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 […]

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

Students who want to explore careers in the non-profit and government sectors have a great resource right here on campus: the Bucknell Public Interest Program (BPIP) and the BPIP Internship Fund. BPIP educates students about non-profit and public service careers, and helps students learn about how to find internships and jobs in these sectors. The BPIP Internship Fund provides financial support for undergraduate students (first-year students, sophomores, and juniors), who have secured full-time, unpaid summer internships with non-profit organization and government offices. The application process is competitive and the deadline is March 22, 2010, for the summer 2010. Information sessions […]

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 […]

Employers are now back on campus with Bucknell’s recruiting season in full swing this week. We want to remind you that if you are applying to positions on the BRIDGE where the company is coming to campus to interview, you will want to check your e-mail OFTEN and sign up for a slot as soon as you receive the e-mail notification. Do not wait until the last minute to sign up for an interview slot. Do so as soon as you receive an email inviting you schedule an interview. Often times, the times you are available may already be filled […]

Deadline Monday, October 5, 11:59 p.m. Many internship opportunities listed on the BRIDGE, including: Exelon Corporation: Internship Opportunities Suncom Industries, Inc: Computer Science Internship for Accounting (local, during semester) Stokes & Company, P.C.: Accounting Intern BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the academic year. If you have any technical difficulties with your application, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu before the deadline and we will be able to help you. Please continue to check the BRIDGE as part of your comprehensive job search strategy, but note that industries recruit differently depending on the […]

Business? Casual? Business Casual? It’s a fuzzy world out there when it comes to jobs and attire but when you are dressing for an interview or a job fair one thing is clear – Suiting Up is always the best idea. We’ve heard from many employers on what outfits make the best impression and it is always a suit. You don’t want to be remembered by an employer for what you wore so check out this quick review of the basics: Men and Women Conservative two-piece business suit (solid dark blue or grey is best) Conservative long-sleeved shirt/blouse (white is […]

Don’t forget that today is the day to get your ticket to the Finance Summit that will be held in NYC on October 1st. Info Session is tonight from 5 – 5:30 in Rooke 116 Some registered employers include: Deloitte, JP Morgan, Credit Suisse, Meryl Lynch, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and many more! At the Summit – Learn from and network with BU alumni, parents, and friends who are financial professionals from the NYC area. Listen to a panel of Bucknell young alumni, discuss job research strategies and career paths in the financial world, and possible internship and full time […]

Wednesday, September 30th in ELC 217 Info Session – 5:00 – 6:30pm Case Workshop – 7:00 – 8:30pm Consultants and Alumni from Deloitte Consulting will be on campus to give some general information about their organization AND present a workshop on case interviewing.

Investment Banking Event: 10/6, 6-7pm, ELC 217 , Refreshments Provided We will be providing an overview of Investment Banking for those interested in learning more about the industry, as well as discussing the available financial analyst positions at Signal Hill as a potential career opportunity. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session, as well as an opportunity to meet top members of the Signal Hill team. This event is open to all students, but those interviewing with Signal Hill are strongly encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be provided. Company Description: Signal Hill Capital Group provides investment […]

Pre-Law Program: Writing An Effective Personal Statement Join Professor Frensler and Pre-Law Advisor for tips on writing a personal statement for your application to convince admissions committee members to want you at their law school. September 29th from Noon – 12:35 pm in Vaughan Lit 102