The CDC may be closed for Labor Day (9/2) but we still have a great event you can go to: Coffee Hour with Entrepreneur Cory Bishop’12 Monday, September 2 | 4:30-5:30 pm | Academic West 213 Conference Room Join Cory for a relaxed coffee hour to learn about his experience as an entrepreneur and working for a start up. Cory is the Founder and CEO of Zoot-It, an application that allows users to follow their favorite stores to stay up-to-date. He is also the Product Manager for Easy Pairings,  a start up that provides one click hiring for restaurants. Monday, […]

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to job shadow a professional – plan on participating in the EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM. Here’s the who, what, when, why, and how of it. WHO can apply? The Class of 2016…that’s you Sophomores WHAT is an externship? A short term (usually 2 day) career shadowing experience sponsored by a Bucknell alum, parent, or friend of the University. WHEN do externships take place? Over a 2 day period during Winter Break (unless otherwise stated by sponsor or arranged due to student needs). WHY should I apply? I’d like to answer your question with another question: Why wouldn’t […]

While many of you are decorating your new dorm rooms and reacquainting yourselves with the bustling metropolis of Lewisburg,  we know that some of you are packing up and heading off for some amazing places. Studying Abroad is an awesome experience , one not to be missed, but just because you are not in Lewisburg doesn’t mean you have to miss out on finding a great internship. We thought we’d share our tips on finding an internship while you are studying abroad. For Students Studying Abroad in the Fall Most internship searches are conducted successfully in the Spring, so going abroad […]

If you are in or around Pittsburgh on August 22nd you might want to check out one (or both) of these great events held by Bucknell Engineering Network and Bucknell Club of Pittsburgh: Westinghouse Hot Cell Nuclear Laboratory Tour: August 22, 1 – 3 pm The Westinghouse Materials Center of Excellence Laboratory Services will host a tour of its Hot Cell Facility that has 35+ years experience in handling and evaluating activated and contaminated materials. The cost is $5 per person and space is limited to the first 30. Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 6th. Pittsburgh & Our Energy Future: […]

Apply for the Virtual Student Foreign Service July 2-20, 2013! This is an interesting an unique opportunity that we wanted to share with you. You are paired as a virtual eIntern with a US Embassy or other parts of the State dept for a project that you complete virtually.  See below for details.  It’s a great way to connect with people and gain experience during the academic year and there is literally something for all majors!  You can apply for up to three opportunities by the 20th of July. Virtual Student Foreign Services (VSFS) is the U.S. Department of State’s […]

Join us on June 19th for a summer networking event in Washington, D.C. hosted by the Career Development Center, Alumni Career Services, and the Bucknell Professional Network. The focus of the event is Twitter and we’ll help you answer the question, “Is it time to be serious about Twitter?” Wednesday, June 19th | 6:00 – 8:30 pm | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 1779 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC We will go over the basics of Twitter, how to set up a professional profile, and how to use Twitter strategically for your career. Presenters include: Peter Van Emburgh ’02, the […]

Starting New Ventures: “The Legal & Financial Do’s & Don’ts” presented by the  Bucknell Entrepreneurial Network Thursday June 6, 2013 | 6 – 9 pm | Digitas Offices, 33 Arch Street Boston, MA Panelists: Jamey Bennett ’90, Founder, President and CEO, LightWedge LLC Jay Hanley ’94, Principal, Hanley Construction & Development, Founder, Novo Organics LLC Greg Skibiski ’96, Managing Partner, CapNest Chas Wagner ’07, Community Manager, FitnessKeeper, Inc. Moderator: Michael Johnson-Cramer, Associate Professor & Director, Bucknell School of Management Host: Jenna Camann ’07, Senior Associate, Marketing, Digitas Free to students and Class of 2013 when register on BRIDGE

Is it time to be on Twitter? Over 500 jobs are posted per minute on Twitter. Statistics show that over 90% of recruiters use or plan to use social media in recruiting. Twitter is becoming the go-to place to keep up on current events and industry news. LinkedIn is considered universal; however, Twitter is rapidly growing. Come learn how you can best use this social media to stay current and move your career forward, presented by Megan Wolleben and Dr. Julee Bertsch. We will go over the basics of Twitter, how to set up a professional profile, and how to use […]

Networking event for alumni, parents and students. Program will focus on volunteering and sitting on boards and also highlight what students are doing at Bucknell through Civic Engagement.

Join the Bucknell Professional Networks for this great panel in NYC on May 16th: Power of Social Good: Opportunities to Grow & Strengthen Your Involvement May 16th , 2013 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM The Gabarron Foundation 149 East 38th Street New York, New York 10016 Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served; $10.00 per person Open to all Bucknellians: Students RSVP (by 5/13); Alumni RSVP The goal of the panel is to inform people on how they can get involved in the social sector— whether it’s by serving on a nonprofit Board, volunteering in a meaningful way, or starting […]

Here are just a few with upcoming deadlines – DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 1st at 11:59pm Building Advocacy, Resources, and Community for People with Developmen Internship: Internship Arden Theatre Co. Internship: Internship Prison Activist Resource Center (PARC) Internship: Internship WVIA Public TV and Radio Internship: Internshipv New York League of Conservation Voters Internship: Internship DEADLINE: Monday, May 6th at 11:59pm High Street Partners Internship: Research and Development (Software Development) Intern ELV Associates Internship: Rotational Intern United States Department of Agriculture Internship: Student Trainee (Economics) – Pathways Intern Jupiterloop Inc. Internship: Content Acquisition/Business Development Intern for Web Startup Weis Markets Inc. Internship: […]

REPORT, WRITE, SHOOT, PRODUCE WITH NEW YORK’S CULTURAL AND SOMETIMES GRITTY URBAN RICHES AS YOUR BEAT Summer Journalism at NYU is designed for sophisticated young reporters, raw beginners and those in between. This is your opportunity to learn under the tutelage of world-class faculty and top working professionals. Our base is the East Village, one of the city’s most historic, culturally vibrant and trend-setting neighborhoods. After a great two-year collaboration with the New York Times on our highly successful site, The Local East Village, our new online partnership with New York Magazine is now the backdrop for this unique summer […]

You’re invited: Summer Networking Event in NYC, July 9, 2013 6:30 – 8:30PM The Career Development Center and the Bucknell Professional Network (BPN) are holding a networking event in NYC on July 9th from 6:30-8:30pm to allow students in the greater NYC area to come together to learn from alumni and fellow students who are working or interning in specific industries in the New York City area. We invite you to attend to connect with others who have similar career interests/paths as you. Location: The Terrace Club, 25 West 51st Street, NY, NY 10019 Register NOW via 2 steps: 1.      […]

Here are just a few with upcoming deadlines – DEADLINE: Thursday, April 26th at 11:59pm Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Internship: Theatre Internships Joelle Delbourgo Associates Internship: Agency Intern DEADLINE: Monday, April 29th at 11:59pmScott Williams & Co. Internship: Account InternW.W. Norton & Company Internship: Editorial Internship- History CPA Global Internship: Technical Architect/Project Manager/Consultant IBM Internship: Information Developers/technical intern RSR Realtors Internship: Real Estate Intern T3 Trading Group, LLC Internship: Trading Floor Internship General Growth Properties, Inc. Internship: Human Resources Internship Helios Partners Internship: International Sports Marketing Intern Darien YMCA Internship: Summer Intern in Fundraising and Marketing   DEADLINE: Tuesday, […]

These days everyone wants to be green and make green but we all know that ain’t always easy… httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpiIWMWWVco Luckily the green industry is highly diverse and is growing daily.  “Green Careers” can encompass various industries such as: conservation, education, communication, environmental consulting, environmental management and planning, and parks and recreation, to name a few.  Employers include academia, government, corporations, public and private research firms, nonprofits and grassroots organizations. General Advice and Tips Determine what part of the industry interests you most – since the opportunities are so diverse, the more you can refine your career interests in the environmental […]