Let’s all take a moment to pat ourselves on the back for making it through September – it’s amazing what can happen in a month: the Open House, countless workshops, Employer Expo, and now Employer Sessions are in full swing, and we keep going. We’d also like to thank all the students who attended the Employer Expo. The feedback from employers and alumni was great – you all looked professional and upheld the great reputation of Bucknellians. For those that took advantage of getting a professional photo for your LinkedIn profile (or any other profile) you should be getting an […]

On October 2nd Liz and Ryan took us through a day in the life as a self-employed Photography Team and gave us a glimpse of how much fun they have while living their dream jobs – you can catch the story here. Elizabeth ’07 and Ryan Bower ‘06 are a husband and wife photography team and dream seeking entrepreneurs.  Upon graduating from Bucknell, Elizabeth and Ryan moved to Baltimore, MD to pursue well-paying corporate jobs and start “real life.”  Ryan worked as an Electrical Engineer at an Aerospace and Defense Contractor while Elizabeth worked as a Development Officer for a world-renowned hospital.  After […]

Well we’ve almost made it through  September! Even with Expo behind us we are still busy, busy, busy. Here’s what’s happening in the CDC this week: Monday, September 24 Interviewing Tips Begin: every Monday at 4pm in the CDC – This session offers information about recruitment procedures, inside tips about employers who recruit on campus, and a tour of CDC interview rooms. NYC Finance Summit Prep Session: 5-5:30pm, ELC Forum – mandatory if you plan on attending the Finance Summit on 9/27 Tuesday, September 25 Job & Internship Search Strategies for All Majors: Noon-1pm, ELC Gallery Theatre Employer Session: ExxonMobile: […]

The Career Development Center brings interested Bucknell students to New York City to meet with finance professionals who work in the many different areas of the industry.  Come and learn about current perspectives of the world of finance and network with finance professionals. Date: Thursday, September 27 – RSVP extended to tonight (9/25) by 11:59 pm Time: 5:30 -8:00 pm (Bus departs earlier that day) Location: Societe Generale Corporate: 1221 Avenue of the Americas (8th-9th floor), New York, NY For more details, and to sign up, check the BRIDGE If you plan on going to the Summit you must attend […]

It’s Employer Expo Week – which means we’ve got a packed week of events for you! Tuesday, September 18 @BisonINCareers Alumni Twitter Take Over: Megan Beecher ’12 Analyst at Hamilton Lane All Day, Twitter: @BisonINCareers RESUMANIA – Bring a HARD COPY of your resume for walk-in resume reviews 11 – 3:30 pm, CDC Expo Prep Session & Resume Workshop 5:00 – 6:00 pm, ELC Center Room (256) Wednesday, September 19 RESUMANIA – Bring a HARD COPY of your resume for walk-in resume reviews 11 – 3:30 pm, CDC PwC Presents: Discover Becker and the CPA 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Taylor 113 Abercrombie & Fitch Presents: […]

On September 18th, Megan Beecher ’12 took over @BisonINCareers to tell us about a day in her life as part of Hamilton Lane’s Analyst Development Program. You can read it through storify here. Megan graduated in May 2012 with a double-major in International Relations and Economics and a minor in Geography. She is currently working for Hamilton Lane, an independent financial firm that provides both discretionary and non-discretionary private-equity asset management to investors. Megan got her job after she met with Hamilton Lane representatives at Bucknell’s on-campus Career Fair, applied through the Bridge and interviewed with them in the fall […]

If you are on the Pre-Health track then you’ll want to mark your calendars for these Pre-Health workshops happening this Fall. Introduction to the Health Sciences (mainly intended for First Years but all are welcome) – Sept. 11 at Noon in Biology 101 Bucknell Health Network (BHN) Mock Interviews – Sept. 21 starting at 8:30 in the CDC; sign up is through BHN Staying on track for professional school application – Oct. 16 at Noon in Biology 101 Health Professions Grad School Fair – Oct. 16 from 3-6pm in ELC Center Room Pre-Health Admissions Sessions- Oct. 16 from 6-7:30pm, check […]

Here’s what’s happening this week in the CDC: Monday, September 10 Capitol Hill Internship Program Info Session Noon – 1:00 pm, ELC 217 Tuesday, September 11 @BisonINCareers Alumni Twitter Take Over: Peter Van Emburgh ’02 Director of Strategic Consulting in CBRE’s Global Corporate Services All Day, Twitter: @BisonINCareers Pre-Health Program: Introduction to the Health Sciences Noon – 1:00 pm, BIOL 101 Pre-Law Program:  The Law School Admissions Process Noon – 1:00  pm, ELC 217 Wednesday, September 12 Career Resources for Graduate Students 12:00 – 1:00 pm. ELC Walls Lounge International Student Program: Planning Your Career in Your First Year 5:00 – 6:30 pm. ELC Walls […]

Out to Innovate™ 2012 will be a two-day career summit for LGBT students, faculty and professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Join us October 13-14, 2012 at Ohio State University in Columbus for a weekend of sharing, mentoring, learning, workshops, poster session, and career resources. A limited number of two types of Registration Scholarships for Students are available; the deadline to apply for these scholarships is September 15th, get details. National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP) presents “Out to Innovate™ 2012”, a summit intended to bring together LGBT and Ally high school, college and […]

On September 11th Peter Van Emburgh ’02 took over @BisonINCareers on Twitter and gave us a “day in the life” as the Director of Strategic Consulting in the Global Corporate Services practice of CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm. If you are interested in real estate, finding out what a consultant does, getting your MBA, a management major, or just want to learn more about the various career options, see what Peter had to say or connect with him (at the end of the day Peter gives you his email, that = huge for networking!). Peter, a management major at […]

Re-sharing some tips I learned from the Intern Queen when she came to campus (way back when) regarding interviewing and the increasingly popular Skype interview. Here is my take on her tips: Always Wear Pants: This is a good lesson for life in general but we’ll just stick to the reasons why in regards to interviewing. You may think because you are sitting down in front of desk you won’t be able to see your legs but this is not a guarantee so let’s just err on the side of caution and put some pants on. Be Aware Your Surroundings: […]

Dream of working in State or Local Government, or on Capitol Hill? Then you should come learn about the  Capitol Hill Internship Program. The program: is open to all undergraduates, offers a stipend of up to $3,000 for the summer to selected student, and has competitive application process. Learn more about the application requirements and details about the program at one of the following the information sessions: Mon Sep 10, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, ELC 217 Thu Sep 27, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, ELC 217 Mon Oct 15, 5:00pm – 6:00pm, ELC 217 Mon Oct 29, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, ELC 217 Wed […]

Career Fairs, like Employer Expo (on 9/20) and other networking events provide an opportunity for you to explore careers, gather information from prospective employers, and develop contacts to use in the course of your job  or internship search. Companies attend these events for a variety of reasons: to increase awareness about their organization or the opportunities they offer; to identify potential candidates for future hiring needs; or to fill specific positions that may currently be available.  The Bucknell alumni and parents who attend CDC networking events are enthusiastic about sharing information regarding their career paths, as well as assisting students […]

August is ending with a BLUE MOON! I know this is a blog for the career center so we’ll tie that little shout out into taking advantage of rare opportunities. And now here’s what’s happening in the CDC: Monday, September 3 – Office Closed Tuesday, September 4 Sophomore Externship Orientation Session Noon – 1:00 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre (301) Thursday, September 6 Career Open House 11 – 2:00 pm, Career Development Center (Botany Building) Teach For America Info Session 6 – 7 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre (301) Saturday, September 8 Mock LSAT Noon, Coleman 221 Sign up on the BRIDGE by […]

Drop by the CDC to have some free snacks and drinks and get to know us! Thursday, September 6 11 – 2 pm, drop by any time! CDC, Botany Building (by Taylor) FREE FOOD!  Whether First Year, Sophomore, Junior or Senior, we can suggest the next steps in your career journey.  You will not only meet the (amazingly nice and friendly) staff, get information, and the latest career handouts, but also be eligible for  give-aways and prizes.