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Here are just a few – Deadline:  Tuesday, February 1, 11:59pm – TODAY!! FOX News Channel: Internship AustraLearn: Internship Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Various Undergraduate Research and Internship Positions The Taft School: Internship Mayo Clinic Col. of Med., Summer Undergrad Research Fellowships (SURF): Internship Joint Program in Survey Methodology: Internship Deadline:  Monday, February 7,  11:59pm Smithsonian Institute, National Museum of Natural History: Internship Second Chance Employment Services: Intern Graham Packaging Company, L.P.: Financial Analyst Intern Chatham Financial Corporation: Intern Wediko Children’s Service: Summer Program Employment The Wellness Community of Philadelphia: Marketing and Communications Intern Magee-Womens Research Institute: College Student Summer […]

You know the power of Facebook for connecting with friends, now it’s time to learn the power of LinkedIn – the professional way to network. Mark your calendars for: Google Me: Using LinkedIn in Your  Search Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Noon – 12:50 p.m. Taylor 203 (access to computers to help build your profile!) Learn how to make the most of LinkedIn as a job search tool with a real Bucknell student profile as an example. Learn the basics of LinkedIn, useful ways to enhance your search and how it can be used to explore career paths. You can leave this […]

Enjoy FREE PIZZA and learn from the experts about interviewing tips and techniques! Deloitte Consulting will be here presenting INTERVIEWING TIPS on February 2nd from 6-7 pm in the ELC Walls Lounge. Mark your calendars for this great opportunity to learn FIRST HAND.

Did you know that several employers come to campus to recruit Bucknellians to work at their companies? If the thought of this makes your blood pressure rise…don’t worry! Here are 5 easy steps to help you stand out and conquer the on-campus recruiting (OCR) process. 1) Accentuate the Positive. Rather than getting stuck on the ways you think you aren’t competitive, focus on what strengths (and you all have them) you bring to the position. The easiest way to do this is to first understand what skills an employer is looking for so… 2) Know the industry. Following what’s going […]

Welcome back Seniors! We have some exciting news to share with you: you all  now have automatic access to B-Link! What does this mean? Well in 2 words: ALUMNI DIRECTORY! What are you waiting for? Get started today! First time log-in Go to B-Link: www.b-link.bucknell.edu Click “first time login” (upper left corner) Type your last name and click find Find your name and click on button next to your name, click next. Enter your Bucknell ID (8 digits) click verify Your profile appears, edit as necessary Create your username and password (middle of the page) Terms and conditions, click yes…we […]

Emily Bruno ’12 LuEsther T. Mertz Library of the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY Association for the Arts BPIP Internship Fund Class Year: 2012 Hometown: Bronxville, New York Major: Art History and Classics Campus Activities: Delta Gamma Hobbies: painting, photography as well as decorative cake making My Experience: I was an intern at The LuEsther T. Mertz Library and worked specifically with the Art and Illustration Collection. This collection is valuable to the Library as it consists of a broad range of art including paintings, drawings, and prints with diverse subject matter such as garden design and taxonomy, as […]

Headed to law school after Bucknell? Then check out the programs we have to help: Sat Jan 29 8am – 11 Mock LSAT – Coleman 221 * sign up required Tue Feb 1 12:30 – 1 Financing Law School – Taylor 113 Tue Mar 8 12:30 – 1:30 Planning for Law School – A Timeline – Taylor 113 Sun Apr 10 Noon – 3 Mock LSAT – Coleman 221 * sign up required Check the BRIDGE for most up-to-date information and to sign up

I know it seems like an obvious contradiction but let me explain; I’ve seen a lot of articles recently from various sources but namely from Glassdoor.com’s blog, and it always makes me thankful that I was never faced with questions like these. It also has me wondering…why do they try to stump you with such odd questions. And if you are wondering the same thing then I’m glad you’re reading this because it turns out there are good reasons… According to an article in eWeek discussing this very topic, “these unconventional queries seem designed to not only force job applicants […]

Nothing like a Mock LSAT bright and early to get your blood flowing… EVENT: Mock LSAT DATE: Jan 29, 2011 TIME: 8 am LOCATION: Coleman 221 A practice LSAT will be given under realistic conditions. An actual retired LSAT exam will be used and tests will be scored on site. Sign up on the BRIDGE by 1/28 to reserve your spot!

Join us on Thursday, January 27th for a panel of international students who have had internships and will share their strategies, as well as advice, about the internship search. International Students and the Internship Panel January 27th 5:00 – 7:00 ELC Gallery Theatre Refreshments served! A counselor from the CDC will also be in attendance and will provide resources and information about how to increase your chance of success. Open to all students. A BPIP Internship Information Session will follow at 6 p.m. for interested students.

Access to the Alumni Directory is now open to ALL STUDENTS! While all seniors will get automatic access to the directory in January 2011, any student who completes the three easy steps below is able to get access now.  Think of what you can learn and the connections you can make! How to Gain Access the Alumni Directory on B-Link Check out  Alumni Directory Use to learn about the Bucknell community and our suggestions for best ways to approach and build relationships with alumni. Take the online quiz (8 out of 10 is passing)–hint: answers can be found by doing […]

By:  CareerAlley “Your tale, sir, would cure deafness.” – William Shakespeare So what is the most difficult environment you’ve ever worked in? Everyone has their horror stories. Some don’t seem as bad when you compare them to someone else’s sob story. One of mine (and I do have many) was early in my career when I was working for a company that was very competitive and believed in a competitive work environment (ironically, this company is no longer around). Every year, managers had to fire the bottom 25% of their staff (whether they were good or not) and replace them […]

Check out several Employers who will be giving some presentations around the Internship & Job Fair on 1/25 @ 11-2:30 pm in Davis Gym. Check the BRIDGE for all the Employer Presentations and the latest details on room and locations.

Not sure where to start in the career process? Make sure you check out our “Steps to Success Series” which are a series of workshops designed to help  you on your way. January Workshops: Resumes – Jan. 20 at Noon in Taylor 203:  You could leave this workshop with a resume in hand! Review resume basics while working at a computer to type up the framework for your resume or updating an existing resume Choosing A Major – Jan. 24 at 5:30 in ELC 217: This workshop is offered in the spring for sophomores who are Bachelor of Arts majors.  […]

So much time so little to do. Strike that, reverse it. So much to do so little time! So don’t waste it…there is already too much stuff to do. To help you get back in the swing of things here’s what we have planned for upcoming week: Thursday, January 20, Noon – 1:00, Taylor 203: Resume Workshop – Steps to Success Series Thursday, January 20, 5:00 – 5:30, ELC Gallery Theatre: Internship& Job Fair Prep Session Friday, January 21, 10 – 4:00, CDC 2nd Floor: Resumania – Walk-in resume reviews Monday, January 24, 10 – 4:00, CDC 2nd Floor: Resumania […]