Follow directions when applying for opportunities… We recently learned from an employer who was advertising an opportunity on the BRIDGE that only 1 of 7 Bucknell students who applied for his organizations job opportunity followed the 3 steps required for the position, which were outlined on the BRIDGE job description.  His take on this was that if students are not able to follow directions in the application process then how will he feel confident that they will follow directions well on the job.  To him it was an indicator of work ethic and follow through.  You can’t really argue with […]

Creative Financial Group is hosting a free workshop for job seekers in all fields.

“You’re Hired!” The Building Blocks to Career Search is a dynamic seminar for individuals seeking success in their career search. The workshop is scheduled for October 15, 2009 from 9:30am – 12:30pm at Creative Financial Group, 16 Campus Boulevard, Newtown Square, PA 19073

Goldman Sachs invites you to apply to the 2010 Diversity and Women’s Conference; an event for seniors interested in full-time opportunities.

The Internship and Co-op Study wants to know your thoughts about internships\co-ops! Whether you have been involved in an internship\co-op or not, you are invited to participate. Let employers know what you want from your internship, co-op, and full-time job. To take the survey, visit: http://www.InternshipStudy.com All survey takers will receive a $25 travel coupon to Student Universe, just in time for booking a Spring Break trip! All survey takers will also enter to win a $500 Spring Break travel voucher! To take the survey, visit: http://www.InternshipStudy.com

Bucknell has often been referred to as a bubble. It is a campus filled with brick buildings, athletic facilities and breath-taking views of the Pennsylvania landscape. Within these warm brick buildings are numerous services provided by the University in an effort to burst this bubble. Of these services, the best is arguably the Bridge. The Bridge is more than a job application site. Its name truly suits its function as it connects Bucknell undergraduate students to Alumni, career-oriented campus events, and professional opportunities that reach far beyond the Lewisburg city limits. Even more so, the Bridge is easily accessible and […]

Find out at Graduate School Strategies on October 8th at Noon in O’Leary 232 The CDC and the University Graduate School Advising Coordinator will provide current information and perspectives about the choice to go to graduate school, as well as share suggestions for making yourself a competitive applicant among the many. Note- there will not be much information about professional school (law, health, business) –  if you know you are interested in those areas, contact the respective advisers for more information. For more on Grad School Advising

The semester is flying by and there is no doubt you all need a well deserved break. But while you look forward to a few days without classes it’s important to look ahead to some great upcoming events. On October 14th and 15th we’ll be hosting 2 important fairs, both which offer a great time to start collecting information and building relationships with schools you may be interested in. No sign-up necessary; all are welcome. Wednesday, October 14th: Graduate and Law School Fair 3:00 – 6:00 pm; ELC Terrace Room Meet representatives from across the country that offer graduate and […]

In a world of unpaid internships and distracted managers, how’s a young professional to learn? Five essential insights to surviving as you start out. By Nadira A. Hira NEW YORK (Fortune) — A few years before I began writing “The Gig,” when I was starting out as one of the starry-eyed Gen Y staffers I now write about (and still am), I walked to the office printer barefoot. Granted, it was in an office where wearing short sleeves constituted a statement. (Not Fortune, you gossips.) And to my credit, I’d taken my shoes off under my desk and simply forgotten […]

Considering a career in the marketing industry? Interested in learning the latest in traditional and new media? Then please join the Bucknell Consumer Products Network (BCPN) and Bucknell Media & Technology Network (BMTN) for a marketing career forum in New York City on Friday, November 6. For $20, you’ll hear from marketing experts and network with leaders and rising stars in the field — not to mention get the inside scoop on how to get hired in today’s marketplace! To register and pay, stop by our table in the LC Mall from 11 – 1, starting 10/14 through 10/16. Space […]

We are excited to introduce a new series of teleconferences called “Industry Insight” that will spotlight alumni from various organizations for 45 minutes over the Noon hour or early evening. The focus of these brief sessions will for sharing personal experiences, career paths, and job search / industry advice. Dialogue will be driven by your prepared questions!

Voting is now live so vote today for Homecoming Host & Hostess! Polls close on October 7th and winners will be announced October 8th. For more information stop by our table in the LC Mall @ Noon on 10/2, 10/5, 10/6, 10/7 GO VOTE

Have an upcoming interview? Don’t be nervous…the CDC has got you covered. Did you know that we have a weekly group session called Interviewing Tips every Monday at 5 pm. This session offers information about recruitment procedures and the CDC, inside tips about employers who recruit on campus, and a tour of CDC interview rooms. All are welcome to attend. So don’t get nervous, get prepared!

Apply for Engineering jobs/internships that will conclude with a day of pre-select candidate phone interviews! Application Deadline – Monday, October 26 Phone Interview Date – Tuesday, November 17 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS You will need to log in at: http://erc.experience.com (this is separate from the BRIDGE, but identical in appearance) Username: your friendly username@bucknell.edu.erc Pasword: erc Read both the employer description and position description(s). Submit your document/s for each opportunity you are interested in by the application deadline: 11:59pm on Monday, October 26, 2009. You will be notified during the week of November 2, 2009 if you were selected for an interview […]

Teach for America Presents: Public Policy/ Law Corps Member and Alumni Stories Webinar Monday October 5th from 9:00 – 10: PM Click here to register Thinking about a career in law or public policy? Come hear about the experiences of our corps members and alumni who have leveraged their corps experience to jump start impactful careers. This is a great opportunity to hear firsthand from a TFA corps member how the experience has played into a career in public policy. This event will feature 2008 Bay Area corps member Masharika Prejean. Masharika received her B.A. in Political Economy from Tulane […]

You may have noticed that not all industries recruit and advertise their internship (and job) opportunities at the same times. Many large financial, accounting, and engineering companies do their hiring in the fall semesters, while government tends to hire in early winter, and arts/media in the spring. Other industries fall throughout the year as well. I encourage you to do some research on your industry to see when you should be anticipating being busy with applications. Even if you are interested in the non-profit/public service world, for example, which typically hires in mid-spring, start researching the organizations now and get […]