is recruiting for both engineering and finance positions at the EMPLOYER EXPO on 9/21 and will be conducting campus interviews on 9/22. MONDAY, 9/20 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm in the Career Development Center

As a senior, you can have early access to the Alumni Directory on B-Link!  While all seniors will get automatic access to the directory in January 2011, any senior who completes the three steps below is able to get access now.  Think of what you can learn and the connections you can make this fall! Check out Seniors: Alumni Directory Use to learn about the Bucknell community and our suggestions for best ways to approach and build relationships with alumni. Take the online quiz (8 out of 10 is passing)–hint: answers can be found by doing Step #1 Send a […]

Many employers offer additional info sessions before and after Expo. Here is a snapshot of the Employer Presentations surrounding the Expo, remember to check the BRIDGE for the most up-to-date information and additional sessions that may have been added. Monday, September 20 Exelon Corporation, 5:00, CDC Interviewing TIPS from a visiting employer IBM, 7:30, Dana 113 Tuesday, September 21 Employer Panel: Interviewing From an Employer’s Point of View, 3:00, ELC Center Room Employers will share their impressions and advice about how to interview effectively. Panelists will include representatives from STELLAService, General Electric, and Cherokee Pharmaceutical. Accounting Careers Panel, 4:00-5:00pm, Rooke […]