Have you ever wanted to be more involved on campus? Have you wanted a campus job that pays well, fits easily to your schedule, and helps promote professionalism? If so, the Career Development Center is the place to work! Not only do you get to reap the benefits of enhancing your own career decision-making, but you can also have first-hand access to resources in addition to having instant knowledge of every networking event on campus! From editing resumes during “Quick Questions” or Resumania, to scheduling appointments, to helping organize job fairs, to enjoying the excess food from events, to gaining […]

Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist, BRIDGE Peer Pick of the Week: 1. Nestle Purina Petcare Company Supply Chain Internship 2. Mass. Electric Construction Co. Industrial (MEC) Internship My first peer pick this week is dedicated to Nestle Purina Petcare Company’s supply chain internship. If you have a love for pets and are looking to spend 10 weeks of your summer in St. Louis, Missouri, you should look to spend your time at Nestle, the world’s largest food company. The company stresses the importance of training, constantly learning, and growth in the workplace. Anyone equipped with a […]

Here’s what is happening in the CDC this week: Monday, November 11 Goldman Sachs Internship Campus Presentation Noon – 1 pm, ELC Forum Goldman Sachs Office Hours: 4:00 – 7:00 pm, CDC – 2nd Floor Investment Management Division Securities Division Tuesday, November 12 Bucknell Public Service Network Trip to DC for “Creating Social Change” Alumni Panel (sign up was required) 1:00 pm, Human Rights Campaign – Equality Center Wednesday, November 13 Bank of America Merrill Lynch Info Session 5:30 – 6:30 pm (note the time change from original start of 6pm), Hunt 101 Thursday, November 14 BPIP Internship Fund Information […]

Interested in studying abroad? Interested in contemporary film and media? Bucknell’s Concentration in Film/Media Studies will offer ENGL 238 – Film in the Digital Age as a London-based summer study abroad course from May 19 – June 13. London has come along way since the The Globe, and is one of the major film production and post-production world capitals and has witnessed a total transformation of the filmmaking process. I know this because when I was there I just happened to walk into the Rock of Ages premiere. I spotted Russel Brand and Tom Cruise before my battery died (these […]

Brought to you by a fabulous Bucknell Alumna, Jennifer Kane ’95, who currently works at the U.S. Embassy London, UK for the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration.  Jennifer is encouraging Bucknellians to apply to U.S. Embassy Internship Programs abroad as well as in the US. Get information on interning with the London office, a full overview of expectations and requirements to intern there here: http://export.gov/unitedkingdom/internshipprogram/index.asp. The deadline to apply for the Summer 2014 internship is January 21st.  This PDF gives  more details of the internship as well and you can watch this video made by some former interns. […]

Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist, BRIDGE Peer Pick of the Week: 1. NY Union Internship 2. Goldman Sachs “GS: Inside Look” My first peer pick calls for any sophomore, junior, or senior who has a passion for social justice. The Bridge brings you the NY Union Semester paid internship program for the spring 2014 semester. The internship involves a 32 hour per week, 15 week program at a New York City labor union or labor affiliated-organization. Participants will not only get the opportunity to enjoy the city atmosphere, but will have the chance to take labor […]

Sophomores and Juniors interested in Finance are encouraged to sign up to meet with Kathe Kennedy, Consultant for Finance Industry to the Career Development Center, this week for a “How To Best Prepare and Search for a Finance Summer Internship,” workshop. Kathe has over 30 years of experience working within higher education and finance preparing students and professionals for the finance industry. Juniors: Wednesday, November 6, 4:30-5:30PM,  ELC Center Room, Sign up Kathe will share information with juniors and outline what important steps you should be taking now and in the next few months if a career in the finance […]

We hope you’ve had a great start to November. I thought things might get quieter on campus but I was mistaken. Did you hear about the awesome new Arts Entrepreneurship minor? And a great panel from the Writing Center with professors on “Writing to Learn,” or the new Extreme Creativity course? There is SO much to do I don’t know how you keep track. That’s why we have our “This Week In” posts to help you keep track of all the career related events and programs we don’t want you to miss out on. Here’s what we have in store […]

WHERE WILL YOU BE DURING JANUARY BREAK? If you will be in the eastern region, from Maine down through Virginia, take advantage of the Road Trips to the Real World program, a series of employer site visits from January 6 – 17, 2014. This is your opportunity to get your foot in the door, literally, of participating employers, many of whom come to campus to recruit or list jobs and internships on the BRIDGE. Space is limited so sign up right away – some sites, spots fill up VERY quickly.  The registration deadline is November 30, 2013, at www.eace.org. At […]

“A Law Firm Partner’s Top 10 List of Do’s and Don’ts to Advance Your Career in Today’s Marketplace” Tuesday, November 5 | Noon | Bertrand Library East Reading Room Lunch will be served, Sign up on the BRIDGE by 11/4 Attorney Douglas Bonner ’80 will provide some tips about what young aspiring college graduates should do (and practices they should avoid) to enhance their career path and make themselves more attractive to potential employers. This will be from the perspective of an active Washington, D.C. telecommunications lawyer who has been practicing for 30 years and has had experience working for […]

Jobs and Internships in the Arts Panel Monday, November 4 | 5:30-6:30 pm| Bucknell Hall Panelists will speak about their internships and jobs in the Arts and provide tips on how to locate and secure work opportunities in the arts. Panelists: Sarah Battle ’14, Majors: Art History, Education Internships: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Samek Art Gallery, Baltimore Museum of Art Sarah is one of the co-founding members of the Gallery Engagement Team (GET), a student organization that acts as the student liaison for the Samek Art Gallery by engaging students with exhibitions, lectures, and programs. GET also creates its own […]

Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist, BRIDGE Peer Pick of the Week: URBN This week, I wanted to only focus on the big date: Monday, November 11! The reason why this date is so important is that URBN is offering a plethora of paid internships in Philadelphia for photography, product development, marketing, design, buying, store operations, visual display, styling, and information technology. URBN is a company responsible for producing three of the most popular brands among students here at Bucknell: Urban Outfitters, Free People, and Anthropologie. If you apply now and receive an interview, you will advance […]

Filling some very big shoes, Sophie ’16 is following in Hillary 13′ and Laura ’12 footsteps with the creation of more City Guides! Our city guides were started in an effort to highlight various cities across the U.S. to help you discover and learn about a city you may not have considered but could make a great spot for your first job or internship. First up is Sophie’s hometown of Richmond, VA: Population: 210,308 Unemployment Rate: 6.2% Cost of living index: 99/100 (100 is average) Major industries: Advanced manufacturing, creative and knowledge-based services, finance, insurance, and real-estate, green technology, health […]

3 great BPN coffee hours are coming up this week! These are informal sessions (no dress code); come when you are able and leave when you need to. Refreshments will be available but space is limited to 20 students so sign up on the BRIDGE. TIP: BRING QUESTIONS! Allison Robl ’05 – Marketing Director, Garnier by L’Oreal Monday, October 28 | 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Taylor Hall First Floor Lounge Karen Hume ’87 – East MidMarket Business Development Manager, IBM Tuesday, October 29 | 1:30 – 2:30 pm | ELC 241 CD Jason Piatt ’96 – Co-Founder & President of […]

Another month has flown by. We hope you had a chance to go to the many events we had in October and are gearing up for a great Thanksgiving filled with turkey, stuffing, and networking! Here’s what we have in store for you this week: Monday, October 28 Externship Resumania 11 – 3:30, CDC – 2nd Floor BPN Coffee Hour with Allison Robl ’05 – Marketing Director, Garnier by L’Oreal 2:30 – 3:30 pm, Taylor Hall First Floor Lounge Loyola University Emerging Leaders MBA Program Info Session 6 – 7 pm, Coleman 120 Pepsi Info Session 6 – 7 pm, […]