You are not…I am not…hiatus from blog posting. I know you’ll miss me. xoxo, Career Girl

Do you have ideas of ways to improve some of the events we host? Well now is your chance to have a say! A new opportunity is available, and the we want (and need) your help! At the beginning of every schoolyear, we have the Career Open House to help students become acquainted with all of the resources available at our office. Currently, we are looking for several students to participate on a planning committee for this event. The planning committee will meet once a week for approximately an hour for the remainder of this semester. Also, participation will be […]

Many opportunities listed on the BRIDGE, including: Deadline: Monday, March 15, 11:59 p.m. Citigroup: Fixed Income Middle Office Intern Geisinger Center for Health Research: Biomedical Equipment Technology Intern (Clinical Engineering) and MANY MORE!!! Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates: Campaign Organizer Intern Direct Marketing Educational Foundation: Rising Junior Internship Program Music at Gretna: Arts Management Internship Opportunity SoCore Energy: Summer Analyst Deadline: Monday, March 22, 11:59 p.m. New York Real Estate Partners LLC: Mechanical Engineer Intern The Dallas Concilio: Engagement Media Coordinator Intern MAD Magazine: MAD MAGAZINE INTERNS Ernst & Young: Summer Leadership Program The Fresh Air Fund: Public Relations Intern BRIDGE […]

Utilizing your Spring Break for your Internship Search Spring break is here! After you have taken a little bit of time to relax, use your time way from campus to make strides in your job search. Network – meet with employers and alumni for informational interviews. Seek out those in areas that interest you and ask about their career path or the industry. Let your friends, family, and neighbors know that you are seeking an internship opportunity. Follow up – spend some time making those follow-up calls you have been meaning to get to. If you sent materials to an […]

Are you going to go to the March 23rd North Central PA Education Consortium (Bloomsburg Teachers Fair) DATE: March 23 TIME: 9:00 – 3:00 pm LOCATION: Bloomsburg University Kehr Union Building This Consortium is comprised of seven sponsoring colleges and universities – Bloomsburg, Bucknell, East Stroudsburg, Lock Haven, Lycoming, Mansfield, and Susquehanna. It is open to all teacher candidates, with no pre-registration or fee for candidates. Students will need a ticket to enter; tickets can be picked up at the CDC. Before you go consider attending: Preparing for a Teacher Job Fair You can attend this workshop on Tuesday, March […]

from Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes by kristen The term “networking” gets a lot of slack. Most new grads are eager to start networking but aren’t sure how. And if you’ve been in the professional world for a few years, you probably don’t keep up with networking unless you have been recently unemployed. Regardless, I enjoyed this article, “Thirteen Networking Mistakes.” In it, the author discusses being “clueless” about networking. I didn’t smarten up about the goal of networking–or the importance of selecting the right network–until I dove in. I attended a meeting of a local media/PR group a few […]

We have 3 more chances for you to join our staff! Applications for the 3 jobs below are due March 30th on the BRIDGE. Apply to be the Pre-Law Specialist; Duties include: Review online legal publications Manage alumni law school attendance surveys Help build and maintain pre-law advisory resources Or Apply to be the Health Network or Finance Network Liaisons; Duties include: Reach out to on-campus groups to introduce “Bucknell Professional Networks” concept Maintain active communication with Alumni network leadership Update and maintain online Social Media (Facebook, Linked In, B-Link) Check out the BRIDGE for the full position descriptions and […]

New job posting on the BRIDGE for an interesting opportunity. Check the BRIDGE for more details and to apply. Application Deadline is March 29 at 11:59 p.m. Individuals who work with Impact Alabama spend a year of service after graduation at a unique, nationally recognized organization fighting poverty in Alabama. Impact seeks highly motivated, talented graduates to fill full-time staff positions that implement and oversee three nationally unique initiatives based upon a collaboration with twenty colleges across the state of Alabama: FocusFirst, SaveFirst, and CollegeFirst. FocusFirst trains college students to provide high-tech vision screenings and follow-up care to preschool-age children […]

I am always a proponent of reading the New York Times, but in this case I must insist. This short read gives some good tips on writing a resume that catches the eye of an employer: Writing a Résumé That Shouts ‘Hire Me’

Join the Bucknell Law Network for a visit to Dickinson Law School March 25, 2010 (Thursday) –RSVP on the BRIDGE by 3/15 11:00am – 5:00pm Dean Elena DeLuca will be giving an overview of the admissions process and the work students perform in law school. This will be followed by a tour of the campus. Transportation and lunch will be provided. The bus leaves from the Smith Lot at 11:00am sharp. There will be a $5 fee to cover transportation. Please see Karl Baumle at the Alumni House to pay in cash or charge it to your BU ID. RSVP […]

Just like there are 50 ways to leave your lover there are 50 ways to use Twitter as a job search tool. I know that many of you have not jumped on the tweeting bandwagon with quite the same enthusiasm as Facebook but, if I’ve said it once I’ve said it *50* times, you shouldn’t ignore Twitter. Every where I turn these days people are talking about Twitter. Just yesterday in the New York Times there was an article discussing how to use Twitter for work, not diversion. Among other things Twitter is increasingly becoming a place to help with […]

Get started at the CDC with JUMPSTART – Exclusively for YOU (First Years) I know you are all probably wondering why we are bugging you with this sort of stuff now, but BELIEVE YOUR MOTHER! It is never too early to start planning. Jumpstart isn’t about getting a job, it is about exploring yourself, your interests, discovering a plethora of industries and learning about the great tools and resources we have to help you along your way to a major, an externship, an internship, graduate school or a job! JUMPSTART is a non-credit, 4-session special CDC program designed to aid […]

Last week at the presentation from the Intern Queen, she gave several great pointers and tips regarding interviewing. One of which was about the increasingly popular Skype interview. Here is my take on her tips: Always Wear Pants: This is a good lesson for life in general but we’ll just stick to the reasons why in regards to interviewing. You may think because you are sitting down in front of desk you won’t be able to see your legs but this is not a guarantee so let’s just err on the side of caution and put some pants on. Be […]

If you are a SOPHOMORE and are thinking about finding an internship for this summer, this 45 minute session provides information about the internship search process and CDC resources you will need to help you succeed. Sessions will be held: March 4, Noon – 12:45pm, Taylor 113 March 9, Noon – 12:45pm, Taylor 113 March 11, Noon – 12:45pm, Taylor 113 March 25, Noon – 12:45pm, Taylor 113 April 1, Noon – 12:45pm, Taylor 113

The Bucknell Media and Technology Network (BMTN) is extending an invitation to SENIORS to attend: A MEDIA CONVERGENCE: How companies such as NBC Universal, Comcast and Time Warner are employing different strategies for success in the current economic climate. Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:30-9:30 pm, Light dinner buffet provided Hosted at: Lord & Taylor 424 5th Avenue New York, NY 10020 RSVP required on the BRIDGE by 3/4 at 11:59 p.m.; Cost to attend is $10 (cash or BU ID) Don’t miss this amazing event…only 30 spots for seniors! First-come, first-served! The event will feature an expert panel of Bucknell […]