September 17, Bryce Jordan Center, 1 – 6 pm. Bucknell engineering students have attended this annual career fair in the past and some have found it helpful for leads and contacts with major organizations. Transportation on your own. Click here for details and directions.
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Been away so long you hardly knew the place? Well, now you’re back in the LBG; you don’ t know how lucky are! In all seriousness…WELCOME BACK! Classes are in full swing and the Career Development Center is too! Here’s a brief refresher on the walk-in offerings we have: Quick Questions Walk-in question period covering a wide variety of topics; job and internship search, graduate school, etc. Monday-Friday; 1:30-3:30 BRIDGE Quick Questions Walk-in question period for BRIDGE related issues Monday-Friday; 2:30-3:30 Peer Walk-In Hours Walk-in period for resume and cover letter critiques or questions about resources Monday-Friday; 10:00-4:30 Interviewing Tips […]
Starting on today we began welcoming our staff of 19 students back from summer break. After 2 days of intense training these eager students will be ready to assist you with resume and cover letter critiques, help with the resources we have to offer, or will schedule an individual appointment with a counselor for you. Stop in, say “Hi,” and get to know the student faces of the CDC. Peer walk-in hours are M-F, 10-4:30.
Employers are digging up your digital dirt As the social networking phenomenon continues to spread, more employers are utilizing these sites to screen potential employees. CareerBuilder’s latest survey found that 45% of employers reported they use social networking sites to research job candidates; that’s a big jump from 22% last year. Another 11% plan to start using social networking sites for screening. Read the full article on CareerBuilders Blog “The Work Buzz”
As we turn our calendars to August the day is looming where you will return to campus and, somewhat begrudgingly, get back in to the swing of campus life. While you may not want to think about your imminent return yet we are already busy preparing and you can do your small part too: pack that suit! Employer Expo is September 16, 2009, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Gerhard Fieldhouse This is the ideal chance to ask questions, sell yourself, and gather valuable information that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to obtain. So as you wearily pack up your room […]
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Library and IT have been very busy this summer and one major face lift was our blogging software, which explains the lack of archives and our new URL, but don’t worry we still have plenty to share. Update your bookmarks with our new address: http://careerinsider.blogs.bucknell.edu/