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It is a jungle out there, whether you have a job or are out of work and looking to find new employment. But this is about more than just surviving in the jungle, it’s about being successful in the jungle (like the lion pictured here) and in order to be successful you need to have the best tools. These tools can be broken up into two categories: Preparation (resume, cover letters, references, Thank You letters, prep for interviews, your Elevator Speech and your network) and Job Hunting (research list of companies, list of recruiters, job search sites, list of social […]

This is a great article about Blackberry Etiquette that we wanted to share. Now I know it is written in a “business” point of view but these tips can be applied to internships, externships, summer jobs, the classroom various meetings you find yourself in as a student, and just when being a friend. So, how is your BlackBerry etiquette? Trump tells how, during one Monday morning meeting, she put a shoebox marked “CrackBerries” on a side table in the conference room and collected everyone’s BlackBerries. “Our agenda was a full half hour ahead of schedule. People were more focused,” she […]

LinkedIn could be one of your best job-search strategies right now, provided you have more than a bare-bones LinkedIn Profile. Hiring managers and recruiters are searching LinkedIn Profiles for job candidates more than ever before because it is cost-effective and typically yields higher quality candidates than the general job boards like Monster and CareerBuilder. LinkedIn statistics reveal that nearly half of the 66 million+ LinkedIn members are from the United States and account for more than 42 percent of the global LI traffic. Only a little more than 5 years old, LinkedIn has become a hot social networking tool for […]

I came across this great article today from the Hire A Maverick blog and what I really liked about it is there was finally advice on what TO do not what NOT to do. Sometimes I feel that career advice can start to seem really negative…all those don’t do this, don’t do thats (which are good to know for sure)…but this article helps simplify the interview process by elaborating on 7 things you should say (or convey) on that next interview. Hope they help and good luck! 1. I am very familiar with what your company does. Letting a prospective […]

By Jessica Holbrook Hernandez: expert resume writer, career and personal branding strategist, author, and presenter. In a world where many job applications seem to disappear into a “black hole”, job seekers often wonder if there is any point in sending a cover letter with their application. The answer is absolutely yes! An effective cover letter communicates to an employer why you’re specifically interested in the open position. With so many job seekers indiscriminately applying for hundreds of jobs, your application will automatically stand out if you can demonstrate that you truly have a personal interest in a particular position. Effectively […]

Looking for a job? With America’s economy still shaky, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine released the best cities for the next decade on Tuesday. These cities, which offer promising job prospects, were selected based on population growth, unemployment rate, income growth and cost of living. And, the winner is? Austin, Texas. Read the full article to see the other cities that made CNN’s ‘top five’ By Stephanie Chen, CNN June 8, 2010 9:37 a.m. EDT// <![CDATA[//

In the D.C area for the summer? Make sure you sign up and stop by for our annual Bucknellians in Government event on: July 14th 6:00 – 8:00 pm Carnegie Endowment Conference Center, Washington, DC RSVP on the BRIDGE by June 18th This is a Bucknell only event where students and recent graduates interested in government careers are invited to attend. This networking event featuring Bucknellians currently working in or involved with government will give Alumni and Parents a chance to speak with students about how they got started, share what a typical day is like and provide advice for […]

A special message for the Class of 2011, otherwise now known as SENIORS (I know, for some of you that can make you feel anxious): As rising seniors, you can have early access to the Alumni Directory on B-Link!  While all seniors will get automatic access to the directory in January 2011, any senior who completes the three steps below is able to get access now.  Think of what you can learn and the connections you can make this summer! Check out Seniors: Alumni Directory Use to learn about the Bucknell community and our suggestions for best ways to approach […]

Author Byline: Matthew Warzel Author Website: http://www.mjwcareers.com If you are not a member already, you need to join what we call “The Social Networking Trifecta”. It consists of LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. You are probably asking yourself, “Do I really need to be on ALL of them?” The answer is: Yes. Why? Because everyone else is! Also, different people have different preferences on which one is their “favorite” to use. Some people may think Facebook is more user-friendly than LinkedIn. Others may find that they receive more activity on Twitter than on Facebook. Whatever the case may be, you must […]

Now that you have graduated, you can leave Career Insider behind and check out Alumni Career Notes, the blog for alumni that has career advice, highlights of newly posted opportunities and information about upcoming career and networking events.  Make it a favorite and visit regularly.

Missing your classmates yet?  There will be a special “zero year reunion” during homecoming, just for you! Friday, October 29th, 10pm – 1am Homecoming 2010: Forever Orange & Blue

Bucknell’s Alumni Relations and Career Development Center has programs that bring together alumni, students, and faculty by areas of interest. The Academic Connections program specifically aims to serve as a conduit for linking faculty, students, and alumni from the same academic department or program, engaging these groups through on- and off-campus programming, through an online presence in B-Link, Bucknell’s new online community, and other opportunities as they arise. Why would Bucknell alumni want to get involved? The Academic Connections program has the ability to impact the Bucknell community both in Lewisburg and beyond. This programming offer participants a forum to […]

Find alumni in your local area through the 42 regional clubs throughout the country.  Mark your calendars for these welcome events for recent graduates: Save The Date  –  Sept. 16, 2010 Welcome Happy Hour for New Graduates www.b-link.bucknell.edu

Be sure to update B-Link with your preferred email address (consider keeping your Bucknell Bmail address.) Once you relocate, keep the University informed of all your updated contact information so other Bucknellians (including your classmates) can find you.

Bucknell is happy to provide you with Alumni Career Services which continues to provide job search strategies and career advice throughout your career.  We offer professional career counseling, programs and events to help guide you to a rewarding future. Some services that may interest you now include: Alumni Career Notes, a blog designed for Bucknell Alumni that shares career advice, upcoming career events and programs, and job opportunities. Subscribe by contacting acs@bucknell.edu. Beyond the BRIDGE provides current job opportunities for alumni. Find it in B-Link > Career Center > Alumni. You can log into Beyond the BRIDGE using your BRIDGE […]