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Tuesday, March  30 @ 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Coleman 120 Lisanna Gonzalez spent two years in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic (2004-2006).  Her presentation will share her experience working with two other Peace Corps volunteers in the community of Gualate located in the mountains of the Northern Province of Puerta Plata.  The focus of this work was on: bringing clean water to the community, improving public health, health education for women and youth (HIV/AIDS, STD’s), women’s self-esteem and empowerment, environmental sustainability, and creating a micro-credit bank. She has a B.S. degree in Applied Sociology from Santa Clara University. […]

Mondays, March 29, April 5, April 12, (attend all three sessions) Noon – 1 p.m., 256 Center Room for 3/29; ELC 217 for 4/5 and 4/12 The goal of this 3 meeting experience is to help Seniors successfully prepare for the transition from Bucknell to the various alternatives after graduation.  We will discuss common senior experiences such as transition, and how to determine focus, strategies and resources for the next step.  Co-sponsored by Psych Services and CDC and facilitated by Renee Cardone and a CDC Staff member.  Light refreshments will be provided. Registration required on the BRIDGE  by March 28 […]

I was one of the many students caught between the struggle of gaining both experience and education. Employers were looking for students to be well educated and to have the necessary experience. Well how can you do these two things at once? Inevitably, at some point one needs to give in order for the other to be gained. This is when I heard about, “that great summer program Molly did.” Well this “great summer program” that one of my soccer teammates, Molly, could not stop ranting and raving about was Institute for Leadership & Technology Management (ILTM). She briefly explained […]

29th Annual Job Fair for Educators sponsored by the Career Development Center at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. The event will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2010 from 11:30am – 3pm at the Holiday Inn Conference Center, Routes 100 and 22/I-78 west of Allentown, PA. Information for candidates: No pre-registration for candidates Sign in at the candidate registration table upon arrival One copy of resume collected at registration table $5 admission fee, cash only, for non-KU students Professional dress required Bring plenty of resumes for employers Parking is severely limited at the Holiday Inn, candidates are encouraged to carpool.  Do NOT […]

You are not…I am not…hiatus from blog posting. I know you’ll miss me. xoxo, Career Girl

Do you have ideas of ways to improve some of the events we host? Well now is your chance to have a say! A new opportunity is available, and the we want (and need) your help! At the beginning of every schoolyear, we have the Career Open House to help students become acquainted with all of the resources available at our office. Currently, we are looking for several students to participate on a planning committee for this event. The planning committee will meet once a week for approximately an hour for the remainder of this semester. Also, participation will be […]

Many opportunities listed on the BRIDGE, including: Deadline: Monday, March 15, 11:59 p.m. Citigroup: Fixed Income Middle Office Intern Geisinger Center for Health Research: Biomedical Equipment Technology Intern (Clinical Engineering) and MANY MORE!!! Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates: Campaign Organizer Intern Direct Marketing Educational Foundation: Rising Junior Internship Program Music at Gretna: Arts Management Internship Opportunity SoCore Energy: Summer Analyst Deadline: Monday, March 22, 11:59 p.m. New York Real Estate Partners LLC: Mechanical Engineer Intern The Dallas Concilio: Engagement Media Coordinator Intern MAD Magazine: MAD MAGAZINE INTERNS Ernst & Young: Summer Leadership Program The Fresh Air Fund: Public Relations Intern BRIDGE […]

Utilizing your Spring Break for your Internship Search Spring break is here! After you have taken a little bit of time to relax, use your time way from campus to make strides in your job search. Network – meet with employers and alumni for informational interviews. Seek out those in areas that interest you and ask about their career path or the industry. Let your friends, family, and neighbors know that you are seeking an internship opportunity. Follow up – spend some time making those follow-up calls you have been meaning to get to. If you sent materials to an […]

Are you going to go to the March 23rd North Central PA Education Consortium (Bloomsburg Teachers Fair) DATE: March 23 TIME: 9:00 – 3:00 pm LOCATION: Bloomsburg University Kehr Union Building This Consortium is comprised of seven sponsoring colleges and universities – Bloomsburg, Bucknell, East Stroudsburg, Lock Haven, Lycoming, Mansfield, and Susquehanna. It is open to all teacher candidates, with no pre-registration or fee for candidates. Students will need a ticket to enter; tickets can be picked up at the CDC. Before you go consider attending: Preparing for a Teacher Job Fair You can attend this workshop on Tuesday, March […]

from Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes by kristen The term “networking” gets a lot of slack. Most new grads are eager to start networking but aren’t sure how. And if you’ve been in the professional world for a few years, you probably don’t keep up with networking unless you have been recently unemployed. Regardless, I enjoyed this article, “Thirteen Networking Mistakes.” In it, the author discusses being “clueless” about networking. I didn’t smarten up about the goal of networking–or the importance of selecting the right network–until I dove in. I attended a meeting of a local media/PR group a few […]

Please remember to join us this Thursday, March 11th from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST for the next Call to Serve webinar, Mission-Critical Occupations: Jobs in Business. Mission-Critical Occupations: Jobs in Business March 11, 2010 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the ELC Gallery Theatre

We have 3 more chances for you to join our staff! Applications for the 3 jobs below are due March 30th on the BRIDGE. Apply to be the Pre-Law Specialist; Duties include: Review online legal publications Manage alumni law school attendance surveys Help build and maintain pre-law advisory resources Or Apply to be the Health Network or Finance Network Liaisons; Duties include: Reach out to on-campus groups to introduce “Bucknell Professional Networks” concept Maintain active communication with Alumni network leadership Update and maintain online Social Media (Facebook, Linked In, B-Link) Check out the BRIDGE for the full position descriptions and […]

New job posting on the BRIDGE for an interesting opportunity. Check the BRIDGE for more details and to apply. Application Deadline is March 29 at 11:59 p.m. Individuals who work with Impact Alabama spend a year of service after graduation at a unique, nationally recognized organization fighting poverty in Alabama. Impact seeks highly motivated, talented graduates to fill full-time staff positions that implement and oversee three nationally unique initiatives based upon a collaboration with twenty colleges across the state of Alabama: FocusFirst, SaveFirst, and CollegeFirst. FocusFirst trains college students to provide high-tech vision screenings and follow-up care to preschool-age children […]

I am always a proponent of reading the New York Times, but in this case I must insist. This short read gives some good tips on writing a resume that catches the eye of an employer: Writing a Résumé That Shouts ‘Hire Me’

Join the Bucknell Law Network for a visit to Dickinson Law School March 25, 2010 (Thursday) –RSVP on the BRIDGE by 3/15 11:00am – 5:00pm Dean Elena DeLuca will be giving an overview of the admissions process and the work students perform in law school. This will be followed by a tour of the campus. Transportation and lunch will be provided. The bus leaves from the Smith Lot at 11:00am sharp. There will be a $5 fee to cover transportation. Please see Karl Baumle at the Alumni House to pay in cash or charge it to your BU ID. RSVP […]