from Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes by kristen The term “networking” gets a lot of slack. Most new grads are eager to start networking but aren’t sure how. And if you’ve been in the professional world for a few years, you probably don’t keep up with networking unless you have been recently unemployed. Regardless, I enjoyed this article, “Thirteen Networking Mistakes.” In it, the author discusses being “clueless” about networking. I didn’t smarten up about the goal of networking–or the importance of selecting the right network–until I dove in. I attended a meeting of a local media/PR group a few […]

We have 3 more chances for you to join our staff! Applications for the 3 jobs below are due March 30th on the BRIDGE. Apply to be the Pre-Law Specialist; Duties include: Review online legal publications Manage alumni law school attendance surveys Help build and maintain pre-law advisory resources Or Apply to be the Health Network or Finance Network Liaisons; Duties include: Reach out to on-campus groups to introduce “Bucknell Professional Networks” concept Maintain active communication with Alumni network leadership Update and maintain online Social Media (Facebook, Linked In, B-Link) Check out the BRIDGE for the full position descriptions and […]

I am always a proponent of reading the New York Times, but in this case I must insist. This short read gives some good tips on writing a resume that catches the eye of an employer: Writing a Résumé That Shouts ‘Hire Me’

Join the Bucknell Law Network for a visit to Dickinson Law School March 25, 2010 (Thursday) –RSVP on the BRIDGE by 3/15 11:00am – 5:00pm Dean Elena DeLuca will be giving an overview of the admissions process and the work students perform in law school. This will be followed by a tour of the campus. Transportation and lunch will be provided. The bus leaves from the Smith Lot at 11:00am sharp. There will be a $5 fee to cover transportation. Please see Karl Baumle at the Alumni House to pay in cash or charge it to your BU ID. RSVP […]

Just like there are 50 ways to leave your lover there are 50 ways to use Twitter as a job search tool. I know that many of you have not jumped on the tweeting bandwagon with quite the same enthusiasm as Facebook but, if I’ve said it once I’ve said it *50* times, you shouldn’t ignore Twitter. Every where I turn these days people are talking about Twitter. Just yesterday in the New York Times there was an article discussing how to use Twitter for work, not diversion. Among other things Twitter is increasingly becoming a place to help with […]

Last week at the presentation from the Intern Queen, she gave several great pointers and tips regarding interviewing. One of which was about 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 […]

Many opportunities listed on the BRIDGE, including: Deadline:  Monday, March 8, 11:59 p.m. Voices of September 11th: Journalism and Media Studies Internship Half The Sky Foundation: Social Networking Volunteer/Intern, Global Second Chance Employment Services: Intern Stryker Endoscopy: Various Internship Opportunities Sasaki Associates: Internship Citizens for Global Solutions: Research Associate -note new deadline date – will also be at the DC Career Fair!! Undergraduate Executive Internship Program: The Bucknell Undergraduate Executive Internship Program One Laptop per Child: Intern Deadline:  Monday, March 15, 11:59 p.m. Citigroup: Fixed Income Middle Office Intern Geisinger Center for Health Research: Biomedical Equipment Technology Intern (Clinical Engineering) […]

Beware…you are being watched from the moment you walk in to the interview. From the Culture and Manners Institute: A woman approached me after a talk in Oklahoma and said, “I am the receptionist in my office. The hiring manager has asked me to keep an eye on the job candidates in the waiting room and report back to him which ones are talking on their cell phones, checking messages, or texting. Those are the candidates we do not hire.” Avoid using your cell phone or text messaging while sitting in the waiting room before an interview or even a […]

As some of you may be aware (at least 60 of you who had anticipated going to this fair in February) we had to postpone the initial Communications and Arts Fair. Luckily we were able to reschedule and can now re-offer it! We hope you can make it! Communication & Arts Fair – Take 2 🙂 Tuesday, March 23rd, RSVP on the BRIDGE by 3/18 5:30 – 7:30 pm CNN Time-Warner Transportation Available The purpose of this event is to offer students an environment to network with alumni, parents and representatives from the Communications (Marketing/PR, Advertising, Journalism, Publishing/Print Media, TV/Radio, […]

Saturday, March 6, 2010 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. 3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Representatives from the departments of Education & Conservation, Animal, Guest Relations and Marketing & Communications will share information about their internship programs. On-line registration is free but required in advance since space is limited. Visit http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/participate/Volunteer/Interns.htm Contact zoointerns@phillyzoo.org or 215-243-5200 for more information

Many opportunities listed on the BRIDGE, including: Deadline:  Friday, February 26, 11:59 p.m. American Medical Student Association: Health Justice Intern U.S. International Trade Commission: ITA Unpaid Student Volunteer Internship Program Deadline:  Monday, March 1, 11:59 p.m. Congressional Budget Office: Intern Wacker Chemical Corporation: Summer Intern – Marketing Lewisburg Area Recreation Authority: Summer Camp Counselor U.S. Trade and Development Agency: Summer Intern Yale University School of Medicine: Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) Safeway, Inc.: Corporate Summer Internship Program ExxonMobil Corporation: Film Marketing and Public Relations Intern Deadline:  Monday, March 8, 11:59 p.m. Stryker Endoscopy: Various Internship Opportunities Sasaki Associates: […]

With nearly 30 years of experience, the WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM guarantees placement in an internship appropriate to your goals and talents. In addition, students are offered an evening course at George Washington University on “Washington and Work”. Take a quick study break and meet with representatives from the WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. We will be visiting Bucknell University to hold an information session on Tuesday, March 2nd at 6:00pm in LC 241. Come hear how you can apply and be placed in guaranteed internships virtually anywhere in DC for the summer, fall or spring. The WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM — a combination of work and study — places […]

Trip: Public Affairs Event—National Media, Inc. Host: Robin Roberts P’10 Alexandria, VA January 12th and 13th, 2010 By: Nicole Mott ‘10 Around the time of finals I found an email from Pam Keiser about a Public Affairs Site Visit Event for two days in the DC area over winter break. Considering I had no job lined up (as of now, hopefully this will change sometime soon) and I would be home in the DC area for winter break, I thought why not? I responded, and within 45 minutes Pam let me know that I was the ninth of ten spots […]

This year, DMEF has committed to awarding $40,000 in scholarship monies to undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated an interest in pursuing careers in direct/ interactive marketing. The scholarship application deadline is April 30, 2010. To begin the application process, please visit www.directworks.org Not quite sure what a career in direct or interactive marketing means? Check out the Vault! ABOUT THE DIRECT MARKETING EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Headquartered in New York City, the Direct Marketing Educational Foundation (DMEF) works to attract, educate, and place top college students by continuously improving the teaching of world-class direct / interactive marketing and, thereby, expanding […]

March 5th 12-4 at Columbia University. The Not-For-Profit Career Fair focuses exclusively on careers in the not-for-profit and public service sectors. Columbia University welcomes students and alumni from over 25 consortium schools and hosts over 100 employers each year. Industries represented in the fair include: Arts, Education, Environmental, Governmental, Healthcare, Human Rights, International Relations, and Public Service. Bucknell is a partner school in hosting this event. Partner school students have access from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm. Dress code is business formal. This fair is not open to the public and it is free for Bucknellians to attend BUT you […]