from Career Online Blog! by Adil Syed Interviews can be a harrying experience. You want the job, but the stress of having to answer questions correctly while making sure not to commit any behavioral mistakes can lead to a disaster. Here are the top 10 tips from Career Online Blog! to help you out…and remember you can also come into the CDC for mock interviews, which are a great way to accomplish the #1 tip. Tip 1: Role Play Prepare in advance for the questions you may be asked by the interviewer. Practice sounding natural while having your responses ready. […]

Pilot Inspektor? Oh wait no…that’s Jason Lee’s kid’s name… OK so from MediaBistro.com‘s MediaJobsDaily blog here’s a fun article about ridiculous job titles (if you couldn’t tell from the title of this post…) Are these job titles the most ridiculous you’ve heard? Our favorites: Web Alchemist, Ant Colony Foreman(????), Social Media Swami, Public Happy Maker. Now we recall that Fast Company says that people with weird titles have a “sense of ownership of, engagement with, and excitement about their jobs.” But what on earth does an ant colony foreman do? Sam Fiorella, who wrote the article that appeared on PR […]

At the end of every interview they turn to you and say “Do you have any questions for us?” and if you answered “No,” it’s not the worst mistake but if you really want to wow them having a few questions is a great way to make a GREAT impression. Thinking of questions for the interviewer is hard though, especially when you have a lot of other stress, that’s why when I saw this post by youtern I wanted to share it. So here it is…interview questions YOU can ask (and help make a great impression)!   Interviews aren’t a one […]

Whether you are still looking or have given up this post is all things internships, including how to make the most of your summer if you don’t have one! A recent article from The Vault, No Internship, No Job? No Excuse, explains how to develop job skills even if you don’t have a job and visually warns of the dangers of becoming a lazy house cat(disclaimer: I have nothing against house cats) Great advice from your own peer and some more from Intern Queen Campus Ambassador’s (want to be Bucknell’s?): From Melinda: What to do if you haven’t landed a […]

For all you fashionista’s out there…this seems like a really great opportunity to do something you love, build your resume and make some money, all while sporting the latest trends….what’s not to love? Rent the Runway is recruiting 4-8 women leaders from Bucknell for a unique internship opportunity with Rent the Runway Background: For those of you who are not familiar with Rent the Runway, RTR was founded November 2009 by two Harvard Business School entrepreneurs who wanted to make designer fashion affordable, fun, and aspirational for all women.  Renttherunway.com is a members-only website where women can rent designer dresses […]

Back at the end of March we welcomed Ray Sisson ’87 back to campus for a talk entitled “From Law to CEO in Aviation – An International Career.” Mr. Sisson was an economics major at Bucknell and is now the CEO of AWAS, an aviation/aeronautics company in Dublin, Ireland.   We made the most of Mr. Sisson’s visit from across the pond and wanted to share with you what we, at the CDC, gleaned from his talk. Here goes: How does one go from having no idea of what they want to do to doing something they love and living in […]

Need I say more? Fine I will. A lot of students think that internships at Bucknell can only happen during the summer…well we just got a heads up on a chance to be the Barnes & Noble College Campus Ambassador – giving you a chance to make money, build your resume and gain valuable skills all while on-campus! So if you  want to gain valuable marketing and public relations experience while working closely with a top NY social media agency, then you best apply now (deadline is 6/20)! Here are the details: We are looking to hire an outgoing, well-connected, […]

During the school year it’s really easy to find 101 reasons why you are too busy to stop by the CDC but if you are a student staying in Lewisburg over the summer the excuses run out! And that’s why we are hosting a luncheon. Take advantage of this quiet time on campus to learn more about what Bucknell’s Career Development Center has to offer – we are pretty amazing in my opinion! 😉 But in all seriousness, this is a really great way to get familiar with the Career Center and learn more about the services offered through the […]

Although our very own Commencement speaker, Erik Weihenmayer, didn’t make Vault’s cut we’ll still share  11 Celebrity Commencement Speeches because, well, we like them! From Tom Hanks to Denzel (yeah Fordham!) to both Obama’s and a little Parks & Recreation action in between (Amy Poehler) – this post covers some great advice offered by highly revered people. And in case you missed ours, you can watch it here. And, now I know you all just graduated but here’s continuing you education with a clip from Spinal Tap. It will serve you well in life (better than calculus for most of […]

It’s actually not as easy as it sounds but if you read these great tips on “How to Land a Social Media Internship” from the I AM INTERN blog you may just be able to set yourself apart and get one! This is a guest blog written by Adam Britten, a recent grad of Syracuse University, who is part of the Intern Queen Blog Network. So you want a social media internship? Social media jobs seem to be everywhere right now. Given the fact that our generation has grown up using these emerging technologies, some companies are defaulting to our […]

If you know who I am then you know I am not an introvert, but sometimes when I’m uncomfortable or nervous I revert to one. That’s why when I came across this great article on the Simply Hired Blog I had to share it.  Introvert or not, this article offers great advice on, the often elusive term, “networking.” And we all know practice makes perfect so after you read the article practice your skills at one of our summer networking events, happening in select cities. Networking for Introverts By Tess Gellerman For introverts, “networking” is a four letter word. It […]

The Intern Queen, also known as Lauren Berger, came to campus in February of 2010 to give a great talk about – you guessed it – internships! We really loved her talk (you can read about it here) and so when I saw an opportunity for campus ambassadors I thought it was worthy of sharing. On top of working for someone who is young and fun this is also a great resume builder and chance to gain some valuable experience from your dorm! So I ask you, do you wanna be an Intern Queen Campus Ambassador? Here’s what Laurent posted […]

So far we’ve heard that a lot of you have some pretty amazing summer plans; be it jobs, internships or amazing volunteer opportunities. We know you are in China and the Philippines, on Capitol Hill and Wall Street, at Groupon and PostSecret, saving bays in New Jersey and working for LGBT rights in Estonia…all in all pretty impressive. Knowing all this, when I came across an article from Jobacle.com about surviving your first day I wanted to pass it along – The first day of a job can be stressful for anyone, even a new employee that has been working […]

By: William Frierson is a staff writer for CollegeRecruiter.com Have you ever thought about the similarities between your job search and dating? I had not, until I came across an article, which focused on this topic. Everything actually made sense; the rules for dating can be applied to your job search to help you find your ideal employer. Here are some good tips to use. -Don’t be afraid of rejection- This is a fact of life. You may have to pursue several job opportunities and hear “no” before someone finally says “yes”. -Don’t use the same old line- If you […]

Do you remember how I love Infographs? Well I think I just found one that YOU may love, ok like. This is a fun and easy way to display all the great information that NACE uncovered in their recent survey, you can read a more details  here if you’d like or just check out some of the highlights below. And make sure to tell us where you are going by filling out our own Internship Survey (it’s short I promise!!!). Key Findings: NACE’s 2011 Internship & Co-op Survey indicates that internships are an integral and ever-important part of the college […]