Wow it’s already the last few days of September! I knew it would pass by in a blur but it’s still always shocking when the end of the month is upon us. Here’s what’s in store for you from the CDC this week: Monday, September 30 Capitol Hill Internship Program Info Session 4 – 5 pm, ELC 217 The Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly) Info Session 6 – 7 pm, Dana 113 Tuesday, October 1 Seniors RSVP for “Wine, Dine, and Act Fine” Etiquette Dinner by TODAY! Towers Watson Webinar – Reserve your spot 2:30 – 3:30, Your […]

The Bucknell Consumer Products & Fashion Network invite you attend panel discussion on: “The Global Marketplace,” on Tuesday, October 8, leaving at Noon and heading to NYC.  Sign up on the BRIDGE! Unfortunately the original field trip to Tommy Hilfiger was canceled. We are working on setting up another option. If there is a new pre-panel field trip the bus will leave at 12 Noon, if not the bus will depart at 1 pm. Some alumni that will be in attendance at the panel (ahem – providing a great chance to network!) are from: Coach, Tory Burch, Sesame Workshop, PBS-NPR, […]

We are bringing interested Bucknell students to New York City to meet with finance professionals who work in the many different areas of the industry for our NYC Finance Summit.  Come and learn about current perspectives in the world of finance and network with finance professionals! Monday, September 30 | 5:30 – 8:00 pm | Societe Generale, NYC Sign up on the BRIDGE by 9/25 Transportation from campus is available. Stop by the CDC with $20 to reserve your seat by 9/25. 1. Research – do your homework! See which alums are registered to attend this event – review organization […]

It’s EXPO week which means there is a ton of stuff going on! For all things Expo check out this post.  And, believe it or not, we still have other events happening this week besides all those surrounding Expo. Here’s what’s happening in the CDC this week. And remember to see all the things happening this week for Employer Expo go here. Monday, September 23 Alumni Panel: A Look Inside D.C.:The role of NGOs and Non-Profits in Washington Noon – 1 pm, Bertrand Library Traditional Reading Room, RSVP required Tuesday, September 24 Employer Expo Events Wednesday, September 25 LinkedIn Lab: […]

Post your best Career Fair or interview outfit and be entered to win some fun CDC SWAG HOW IT WORKS: Users must follow @BucknellCareer and post their photos to Twitter or Instagram with the #BucknellDresstoImpress hashtag. Photos must be submitted by the student in the picture.  Users may submit as many photos as they wish for this contest. All submissions become the sole property of the Sponsor and will not be returned. Winners will be selected by Bucknell Career Development Center staff. Read the full contest rules before participating.

Brace yourselves because it’s about to get busy! Events to help you prepare for Expo start this week. Monday, September 16 BRIDGE 101 & Cover Letter Workshop: 5-5:30, Taylor 203 Get tips and tricks for using the BRIDGE followed by a cover letter workshop, all are welcome. Tuesday, September 17 Capitol Hill Internship Program Info Session: Noon, Coleman 120 Learn how you could get a stipend of $300 per week up to $3,000 for the summer if selected. LinkedIn & Your Job Search: Noon, ELC Center Room, sign up required Employer Expo Prep Session & Resume Workshop: 4-5, ELC Gallery […]

Jack Ingram ’13 (Arborist Representative Trainee) from Bartlett Tree Experts will speak to students about the specific attitudes and experiences attainable at Bucknell that are valuable to future employers in any “Green Industry”. The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is the oldest and largest scientific tree care company in the world, with 100 locations in the US, UK, & Canada. Since 1907, Bartlett has set the industry standard for modern tree care practices, powered by a 350 acre research laboratory in Charlotte, NC and the world headquarters in Stamford, CT. Tuesday, September 17 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | O’Leary […]

Here’s what is happening in the CDC this week: Tuesday, September 10 Pre-Law Information Session Noon- 1 pm, ELC 217 Wednesday, September 11 Career Resources for Graduate Students 5 – 5:45 pm, Olin Conference Room (Olin 266) Planning Your Career in Your First Year for International Students, please RSVP to International Student Services 6 – 7 pm, Bertrand Library Traditional Reading Room Thursday, September 12 PwC Kickoff Lunch Presentation: Recent Bucknell grad currently working at PwC will be on hand to meet you and answer questions. 11:30 – 1 pm, Hunt 101 – Drop in and come and go as […]

LinkedIn was busy this summer working on new University Pages and Bucknell was one of the first 200 schools to get a page! These pages offer an easy way to find, explore, and discover the career paths of all the Bucknell Alumni on LinkedIn. But before you start doing that you will want to make sure your profile is in top form. That’s why we have several ways to help you perfect your LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn & Your Job Search – As part of our Life After Bucknell program (but open to all students) we’ll teach you how to develop […]

Are you looking to intern in Lewisburg or even from your dorm room?   Here are just a few with upcoming deadlines – WaterMarkIt:  Watermarkit Mobile Design Internship (REMOTE) – Bucknell Alumni Wilson Ross: Sales Associate Intern (Lewisburg) The Printed Page:  Marketing Intern (Lewisburg) Mid-Penn Energy: Intern (Lewisburg) Snyder Union Mifflin Child Development (SUMCD):  Part-time child care positions (Local area) Computer Support Services, Inc.: Marketing Intern (Lewisburg) Karibu Kikoy: Digital Marketing Intern (REMOTE) – Bucknell Alumni BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the summer. If you have any technical difficulties with your […]

If you are considering Law School make sure to mark your calendar for all the Pre-Law events we have planned for this semester. Take a Mock LSAT in prep for the 2 LSAT tests that will be on-campus: Sept 7,  8:30 -12, Sign up on BRIDGE required by 9/6 Pre-Law Information Session: Sept. 10,  Noon, ELC 217. This session will provide general information about the prelaw program, Bucknell Law Network, and the Mock Trial Team. Law Speed Networking Event: Sept. 27, 3:30 – 5:30, more details coming soon Writing an Effective Personal Statement: Oct. 2, Noon, ELC 217 LSAT (the real […]

Classes started on Wednesday and, if you are like me, you may already be wondering how your schedule is already so busy! But that’s life at Bucknell. You’ll find our “This Week In” post every Saturday to help you plan (and prioritize) your schedule. And now here’s what’s happening in the CDC: Monday, September 2 – Office Closed but we still have an event! Coffee Hour with Entrepreneur Cory Bishop’12 4:30 – 5:30, Academic West 213 Conference Room Tuesday, September 3 Sophomore Externship Orientation Session Noon – 1:00 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre (301) Wednesday, September 4 The Writing Center will be […]

The CDC may be closed for Labor Day (9/2) but we still have a great event you can go to: Coffee Hour with Entrepreneur Cory Bishop’12 Monday, September 2 | 4:30-5:30 pm | Academic West 213 Conference Room Join Cory for a relaxed coffee hour to learn about his experience as an entrepreneur and working for a start up. Cory is the Founder and CEO of Zoot-It, an application that allows users to follow their favorite stores to stay up-to-date. He is also the Product Manager for Easy Pairings,  a start up that provides one click hiring for restaurants. Monday, […]

If you are in or around Pittsburgh on August 22nd you might want to check out one (or both) of these great events held by Bucknell Engineering Network and Bucknell Club of Pittsburgh: Westinghouse Hot Cell Nuclear Laboratory Tour: August 22, 1 – 3 pm The Westinghouse Materials Center of Excellence Laboratory Services will host a tour of its Hot Cell Facility that has 35+ years experience in handling and evaluating activated and contaminated materials. The cost is $5 per person and space is limited to the first 30. Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 6th. Pittsburgh & Our Energy Future: […]

Join us on June 19th for a summer networking event in Washington, D.C. hosted by the Career Development Center, Alumni Career Services, and the Bucknell Professional Network. The focus of the event is Twitter and we’ll help you answer the question, “Is it time to be serious about Twitter?” Wednesday, June 19th | 6:00 – 8:30 pm | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 1779 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC We will go over the basics of Twitter, how to set up a professional profile, and how to use Twitter strategically for your career. Presenters include: Peter Van Emburgh ’02, the […]