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January 22nd, 2010

Introducing the Washington Media Scholars Program

The Washington Media Scholars Program is a unique opportunity for college students to learn about the public policy advertising industry first hand from top media executives and strategists. You can compete to earn your spot in the 2010 inaugural class of Washington Media Scholars, and win a trip to Washington, D.C. to contend for the National Excellence in Media Award and scholarship money for yourself and your school. Interested? The first step to becoming a Washington Media Scholar is to enter our 2010 Case Competition. Finalists of the Case Competition will travel to Washington, D.C. for Media Scholars Week. The […]

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January 21st, 2010

“Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.” –Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Looking for great opportunities to volunteer this semester? Connect with local non-profits in the area in need of volunteers at the Community Service Fair! Over 30 non-profit organizations will be there to answer questions and talk about upcoming projects and ongoing opportunities. The event will be held Wednesday January 27 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the Terrace Room. A light dinner will be provided but quantity is limited so come early! “Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.” –Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sponsored by the Office of Community Service.

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January 20th, 2010

Barclay’s Capital, Liz Claiborne, and Northrop Grumman – Key Internships on the BRIDGE

Many opportunities listed on the BRIDGE, including: Deadline: Friday, January 22, 11:59 p.m. Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs: FELLOWS PROGRAM IN PUBLIC AFFAIR Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship: Scoville Fellowship Deadline: Monday, January 25, 11:59 p.m. Suncom Industries, Inc: Local Internship Northrop Grumman Corporation: Internships Shelburne Museum: Summer Education Internship Barclays Capital: Summer Analyst Position Deadline: Monday, February 1, 11:59 p.m. Procter & Gamble: Customer Business Development Summer (Sales) Internship UBS: 2010 Summer Internship – Wealth Management Americas The Taft School: Summer Teaching Internships ICF International: Entry-level Environmental Scientist – INTERN Liz Claiborne: INTERNSHIPS Shek O Capital: INVESTMENT BANKING […]

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January 20th, 2010

BPIP! No, I did not hiccup

Students who want to explore careers in the non-profit and government sectors have a great resource right here on campus: the Bucknell Public Interest Program (BPIP) and the BPIP Internship Fund. BPIP educates students about non-profit and public service careers, and helps students learn about how to find internships and jobs in these sectors. The BPIP Internship Fund provides financial support for undergraduate students (first-year students, sophomores, and juniors), who have secured full-time, unpaid summer internships with non-profit organization and government offices. The application process is competitive and the deadline is March 22, 2010, for the summer 2010. Information sessions […]

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January 20th, 2010

Webinars – Federal Internships: Finding and Applying for Summer 2010

Federal Internships: Finding and Applying for Summer 2010 – Part One January 27th, 4:00-5:00 p.m. EST, Hunt Formal *This webinar is for both students and advisors. We encourage advisors to broadcast this webinar to a group of students in a classroom or lab rather than have students sign-up and view this presentation individually. Federal Internships: Finding and Applying for Summer 2010 – Part Two February 11th, 4:00-5:00 p.m. EST, Hunt Formal *This webinar is for both students and advisors. We encourage advisors to broadcast this webinar to a group of students in a classroom or lab rather than have students […]

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January 20th, 2010

Choosing a Major Workshop

Having trouble trying to figure out what to major in? Come to: Choosing A Major Monday, January 25 ELC 217 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. This is a great workshop for students who are uncertain and wish for some assistance in making their career choice.

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January 19th, 2010

Employer Spotlight: Vanguard

Vanguard will be on campus next Tuesday (January 26th) for the INTERNSHIP FAIR and here are two good reasons (among many of course) to stop by their table in Davis Gym on Tuesday January 26th from 11-3. With that I’d like to share with you some recent press that Vanguard received about their internship opportunities: Best Internship Companies Best Places for Interns Remember: Internship Fair, 1/26 @11 in Davis Gym I wanted to pass along some recent press that Vanguard received about our internship opportunities. Is there any type of re-occurring communication to students from the CDC that this could […]

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January 19th, 2010

Employer Presentations BEFORE the Internship Fair

Several Employers are coming early to give some great presentations BEFORE the fair! Employer Presentation: UBS – Resume & Interviewing Skills Workshop Monday, January 25, ELC 213, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Refreshments Served! Sign up on the BRIDGE to learn from the professionals about resume writing and interviewing tips! Employer Presentation: Victaulic Information Session Monday, January 25, ELC 302, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME, especially international students who wish to return home to Mexico, Europe, or Poland. Employer Presentation: UBS Monday, January 25, ELC 213, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m UBS Employer Presentation; ALL are welcome; Refreshments served Employer […]

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January 19th, 2010

Lose Those Winter Blues With Fun Summer News…

…and by ‘fun summer news’ I mean landing an internship 🙂 I know it’s hard to think about summer when you’ve just started the Spring Semester and feel as though you have an eternity standing between you and those carefree sunny days but it’s never too early to start looking for SUMMER INTERNSHIP which is why we are offering the INTERNSHIP FAIR! Join us Tuesday, January 26th from 11-3 in Davis Gym for the Internship Fair, where on-and-off-campus organizations will be here to make students aware of internship opportunities that they have to offer. Many recent alumni return to campus […]

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January 19th, 2010

No Time To Waste: Resumania 1/20 and 1/21; Internship Fair 1/26

Welcome back! We’ve got no time to waste…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: Wednesday, January 20, 9:00 – 12:30 pm, CDC 2nd Floor: Resumania – Walk-in resume reviews Thursday, January 21, Noon – 4:00 pm, CDC 2nd Floor: Resumania – Walk-in resume reviews Thursday, January 21, Noon – 1 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre: From Externships to Internships (Sophomores) Thursday, January 21, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, ELC 217: BPIP Information Session Thursday, January 21, 5:00 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre: Internship Fair […]

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January 18th, 2010

Um…Like…You Should Seriously Hire Me…Ya Know What I’m Sayin’?

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 1st, get […]

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January 18th, 2010

Look at that subtle off-white color, the tasteful thickness of it, oh my god…he even has a watermark

The Internship Fair is right around the corner (1/26 @ 11 in Davis Gym) and with it the hope of getting a few business cards. Before you just grab for the proffered card remember there is an etiquette for everything these days including business cards. With that I give you: Business Card Protocol – An Etiquette Tip A business card is a representation of the person, so show it respect. Do not write on a business card in front of the person who just handed it to you. When you accept a business card, look at it for a moment. […]

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January 17th, 2010

Want a Job in Belgium? Indeed!

Indeed.com has expanded its services to 18 new countries across 5 continents. Their international sites bring the same targeted job search results in the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

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January 15th, 2010

Let them eat…bread? Learn about Bread for the World

Two years ago, 75 young leaders came to the nation’s capital for intensive training in advocacy for hungry and poor people. Since then, they have served as powerful agents of change in their communities. Now Bread for the World is looking for the best and brightest 20- to 30-year-old advocates to join our next class of Hunger Justice Leaders. Do you have what it takes to be Hunger Justice Leader? Or do you know someone who does? Selected participants will attend an advocacy training workshop—all expenses paid—in Washington, D.C., June 12-15, 2010. Then they too will commit to going back […]

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January 15th, 2010

How A Recent Alum Used B-Link

Here’s how 1 recent alum found B-Link helpful: “I just wanted to let you know that I successfully set up a B-Link account and am REALLY impressed with the program. As I had mentioned before, I am very interested in working for Merck & Co. and within a matter of seconds, I had a list of 100 alums who work there! Thank you so much for your help!” — ’09 Grad How will you use B-Link to your advantage?

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