Career Insider

August 26th, 2009

Back in the LBG

Been away so long you hardly knew the place? Well, now you’re back in the LBG; you don’ t know how lucky are! In all seriousness…WELCOME BACK! Classes are in full swing and the Career Development Center is too! Here’s a brief refresher on the walk-in offerings we have: Quick Questions Walk-in question period covering a wide variety of topics; job and internship search, graduate school, etc. Monday-Friday; 1:30-3:30 BRIDGE Quick Questions Walk-in question period for BRIDGE related issues Monday-Friday; 2:30-3:30 Peer Walk-In Hours Walk-in period for resume and cover letter critiques or questions about resources Monday-Friday; 10:00-4:30 Interviewing Tips […]

Posted by Megan at 10:15 am

August 21st, 2009

Meet our Peer Specialist Staff!

Starting on today we began welcoming our staff of 19 students back from summer break. After 2 days of intense training these eager students will be ready to assist you with resume and cover letter critiques, help with the resources we have to offer, or will schedule an individual appointment with a counselor for you. Stop in, say “Hi,” and get to know the student faces of the CDC. Peer walk-in hours are M-F, 10-4:30.

Posted by Megan at 1:49 pm

August 19th, 2009

The Word On The Street Is…

Employers are digging up your digital dirt As the social networking phenomenon continues to spread, more employers are utilizing these sites to screen potential employees. CareerBuilder’s latest survey found that 45% of employers reported they use social networking sites to research job candidates; that’s a big jump from 22% last year. Another 11% plan to start using social networking sites for screening. Read the full article on CareerBuilders Blog “The Work Buzz”

Posted by Megan at 2:55 pm

August 6th, 2009

On the Horizon: Employer Expo

As we turn our calendars to August the day is looming where you will return to campus and, somewhat begrudgingly, get back in to the swing of campus life. While you may not want to think about your imminent return yet we are already busy preparing and you can do your small part too: pack that suit! Employer Expo is September 16, 2009, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Gerhard Fieldhouse This is the ideal chance to ask questions, sell yourself, and gather valuable information that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to obtain. So as you wearily pack up your room […]

Posted by Megan at 1:49 pm

August 3rd, 2009

I know what I did this summer…

Balancing what you love to do with what you get paid to do can be challenging but some have found a balance with the help of BPIP (Bucknell Public Interest Program) and the Internship Fund offered through the program. Check out 1 of the BPIP Internship Fund recipients experience and learn how you may be able to take advantage of the program next time! Watch Jeremy Byler’s ’11 BPIP Internship Fund Experience

Posted by Megan at 11:52 am

July 14th, 2009

Summer Alumni Directory Access

Use your summer wisely and get early access to the Alumni Directory and B-Link. You can do it from your own home, desk, beach, bed…where ever you are! Check out the related information and get your access to over 48,000 alums today! Senior Access Information

Posted by Megan at 11:46 am

July 13th, 2009

Summer Makeover…easy, breezy, beautiful

Library and IT have been very busy this summer and one major face lift was our blogging software, which explains the lack of archives and our new URL, but don’t worry we still have plenty to share. Update your bookmarks with our new address: http://careerinsider.blogs.bucknell.edu/

Posted by Megan at 2:51 pm

July 12th, 2009

US Senator Arlen Specter’s visit to Bucknell with ’07 Alum

Anna Platt ’07, currently working as a Legislative Correspondent for Senator Arlen Specter, will be returning to campus with Senator Specter, who will be holding an Open House Town Hall on Tuesday, August 11th at 3:45pm in Trout Auditorium at Bucknell. A press release about the Town Hall meetings, that are being held across the state, explains: U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) will hold open house town hall meetings throughout Pennsylvania in August. As is his custom during the Senate’s August recess, Senator Specter will host town halls in all regions of Pennsylvania and invite constituents to discuss issues important […]

Posted by Megan at 9:55 am

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