Many opportunities listed on the BRIDGE, including: Deadline:  Monday, March 8, 11:59 p.m. Voices of September 11th: Journalism and Media Studies Internship Half The Sky Foundation: Social Networking Volunteer/Intern, Global Second Chance Employment Services: Intern Stryker Endoscopy: Various Internship Opportunities Sasaki Associates: Internship Citizens for Global Solutions: Research Associate -note new deadline date – will also be at the DC Career Fair!! Undergraduate Executive Internship Program: The Bucknell Undergraduate Executive Internship Program One Laptop per Child: Intern 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) […]

Beware…you are being watched from the moment you walk in to the interview. From the Culture and Manners Institute: A woman approached me after a talk in Oklahoma and said, “I am the receptionist in my office. The hiring manager has asked me to keep an eye on the job candidates in the waiting room and report back to him which ones are talking on their cell phones, checking messages, or texting. Those are the candidates we do not hire.” Avoid using your cell phone or text messaging while sitting in the waiting room before an interview or even a […]

As some of you may be aware (at least 60 of you who had anticipated going to this fair in February) we had to postpone the initial Communications and Arts Fair. Luckily we were able to reschedule and can now re-offer it! We hope you can make it! Communication & Arts Fair – Take 2 🙂 Tuesday, March 23rd, RSVP on the BRIDGE by 3/18 5:30 – 7:30 pm CNN Time-Warner Transportation Available The purpose of this event is to offer students an environment to network with alumni, parents and representatives from the Communications (Marketing/PR, Advertising, Journalism, Publishing/Print Media, TV/Radio, […]

Like dating, applying for a job can be frustrating. While dating may have you sitting by the phone wondering if he’s just not that into you CareerBuilder has outlined 10 reasons why you may not be getting that call back from the latest interview. So, while we can’t offer up any dating advice, we hope that these 10 reasons help you get that next job! Not getting hired? 10 reasons why By Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com Interview mistakes may be holding you back from getting the job you want. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Ten mistakes can decrease your chances of getting hired Don’t […]

First Night marked your official entrance into the alumni community which includes B-Link, the online community! If you missed the free food and demo on B-Link at the First Year Kick-Off, here are some reason why you will want to use B-Link: Know your major? Find out what people have done with it Don’t know your major? Research the departments and see what alumni have done with their degrees Learn about Industry & Profession Networks Conduct informational interviews Build your NETWORK! Once you do “First Time Login” and set up your account make sure to check out your group in […]

Saturday, March 6, 2010 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. 3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Representatives from the departments of Education & Conservation, Animal, Guest Relations and Marketing & Communications will share information about their internship programs. On-line registration is free but required in advance since space is limited. Visit http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/participate/Volunteer/Interns.htm Contact zoointerns@phillyzoo.org or 215-243-5200 for more information

Many opportunities listed on the BRIDGE, including: Deadline:  Friday, February 26, 11:59 p.m. American Medical Student Association: Health Justice Intern U.S. International Trade Commission: ITA Unpaid Student Volunteer Internship Program Deadline:  Monday, March 1, 11:59 p.m. Congressional Budget Office: Intern Wacker Chemical Corporation: Summer Intern – Marketing Lewisburg Area Recreation Authority: Summer Camp Counselor U.S. Trade and Development Agency: Summer Intern Yale University School of Medicine: Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) Safeway, Inc.: Corporate Summer Internship Program ExxonMobil Corporation: Film Marketing and Public Relations Intern Deadline:  Monday, March 8, 11:59 p.m. Stryker Endoscopy: Various Internship Opportunities Sasaki Associates: […]

With nearly 30 years of experience, the WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM guarantees placement in an internship appropriate to your goals and talents. In addition, students are offered an evening course at George Washington University on “Washington and Work”. Take a quick study break and meet with representatives from the WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. We will be visiting Bucknell University to hold an information session on Tuesday, March 2nd at 6:00pm in LC 241. Come hear how you can apply and be placed in guaranteed internships virtually anywhere in DC for the summer, fall or spring. The WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM — a combination of work and study — places […]

Trip: Public Affairs Event—National Media, Inc. Host: Robin Roberts P’10 Alexandria, VA January 12th and 13th, 2010 By: Nicole Mott ‘10 Around the time of finals I found an email from Pam Keiser about a Public Affairs Site Visit Event for two days in the DC area over winter break. Considering I had no job lined up (as of now, hopefully this will change sometime soon) and I would be home in the DC area for winter break, I thought why not? I responded, and within 45 minutes Pam let me know that I was the ninth of ten spots […]

This year, DMEF has committed to awarding $40,000 in scholarship monies to undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated an interest in pursuing careers in direct/ interactive marketing. The scholarship application deadline is April 30, 2010. To begin the application process, please visit www.directworks.org Not quite sure what a career in direct or interactive marketing means? Check out the Vault! ABOUT THE DIRECT MARKETING EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Headquartered in New York City, the Direct Marketing Educational Foundation (DMEF) works to attract, educate, and place top college students by continuously improving the teaching of world-class direct / interactive marketing and, thereby, expanding […]

March 5th 12-4 at Columbia University. The Not-For-Profit Career Fair focuses exclusively on careers in the not-for-profit and public service sectors. Columbia University welcomes students and alumni from over 25 consortium schools and hosts over 100 employers each year. Industries represented in the fair include: Arts, Education, Environmental, Governmental, Healthcare, Human Rights, International Relations, and Public Service. Bucknell is a partner school in hosting this event. Partner school students have access from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm. Dress code is business formal. This fair is not open to the public and it is free for Bucknellians to attend BUT you […]

As you know, landing a job today requires more than just good grades. All students need to focus on and promote their individual strengths, stand out from their peers and tell a unique story. In short, they need a personal brand. With that in mind, on Monday, February 22, PwC will be launching “Personal Brand Week.” This national initiative will help students learn more about the critical importance of personal brand and the right way to approach it.   Each day of the week of February 22nd, PwC will focus on one of five elements we recommend that students master […]

Don’t miss the leading sports career conference that will be held on March 5th – 6th 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 executives participate as keynotes, panelists, and take part in roundtable networking lunches, giving attendees a VIP pass into the world of sports. The SINC Conference is an event for students and recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in sports. It is a great […]

Saturday, February 27 ELC Terrace Room 4:00 – 8:00 pm Register on the BRIDGE by 2/25. Space is Limited The event will start at 4:00pm with keynote speaker; students competing in the venture plan competition will give a brief overview of their plans. Following the presentations, we will begin the workshop portion in which alumni/parent participants will be positioned around the room at tables based on their specialty. Students will then have a chance to sit down and talk to participants to get advice and constructive feedback on their plans and ideas. Participants will have a chance to share their […]

This exciting new trip takes place during senior week (Sunday May 16-Thursday May 20), but it is NOT limited to seniors. It is open to ALL students. This new service trip will allow you to learn about regional history, social class, and environmental issues in Appalachian culture. For more information contact Lynn Pierson (lynn.pierson@bucknell.edu) or Prof. Chris Boyatzis (boyatzis@bucknell.edu) Attend an interest session: February 24th at 5 p.m. in ELC 241 B, February 26th at 12 noon in Arches Lounge or February 28th at 4 p.m. in 241 B.