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It may be hard to imagine now but Lewisburg is a great place to spend the summer. If you are planning on being around Bucknell for the summer consider working for the CDC! Lauren Buckley ’15 tells you why: During this past summer I worked as a student peer in the Career Development Center while I was on campus doing undergraduate research. The position, now seeking applicants for summer 2014, is intended to provide support for the CDC staff members during the summer months by helping with various projects and assisting students, alumni, employers, and faculty when they stop by […]

One of the great things about Bucknell – on of the many – is how many alumni are willing and excited to come back to campus to talk to YOU about their career paths. Don’t miss two great opportunities this week: Physics & Astronomy Alumni Career Panel Monday, February 24 | 7:30 – 8:30 pm (reception following 8:30 – 9) | Bertrand Library Traditional Reading Room The panel discussion will examine the career paths of this diverse group of Bucknell alumni. Come hear their advice and perspectives as they discuss their work and available opportunities.  The conversation will also include […]

28 days, 28 inches of snow? I think by the time February ends we’ll have an inch for each day in the month – maybe even more. But that hasn’t stopped the CDC and here’s what we have for you this week: Tuesday, February 18 Pepsi Co. Info Session 6-8pm, LC 256 Wednesday, February 19 Deadline to sign up for the DC Career Fair DC Career Fair Prep Session – attendance at 1 is required 5pm, ELC Gallery Theatre Minorities in Corporate America Panel & Networking Session 5:30-7pm, LC 213 U.S. General Services Administration Info Session 6-7pm, Taylor 113 Thursday, […]

Engineering Career Network Event – Are you Ready? Tips for making the most of your limited time with the alumni Friday, February 21, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., Langone Center Walls Lounge and Center Room   This event is a great opportunity to network with alumni and learn some crucial information about careers, industries, and the many options you have in whatever major you have chosen. Below are some tips to consider when interacting with these alumni.  For more information and to answer your individual questions, the CDC will have Quick Questions (walk-in hours with counselors) from 1:30 – 3:30 in the Botany Building today through Friday. […]

As part of Engineering Week (Feb. 17 – 21) we will be co-hosting a great student/alumni networking event on Friday, February 21st from 3:30 – 5:00 in LC Walls Lounge & Center Room. Alumni will talk with students about their represented career field-what it entails, trends, future direction, internship or entry level positions, and other pearls of wisdom they might want to share.  Tables with alumni offer advice about resume & cover letters (bring your resume), interviewing, and graduate/professional school. Be sure to bring a resume if you want it reviewed (by the people who would be hiring you)! Be […]

DC Career Fair Tuesday, February 25 GAO Building, Washington, DC 6 – 8 pm Transportation available | Sign up by 2/19 The purpose of this event is to offer students an environment to network with alumni, parents and representatives from the public and private sectors about their career paths, organizations and any volunteer, internship and full-time opportunities.  Emphasis is on careers and opportunities that relate to government, the public sector and the public interest. Dress is business attire. See what companies are coming BUS TRANSPORTATION is available from campus. A bus will leave from the Weis Center at 1:30 pm […]

This weeks picks from internships and jobs listed on the BRIDGE by Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist: Working for the CDC! This week, I chose write about a position very near and dear to my heart: being a peer and specialist in the Career Development Center. At the CDC, you will not only have first-hand access to which recruiters will be on campus, to the knowledge of when applications are due, but also to counselors who are willing to provide you with professional advice. The work environment is very family-oriented. The staff and peers all coexist […]

Work with a friendly and energetic staff and enjoy the benefits of enhancing your own career decision making while helping other students do the same. Apply on the BRIDGE by February 28! Search Career Development Center on the BRIDGE and apply with a resume and cover letter for any and all positions that interest you. Positions are for the full 2014-2015 academic year, but we are open at looking at resume and cover letters of students who cannot make this full year commitment. Weekly hours are 8-10 a week with most work revolving around assisting students with career needs and basic office tasks. […]

Lots of activity in the CDC this week with several employer info sessions and on-campus interviews. Don’t worry the BRIDGE is still FILLED with great job and internships to apply to (and while you are there you can even apply to work for us – more on that I promise). Monday, February 10 Apogee Info Session 6 – 7 pm, LC 217 Tuesday, February 11 From Externship to Internship (for Sophomores) Noon – 1 pm, LC Center Room CANCELED: T. Rowe Price Info Session for Engineers Nielsen Info Session 6 – 7 pm, LC 256 Finance Interview Tips Panel Presented […]

Come hear from students who have interned with various employers in the finance industry to learn interviewing tips as you interview for an internship for this summer or next. Tuesday, February 11 | 6 – 7:30 | Taylor 113 Panelists and Companies Represented Include: Andrew Coe ’15 – Internship at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management; Internship offer at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Investment Banking Equity Capital Markets Sydney Battista ’15 – Internship offer at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Securities Sales and Trading Ethan Everett ’15 – Internship offer at Goldman Sachs Operations Elle Fried ’14 – Internship at […]

This weeks picks from internships and jobs listed on the BRIDGE by Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist: 1. EY Emerging Leaders Program 2. Deloitte Internship As a fellow accounting and financial management major, I urge those of you who love dedicating your lives to financial statements, net present value, and transferable critical thinking skills to apply to start up programs at public accounting firms. It is vital for sophomores in particular to start early – three day externships can lead to internships, which could potentially lead to a way less stressful path to a lucrative and […]

This session will help you identify and reflect on the information and insights you gained during your externship. It will also be interactive so we can share and learn from our varied experiences, as we continue to grow in our career development efforts and prepare for summer internship opportunities. Light meal will be provided, registration on BRIDGE required. This session will be offered at various times Tuesday, February 11, 2014 12:00 – 1:00 pm, ELC Center Room (256) Thursday, February 13, 2014 5:00 – 6:00 pm, ELC Arches Lounge (3rd Fl, 304) Light meal will be provided, registration on BRIDGE […]

Recent International Relations graduates will share their career and work experience. Friday, February 7th Noon – 1:00 pm Bertrand Library Traditional Reading Room Lunch provided Sign up on the Bridge by Thursday, Feb. 6th Panelists: Maddie de Boinville ‘09 Major: Political Science & International Relations US Dept of Health & Human Services, Washington, DC Jennie Welch ’11 Major: East Asian Studies & International Relations Committee of 100, New York, NY Andy Watts ‘13 Major: Economics & International Relations Global Impact, Washington, DC Open to all majors

It’s pay day, now what? Come to this Money Savvy Series and learn how to manage your dollars. Thursdays in February • 12-12:50pm • ELC Center Room FREE PIZZA & SALAD Attend 1, 2 or all 3 sessions. Sign up on the BRIDGE Feb. 6: Budgeting, Insurance & Taxes – Professor Curtis Nicholls will present on how to budget for your lifestyle, the time value of money, how to navigate insurance, and how to do your taxes.  SIGN UP DEADLINE: Feb 5 Feb. 13: Managing Credit – Cindy Guthrie, Assistant Professor of Management, will talk about building credit, managing debt, […]

You would think after hosting over 75 companies and about 585 students at the Internship and Job fair last week we would be gearing up to have a much quieter week. You’d think. But you would be wrong. This first week in February is jammed packed with events that are good for your career search. It’s like it’s our job or something. Check ’em out: Monday, February 3 Lots of great job and internship deadlines are on the BRIDGE today for companies like: T.Rowe Price, Avery Dennison, Nielsen, U.S. General Services Administration, Thorogood – to name a few. Follow @HireABison […]