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It is that time of year when you should be thinking about an internship. According to the most recent National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) study, new college graduates who participate in internship do far better in the job market than graduates who do not have this experience. Furthermore, responding employers indicated that while 31 percent of their new employees came from their own internship programs, 62 percent had internship experience of some kind. As an added  benefit to you we’d like to remind you about The Vault; which offers you access to all of the tools you will […]

The Writers Network is a new initiative at IAC (home of The Daily Beast, CollegeHumor, and Vimeo) that is searching for freelance writers to create paid articles for our network of content sites. Our network gives writers the chance to build a portfolio of published work while writing wherever and whenever they want. The articles range in length from 300-750 words, with pay ranging from $10-$25 per article. Our current topics include Entertaining, Food & Recipes, Outdoor Living, and Decorating. In the near future, topics will also include Fashion, Finance, and Travel. To apply, please visit www.writersnetwork.com/apply

Position: Junior Fellow – Junior Fellowship Program Organization: Stoneleigh  Foundation Location: Harrisburg, PA Deadline: 02/28/11 About the Fellowship: Our Junior Fellowship program has a dual purpose.  First, it cultivates a new generation of leaders in the fields of child welfare and juvenile justice, and allied fields such as education and behavioral.  It provides an opportunity for exceptional recent graduates interested in social policy and public service to work for one year at an organization in the public or non-profit sectors in Philadelphia and Harrisburg. The Fellowship is designed to provide dynamic, hands-on experience for the Junior Fellow resulting in a tangible work product that […]

The Dell Thurmond Woodard Fellowship, which includes one $5,000 grant for one student each year, is part of the Tisdale Fellowship program, a summer internship available to undergraduate and graduate students.  Any student, undergraduate or graduate, who is interested in diversity and ethics issues, and in learning about high-tech public policy issues, can apply for this Fellowship. The Fellowship has two main elements: 1) Internship:  Fellows participate an eight-week internship in the government relations office of a leading high technology company or association.  In the recent past, fellows have interned at such companies as Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Philips Electronics and Monster Worldwide, […]

Michael Kurban ’12 International Bridges to Justice, Geneva, Switzerland BPIP Laura Kinney ’81 & Arthur Maidman Internship Fund Class Year: 2012 Hometown: Lebanon, PA Major: English and Political Science Campus Activities: Bison Chips, Rooke Chapel Choir, Concert Chorale, Chair of Student Lectureship Committee, Fire & Ice, Peer Mentorship Program, Bucknell Theatre Goals: I hope to pursue a career in Human/Legal Rights Law My Experience: I interned at Community Legal Aid Institute in Jakarta, Indonesia on behalf of International Bridges to Justice in Geneva, Switzerland. As an “embedded documentary journalist” I worked for International Bridges to Justice as a part of […]

PwC’s Personal Brand Week 2.0 launches today!  Throughout this week, PwC will offer a week of free activities and interactive resources designed to help students of all majors build their personal brands — an essential component of today’s internship and job search process. Please feel free to share this note with your Career Services colleagues in all disciplines as Personal Brand Week 2.0 will benefit students of all majors.  Daily topics include: online and in-person networking, online image, effective writing skills, the recruiter perspective, body language and elevator pitch. Personal Brand Week 2.0 will culminate on February 11 with the […]

Here are just a few – Deadline:  Monday, February 8,  11:59pm – TONIGHT Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: Digital Fellow The Nielsen Company: Intern, Professional Services Analytics Program Deadline:  Monday, February 14,  11:59pm Univ. of Pittsburgh/Human Engineering Research Labs: Quality of Life Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering (ASPIRE) Internship PricewaterhouseCoopers: 2011 PwC Leadership Adventure Program Fox Tobey, P.C.: Legal Intern The Society for Environmental Exploration / Frontier: Various Internships American Heart Association: 2011 Summer Fellowships Kings County District Attorneys Office: SUMMER 2011 COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Air Products & Chemicals Inc.: REQUISITION # 4924BR- SUMMER CO-OP OR INTERN – CHEMICAL ENGINEER Gucci: […]

Patrick Caloz ’13 UCLA Medical School, Encino, CA BPIP Laura Kinney ’81 & Arthur Maidman Internship Fund Class Year: 2013 Hometown: Calabasas, CA Major: BS Biology Campus Activities: CALVIN & HOBBES, Writers of Rohan, Theta Chi, Chess club, Orchestra CHOICE substance-free living Goals: Become a doctor (of medicine), become very good at cello Hobbies: Jogging around Lewisburg, swimming in the pool, playing cello, video gaming My Experience: I interned in Encino, a city in California near Los Angeles. Specifically, I was in the office/clinic of my surgeon mentor, as well as in the local surgery center about twice a week. […]

Come find out where you can get some great summer and academic year work experience on your very own campus; Bucknell has many on-campus and summer jobs,  as well as student leadership opportunities available. Sometimes the biggest challenge is making students aware of what the campus offers so we are hoping this new idea and partnerships helps out everyone.  See what Bucknell has to offer to help you gain experience and prepare you with the skills and background needed to pursue your career goals. No need to sign up; just show up! EVENT TITLE:  On Campus Summer & Academic Opportunities […]

February 17th, at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP in New York City, join the Bucknell Professional Network at a panel on leadership lessons.  This panel will begin at 5:30 and be moderated by Bill Gruver, Howard I. Scott Clinical Professor of Global Commerce, Strategy and Leadership at Bucknell and will include: John Bravman, Bucknell University President Harriet Edelman ’77, Vice Chairman, Emigrant Bank Sunil Gulati ’81, U.S. Soccer President and Faculty at Columbia University Ian Ferguson ’85, Headquarters US Marine Corps The interactive discussion will be followed by a Q&A session and hors d’oeuvres. RSVP on the BRIDGE by 2/11 Must stop by […]

When I was in graduate school I had to do a mock interview in front of my entire class. Then the class, as well as my Professor (who had 7 Masters and 2 Ph.D’s –no joke!) critiqued me. As horrifying as this sounds, it was every bit! But it was also amazingly helpful. I think I owe all the jobs I’ve gotten due to that class. While I was doing some research on Mock Interview tips I came across this great post on SUNY Cortland’s Career Services blog and had to share it. On-Campus Recruiting (OCR) starts February 7th, get […]

While negotiating is an art, it is the most taken for granted, and least understood, of all arts, despite the fact that in one form or another, the practice of negotiating is an integral part of our daily lives. – Gordon Wade Rule, The Art of Negotiation Unsure of how much or when you should negotiate a job or internship offer?  Michael Johnson-Cramer, Associate Professor and co-director of the School of Management, who teaches about the process of negotiation, will discuss this art and answer your questions. Thursday, February 10, 2011 | Noon – 1 | ELC  Center Room Lunch […]

Well January flew by and now we’re back for February! Check out our February workshops for the “Steps to Success Series,” which are a series of workshops designed to start you on your way. Negotiation Strategies with Professor Johnson-Cramer (and lunch!) – Feb. 10 (2/8 BRIDGE RSVP) at Noon in ELC Center Room: Unsure of how much or when you should negotiate a job or internship offer?  Michael Johnson-Cramer, Associate Professor and Co-director of the School of Management, who  teaches about the process of negotiation will provide remarks and answer your questions at this informal program. Graduate School Strategies – […]

I know what you are probably thinking…You’ve been here for more than 1 night at this point so why now? Well First Night is a celebration for each first-year class to mark the successful completion of their first semester and the beginning of their life-long journey as Bucknellians. In preparation for the event, each first-year class selects class colors and a motto and designs a class crest incorporating these symbols. In addition, each residence hall floor decorates two pages with photos, drawings, and quotes to reflect their first semester at Bucknell. The ceremony includes the presentation of the class crest, […]

The Southern Education Foundation (SEF), is reaching out to tomorrow’s leaders, through the 2011 Southern Education Leadership Initiative.  We are seeking outstanding upperclassmen, graduate and law school students to apply for this life-changing internship opportunity.  SEF is now accepting applications through March 1, 2011. The dates of engagement are from June 7 to August 11, 2011.   Get an application!