Break seems to go by in a flash for some and drag for others but I think we can all agree it’s great to be back! As usual we are jumping right into action at the CDC and we hope we will inspire you to jump into action too! Here’s what we’ve got in store for you this week: Monday, January 20 – Office Closed Tuesday, January 21 Pre-Law Program: Expert Advice on Financial Aid for Law School – Free lunch! Sign up by 1/20 Noon – 1 pm, ELC 217 RESCHEDULED: Air Products Info Session 5 – 6 pm, […]

Another great opportunity we saw in the Message Center that we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is now accepting applications for the 2014 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) programs at its Gaithersburg, MD, and Boulder, CO campuses. These programs provide research opportunities for undergraduate students to work with internationally known NIST scientists and gain exposure to cutting-edge research. The SURF programs are supported by the National Science Foundation, and each summer, students spend about 11 weeks at one of the NIST sites, meeting peers and gaining valuable hands-on research experience. […]

Hopefully you’ve had a relaxing break and now it’s time to jump back into things – starting with the Internship & Job Fair on Tuesday, January 28th in Gerhard Fieldhouse from 11-2:30 pm.  Whether it is an Internship or a full-time job you are looking for, the Internship & Job Fair is where you should be! We have several programs to help you get prepared: 1. Attend one of the prep and resume sessions for the Internship & Job Fair on Wed 1/22 at Noon in LC Gallery Theatre (may change due to add/drop period) or Thurs 1/23 at 5pm in LC Gallery Theatre. If […]

With the help of the CDC, Bucknell alumna, Monica Harrison has planned a “Minorities in Corporate America” panel & networking session on Wednesday, February 19th, 5:30 pm, in LC 213. This student event is intended to create an open dialogue about minorities in the finance industry, but can be translated into minorities in all of corporate America.  In effort to be a part of the solution to the age-old conversation around the importance of having a diverse talent population in financial services, the panel will be comprised of Bucknell alumni who work in financial services industry who will speak to […]

We saw this great opportunity in the Message Center and wanted to make sure everyone saw it: The Accenture Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fellowship and Reed-Garman Engineering Entrepreneurship Fund Bucknell University – Summer 2014.This is a great opportunity to apply for funding and spend the summer developing your idea for a new product, service, or technology. The Summer 2014 Accenture Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fellowship and the Reed-Garman Engineering Entrepreneurship Fund will provide Bucknell students with support to develop a new product, service, or technology. During the course of the summer fellowship, students are expected to dedicate their time to developing a […]

LinkedIn has been busy 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 Basics – Regardless of your class year getting started on LinkedIn is a must! This session will go over basics of building a strong profile […]

Once you’ve have become an official Bucknell alum (after First Night), you have network access to B-Link, the online alumni directory.  This means you can access the alumni information through the networks to which they belong (location, major, professional network, etc.)  Here is how you use it: Log in to your B-Link account (use the first time log-in if you haven’t logged in before and create your account). Select “Classes & Clubs” on the left side. Select one of the drop down menus (try the regional clubs to look by location) and select a network (regional club, academic interest, extracurricular […]

Here’s some great advice from our Director in the CDC on how to make the most of your winter break: 1. Join Linked-In.  Complete your profile, and if connecting with others be sure to add a personal note mentioning how you know the individual or why you would like to connect with them. Join our Bucknell Alumni Group and check out the University Pages  and What Not to do while Networking on LinkedIn.  Not sure how to get started? Here’s a quick video of the top 5 profile to-do’s for students. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8WZxYFaSmI 2. Send Holiday Wishes to any professionals you […]

In the stress of finals and the excitement of heading home for a month, it is easy to forget minor details – like setting up a vacation response. If you are in the middle of a job or internship search we recommend setting up your vacation settings in Bmail. It may help if a potential employer happens to send you an email during this time to make sure they are aware that you are currently on break. It doesn’t have to be long or fancy. Something easy and quick. Something to let them know that you may not be checking […]

If you are finishing up your Fall semester and getting read to head out to another country come Spring, Sophie ’16 has some advice for you and how to keep your internship search going from anywhere in the world. When you’re abroad, the last thing you want to think about is addressing any sort of responsibility that ties you to the world of adulthood. The reality check looms over your head, as you ruminate over the splendor of Alhambra, the exhilaration that comes with exploring foreign territory, and how you can readily relate to how Proust experienced involuntary memory upon […]

Welcome back! We hope you all enjoyed your break. With only one full week of classes left the end is near. Here’s what we have going on in the CDC this week: Tuesday, December 3 Capitol Hill Internship Fund Info Session – last one before the deadline (Monday, December 9) Noon – 1 pm, Coleman 120 Wednesday, December 4 BPIP Internship Fund Information Session Noon – 1 pm, ELC 217 LinkedIn Lab Noon, ACWS 204 Sophomores – don’t forget to register for the special Sophomore Brunch by today! Thursday, December 5 Internships 101 Noon – 1 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre Saturday, […]

One last Peer Pick by Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist, to send you on your way… Organizing for Action HQ’s internship Committee on Education and the Workforce As we all prepare to embark on the journey back home, we often forgo all responsibility in the interest of relaxing, along with spending time with our loved ones and friends. While I wholly support and find myself conforming to this holiday break stereotype, I would highly advise you all to actively check the BRIDGE in your spare time! Many due dates are approaching, and you would not want […]

Over Thanksgiving or even Winter Break, I would highly suggest checking out the best internships either within your desired industry or overall on the Vault! The Vault is a valuable, online resource that provides in-depth intelligence on people’s experiences in a certain industry, company or profession—and on how to set yourself up to land that job. As stated on their website’s “About Us”, Vault’s “influential company rankings, ratings and reviews are sourced and verified through ongoing directed surveys of active employees and enrolled students. Vault also welcomes current and previous employees and students who were unable to participate in the […]

One more week until TURKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe that is one too many exclamation point but I love Thanksgiving.  But before we go off to our turkey trots and gluttonous food binges and our own beds we have a few more events for you so check them out: Monday, November 18 Engineering Graduate School Presentation – How to Find and Apply for Programs Noon – 1pm, Dana 139 Carney, Sandoe & Associates Info Session 6:30 – 7:30pm, ELC 256 Tuesday, November 19 Capitol Hill McAllister & Quinn Information Session 10 – 10:45am, ELC 217 Capitol Hill McAllister & Quinn Information Session Noon […]

Sophie Hattery ’16 gives you the scoop on one of our more recent resources: CareerSpots Did you know the CDC provides you with access to a great video resource for students about to embark on their journey through post-grad life. Career Spots is a service that offers a plethora of useful videos to help fuel your career. They are short clips that capture your attention and ensure that you take away from the advice of professionals in the work force. In the first video I watched, “Negotiating an Offer”, Suzanne Scott-Trammel, the Executive Career Director of University of Alabama-Birmingham warns […]