The goal of the Internship Challenge is to get internship opportunities for Bucknell students to apply to and acquire for Summer 2010. Be on the look out for internship opportunities as they come in throughout the semester. Check out the BRIDGE for new internship postings daily! For more information go to the Internship Challenge website If you have any questions, please contact the CDC (cdc@bucknell.edu)

By Mackenzie Horan ’11 When I applied for externships last October, I truly had no idea what I was in for. The application process was easy, I had time to spare over winter break, it might be nice to add to my résumé… None of my reasons reflected the amazing experience that lay ahead of me. I was assigned a two-day January externship with Matt Gay, the Associate Vice President of Advertising Operations at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (MSLO). We played phone tag for a week or so before finally making contact, but after our first conversation I remember thinking […]

One Time. One Place. The Washington DC Arts Scene.
Monday, February 15, 2010
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Harman Center for the Arts

610 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
(near the Gallery Place/ Chinatown Metro station)
Questions? E-mail sjameson@shakespearetheatre.org

Discover Alumni Relations & Career Development Center Explore Careers Find Alumni Prepare for Your Future at the… FIRST YEAR KICK OFF Friday, February 12th CDC—Botany Building Drop in any time from 10—1 pm FREE FOOD! Now that you are members of the Bucknellian community and B-Link, stop by the CDC and learn how to: Make good career decisions Effectively connect with alumni Use B-Link First 75 get a FREE 1 GB flashdrive with CDC handouts on it; Chances to win prizes for all! Hot chocolate bar, rice krispie treats, Winter popcorn and more…

Bucknell University Press is celebrating 40 years in publishing. Students, Faculty and Staff are invited to participate in a workshop on scholarly publishing on Tuesday, February 23rd, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm in the Traditional Reading Room of the Bertrand Library. If you are preparing a scholarly manuscript, seek a career in book publishing, or are simply interested in the process by which a book is made, join members of the Press and Bertrand Library for this illustrated and interactive workshop. We will describe and demonstrate the path from proposal to product, taking in matters of selection, evaluation, preparation, design, […]

On February 18th BFN will be hosting a day long event where we will be speaking with alumni and other professionals in various parts of the Finance industry such as Investment Banking, Private Wealth Management, Asset Management, Private Equity, and more. We will spend the morning (9 am -12 pm) at JPMorgan Chase and the afternoon (1 pm – 2:30 pm) at Goldman Sachs. The cost of the trip will be $10 per person to cover transportation by bus and lunch. This can either be paid in cash or charged to your BUID, see Kay Heimbach at the Alumni House. […]

When you are unsure of the path your education is going to lead you, not only can frustration set it quickly, but so can disappointment and the feeling of failure. As sailors had a method to navigate the mass expanse of the oceans blue, we too have many methods that can be helpful when trying to navigate career paths. Take advantage of the FREE self assessment tools the Career Development Center has to offer, such as The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, the Campbell Interest and Skill Survey, the Self Directed Search and the Strong Interest Inventory. These tools help you to: […]

Just found another interesting article to feed this debate: 3 Ways Unpaid Internships Pay Make sure you check out our last blog post…Get an unpaid internship or wait tables? …and let us know what you think!

This interesting article on CNN’s business section sparked an equally interesting debate. What to do when faced with making money or gaining experience at an internship? By Anne Fisher, contributorJanuary 28, 2010: 5:07 AM ET NEW YORK (Fortune) — Dear Annie: Please settle an argument. I’m a junior in college, studying engineering, and I have two choices for what to do this summer. One is, I could wait tables at the same upscale restaurant where I worked last year, and earn enough tips to pay my tuition for my entire senior year. The other option is, I’ve been offered an […]

During your job search your IMAGE is everything. Your professional image is made up of 5 components: I – Impression Students make and leave impressions with every employer they make contact with, whether it be at a networking event, interview, or another social setting. You have to remember that impressions are remembered. Think about how long it takes you to make a judgement on a new professor, potential date, or coworker. Whether positive or negative, these judgements make lasting impressions. Immediately establishing yourself as a credible and valuable resource will save you time and energy on trying to prove this […]

Many opportunities listed on the BRIDGE, including: Deadline: Monday,February 8, 11:59 p.m. The Conti Group: Assistant Field Engineer (Intern) Bergmann & Associates: Internship Penn State Hershey Medical Center/Penn State College of Medicine: Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program (SURIP 2010) Deloitte Consulting: Business Technology Analyst Summer Scholar Intern Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.: Investment Banking Summer Internship United States Department of Agriculture: Summer Student Employment Program Announcement Flash Art: Editorial Intern Etruscan Press: Etruscan Press Intern Deadline: Monday, February 15, 11:59 p.m. B. Braun Medical Inc.: R&D INTERN Summer 2010 Kings County District Attorneys Office: SUMMER 2010 COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Dept. […]

Become a CDC Peer! Would you like a campus job with… Friendly and helpful co-workers? Flexible work hours? Access to specialized resources and services? APPLY TO WORK AT THE CDC The CDC is hiring Peer Specialist for the 2010-2011 Academic Year APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 8TH DO YOU WANT TO INTERACT WITH YOUR ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT AND ALUMNI FROM MAJOR? Academic Peer Specialists- responsibilities include working as a student liaison to a specific Academic group and will be project driven in nature. DO YOU WANT TO BE IN CONTACT WITH ALUMNI BASED ON LOCATION? Club Peer Specialists- responsibilities include working as […]

You may have missed this on Message Center…if you are able to make it to this, please try to. We are always stunned by the number of students who have landed in spectacular summer opportunities just because they took advantage of the contacts they already may have had…they networked, and you should too!!! Come and join us! Tuesday, February 2nd at 5:30pm at Rooke Chem 116, to hear Blake Sturcke ’93 share with you the importance of networking, its best practice, its dos and don’ts and some pearls of wisdom. Regardless of your major or class year, come find out, […]

Interested in law? Join us for a complimentary lunch and panel discussion with three attorneys who have decades of collective experience. Thursday, February 11 Noon- 1:oo p.m., Lunch will be served ELC Walls Lounge RSVP by February 8, Space is limited Featuring Panelists: Alan Mark Grochal ’74 Tydings & Rosenberg, Partner and Chair of Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Department Specialty: Creditors’ Rights, Bankruptcy Lisa G. Pelta P’12, Cornell ’83 Harter Secrest & Emery LLP, Counsel Specialty: Employee benefits, with expertise analyzing and negotiating pension plan investments and contract issues George A. Tsougarakis ‘83 Hughes Hubbard & Reid LLP, Partner Specialty: […]

DELOITTE CONSULTING INTERVIEW TIPS WORKSHOP February 4th @ 6:00 – 7:00 pm in the ELC Forum Representatives from Deloitte Consulting will be on campus to give you some interview tips and insight! PIZZA will be served. Regardless of your major or career interest don’t miss this great opportunity to hear tips directly from employers.