On February 17th some fast-acting, motivated students got to attend a great panel in NYC entitled “Leadership Lessons from Distinguished Bucknellians.”  As I was checking out one of my favorite Bucknell blogs (Year in the Life…why didn’t they have this when I was in college?!) I was pleasantly surprised to read Tom  Zhu‘s  post about attending the event! We always love to hear feedback from students …especially when we don’t have to beg for it 😉 so I immediately had to share with all of you here (with Tom’s permission of course!). But before we get to his post I’d […]

Here are just a few – Deadline:  Monday, March 28,  11:59pm Walsh and Nicholson Financial Group: Intern The Harry Fox Agency, Inc.: Numerous Internships SHYC Sailing Foundation: 2011 Summer Internship Opportunity Ann Taylor Stores Corporation: Numerous Internships Maybelline New York •Garnier • ESSIE (L’Oreal): Numerous Internships Northfield Mount Hermon School: Summer Teaching Internship DHS,Immigration & Customs Enforce., Victim Assist.: Victim Assistance Program Intern Vanguard: College to Corporate Internship Program Tompkins Point Apparel: Marketing Intern G.S. Wilcox & Co.: Financial Analyst Intern Merrill Lynch: Summer Intern BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the […]

Monday, March 28 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Willard Smith Library (Vaughan Lit 125) Light refreshments served Ray Sisson ’87 was an Economics major at Bucknell, became a lawyer, received his MBA from The University of Chicago in 2003 and is now the CEO of an aviation/aeronautics company in Dublin, Ireland named AWAS.  He has lived and worked abroad for most of his life. Mr. Sisson will return to campus to share: – how he got to where he is – insights about global careers and being an expat – perspectives on the commercial aircraft/airline business – global macro […]

If you are looking for a job or internship, being in our RESUME BOOK is a great way to potentially get your resume in front of several thousand employers! Publish your resume to the Resume Book on the BRIDGE, where employers can browse your document and if they find a skill match, contact you directly! Interested? Log in to the BRIDGE Click on Document tab/Publish a Resume Select the proper book: Class of 2011 – for seniors seeking full-time work Summer 2011 – for students seeking summer employment Upload your resume This awesome offer of the Resume Book is only […]

This series of programs is especially designed for seniors who feel stuck or overwhelmed with what happens next; we will focus on concrete solutions to roadblocks in your planning. DATE: Series of five dates on Thursdays (see below) TIME: Noon – 12:50 p.m. LOCATION: Bertrand Library Traditional Reading Room, except 4/28 – Willard Smith Library Transition & Anxiety, Thursday, March 31st Leaving Bucknell, Thursday, April 7th You – Then & Now, Thursday, April 14th Choosing Your Individual Path, Thursday, April 21st Owning Your Decisions, Thursday April 28th, Willard Smith Library The group conversations will be facilitated by Renee Cardone, Psychological […]

Given that it’s officially March Madness time and Bucknell is IN IT (!!!), spotlighting careers in the sports industry seemed like a no-brainer. Finding a job  (or internship) in the “sports industry” can mean a lot of things so we wanted to share some helpful sites to start your research: About.com “Careers in the Sports Industry“ Jobs In Sports NCAA News – The Market:  Free job listings – college athletics Sports Link Central:  A comprehensive site showcasing industry websites, professional associations, and publications Sports Careers:  Provides an outline of various niches of the sports industry Sports Career Finder TeamWork Online: […]

I know you probably aren’t reading this but in case you are…I’ve been catching up on my Netflix Watch Instantly Queue and while I’m ashamed to admit it I am going to … I watch Greek. Yes, I know. Please remember this is a judgment free zone. So I used the surprise snow and then rain as a great excuse to veg-out on the couch and catch up on the show and sadly…I then thought of a blog post clearly demonstrating that inspiration can come from anywhere. So, anyway, remember that Greek episode (“The First Last”)  where everyone is on […]

I know it’s pouring outside but this brightened my day… Earlier today I came across a great blog post by Pongo Blog and was going to file it away for “fun things to share at another time: (yes I have a Gmail label titled this) but then I discovered that today is Jon Hamm’s birthday! It seems like the stars aligned behind those clouds and the universe brought me to Donald Draper’s resume on the exact day of Jon Hamm’s birth. So I share with you a birthday wish for the always dapper looking Draper and a fun experiment on […]

Apply now for Engage Chicago! An Immersive Summer Field Study Program for Undergraduates Engage Chicago (EC) offers students the opportunity to: Gain invaluable work experience at top organizations in Chicago Earn course credit while learning among a community of peers Experience daily life in the diverse, dynamic city of Chicago Serve alongside leaders and organizations that make a difference Learn first-hand about politics, history and methods of social change EC  gives students from across the country the opportunity to immerse themselves in the city of Chicago, while learning from Northwestern University faculty and community experts in diverse neighborhoods throughout the […]

The Alumni Board is currently seeking Student Members for the 2011-12 year. Successful applicants will: Enjoy meeting alumni Serve as liaison between board and student body Complete committee projects year-round Attend 3 board meetings per year Participate in committee calls/meetings in between If you feel like you would be a good fit  for this role, please apply on the BRIDGE for the full description and application.  Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and short faculty/staff recommendation; deadline to apply is March 27th Student board members serve for one year (July 1-June 30) with the option to reapply and are […]

Want a job on campus next year? Join our staff as a Peer Specialist! Relaxed, low-stress environment with access to employers, food 🙂 and a chance to work on your own career plans! Numerous positions available. BRIDGE Deadline: March 25, 11:59 PM 3 Peer Categories – How do you want to work with us? Do you want to interact with your academic department and alumni from your major? The apply to be an Academic Peer Specialists! Responsibilities include working as a student liaison to a specific Academic group and will be project driven in nature (2-4 hours a week). Do […]

Here are just a few –   Deadline:  Thursday, March 10,  11:59pmSusan B. Anthony Birthplace: Summer 2011 Internship U.S. Supreme Court: Internship   Deadline:  Friday, March 11,  11:59pm Washington Center for Internships and Academic: Internship National Network for Environmental Management Studies: Internship Bucknell Institute for Public Policy: Intern, Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) Deadline:  Monday, March 14,  11:59pm TerraCycle: Business Development Intern Susquehanna River Valley: Social Media Intern Communications Test Design, Inc.: Electrical Engineering – Supply Chain Management Intern Inter-American Dialogue: Internship Eastman Kodak Company: Various Internship Opportunities American Foundation for the Blind: Summer Intern – Product Information […]

This is a fun internship opportunity from an alum – Interns wanted May 28-June 5, 2011 and possibly during the weeks preceding and following the event for logistical, marketing, and media preparation positions as part of the Trans-Sylvania Mountain Bike Epic.  The duties will range widely from race course marking to scoring racers to generating and distributing race reports and related info to various media outlets during the week. It is guaranteed to be  an interesting and exciting experience, as the participants of the event span a wide cross section of the population and include some colorful personalities.  This is […]

We want to hear your thoughts.  Please fill out this very short survey ( http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XSLVFQS ) about events Alumni Relations and Career Development would like to plan for you!  Everyone who completes the survey will be entered to win one of a handful of tickets to the April 7th Goo Goo Dolls concert.   httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP4qdefD2To

The sun is shinning and the temperature is forecasted to be in the 60s, which makes one thing clear: Spring is in the air; which also means so is Spring Break! And I for one say enjoy it while you have it! But it is important to remember the the “real world” does not have such luxuries and employers may contact you over the week you are away.  So while your gearing up for your well-deserved break you should think about activating your vacation mail/auto-responses and changing cell voice mail greetings. If you are not planning to check your email […]