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Congratulations on officially becoming a member of the alumni community at First Night!  Alumni Relations & the Career Development Center are happy to share that you are now have access to the networks & clubs in B-Link, the online alumni community. This is a great privilege that comes along with responsibilities.  Below you will see some tips of why and how to interact with alumni. Tips for Reaching Out to Alumni Effectively: Let them get to know you before asking for something–Many professionals are going to be busy, as well as thinking about their own reputations in their workplace. While they […]

Here’s what’s happening in the CDC this week: Monday, February 11 Immigration Seminar: 5-6pm, ELC Center Room (256) Tuesday, February 12 Bucknell Finance Network (BFN) Spring Field Trip, All Day, NYC – must have registered Internships 101: Noon, ELC Gallery Theatre BPIP Internship Fund Info Session: 1pm, ELC 217 Thursday, February 14 Personal Finance Series: Budgeting, Insurance & Taxes: Noon, ELC Forum Remember to keep checking the BRIDGE for internships and job deadlines – we’ve had a lot of great listings since the Internship & Job Fair. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to get updates, reminders, resources and more! […]

Here are just a few with upcoming deadlines –   DEADLINE: Wednesday, February 6th, at 11:59pm Smithsonian Institute, National Museum of the American Indian: Internship Deloitte Consulting: Business Technology Analyst Summer Scholar Intern, Deloitte Consulting LLP Audubon Society of Portland: Internship   DEADLINE: Monday, February 11th, at 11:59pm American Heart Association: Undergraduate Summer Student Fellowship Artistic Toy Manufacturing Inc: Sales and Customer Service Assistant – Summer 2013 Maia Yogurt: Bucknell Student Intern   DEADLINE: Tuesday, February 12th, at 11:59pm Voice Media Group: INTERN   BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the summer. […]

The BPIP Internship Fund provides funding for selected undergraduate students (first-year students, sophomores, and juniors), who have secured full-time, unpaid summer internships with non-profit organization and government offices. The Fund helps students to gain valuable experience in their field of study and enhances Bucknell’s strong reputation in the workforce. The stipend amount is $3,000 and the application process is competitive. Students are strongly urged to attend one of the BPIP Internship Fund Information Sessions (all held in ELC 217): Friday, February 8th at 4pm Tuesday, February 12th at 1pm Thursday, February 21st at Noon Monday, March 4th at Noon – […]

This special three-part series will show students how to find and apply for federal positions. Participants will learn how to best leverage their skills and experiences to find the right federal fit. Landing Your Dream Job or Internship February 5, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EST, Coleman 221 What Happens After My Application is Submitted? March 20, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EST, Coleman 221 Securing Federal Employment Abroad April 11, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. EST, Coleman 221

Paychecks come with big choices! Want to enter the real world with confidence about managing your finances? Join us on 3 Thursdays in February to lunch (free pizza!) and learn about personal finance. Budgeting, Insurance & Taxes: February 14, Noon, ELC Forum Get ready for life after Bucknell with Curtis Nicholls, Assistant Professor of Management and learn the basics of personal finance. Professor Nicholls will cover budgeting for your lifestyle, talk about insurance and taxes, and explain the Time Value of Money. Managing Credit: February 21, Noon, ELC Forum In this session, Assistant Professor of Management Cindy Guthrie will discuss […]

Here’s what’s happening in the CDC this week: Monday, February 4 Communications and Arts Career Fair Prep Sessions: 4:30 – 5pm, ELC Gallery Theatre Tuesday, February 5 Pre-Health Program: Entrance Exam Information Session (MCAT, DAT. OAT, GRE): Noon – 1pm, BIOL 101 – Classroom Internships 101: Noon, ELC Gallery Theatre Landing Your Dream Job or Internship: Go Government Webinar Series, Part 1: 2-3pm, Coleman 221 Communications & Arts Fair Thursday, February 7 Graduate School Strategies: Noon – 1pm (light lunch served), O’Leary 232 Friday, February 8 POSTPONED TO MARCH 1st – Student Leadership Lunch Series: Preston Wells ’98: Noon – […]

You are invited to join an international group of students and faculty at the Quinnipiac Global Asset Management Education (G.A.M.E.) III Forum April 4-6, 2013 in New York City. This innovative investment conference is extremely beneficial for students that are planning to pursue a career within the financial services industry. Additional information about the G.A.M.E. III Forum is available at http://qgame.quinnipiac.edu. Early registration fees are $275 for students until March 1, 2013. After that date, registration fees increase to $325 for students. We are also offering an additional $75 registration discount for participants who reserve a three-night stay at the conference hotel. Early registration fees with a three-night reservation at the conference hotel are $200 for students until March 1, 2013. After that date, the special registration rate increases to $250. Pre-registration is required and on-site registration will not be available.

Get ready for a packed week of career events! Monday, January 28 RESUMANIA – walk-in time for resume reviews to help you get ready for the Internship & Job Fair 11 – 3:30 pm, CDC – 2nd Floor BPIP Internship Fund Info Session: 4 – 5:00 pm, ELC 217 CANCELED: Air Products Internships Info Session: 6 – 7:00 pm, DANA 113 Digitalent Pizza Party Presentation: “How to Work a Career Fair.” 7 – 8:00 pm, ELC 213 Tuesday, January 29 Internship & Job Fair – See who’s coming! 11 – 2:30 pm, Davis Gym NorthwesternMutual Info Session: 3:30 – 4:30 […]

DATE: Friday, February 1, 2013 TIME: 6:45 – 9:15 p.m. LOCATION: See your RA for Meeting Place First Night is a thirteen year old tradition held early in the Spring Semester as a celebration for the first-year class to mark the successful completion of their first semester and the beginning of their life-long journey as Bucknellians. In preparation for the event, each first-year class selects class colors and a motto and designs a class crest incorporating these symbols. In addition, each residence hall floor decorates two pages with photos, drawings, and quotes to reflect their first semester at Bucknell. The […]

Hopefully you’ve had a relaxing break and now it’s time to jump back into things – starting with the Internship & Job Fair on Tuesday, January 29th in Davis Gym from 11-2:30 pm.  Whether it is an Internship or a full-time job you are looking for, the Internship & Job Fair is where you should be! We have several programs to help you get prepared: 1. Attend one of the prep sessions for the Internship & Job Fair on Wed 1/23 at Noon in ELC Gallery Theatre or Thurs 1/24 at 5pm in ELC Gallery Theatre. If you aren’t sure why you should attend […]

It’s the first full week of classes and I know we are all adjusting to being insanely busy again – and loving being insanely busy again after a month of being at home. We are helping you ease in with events and programs starting mid-week. Don’t get used to it though – next week promises to be busy with the Internship & Job Fair on Tuesday the 29th! Until then, here’s what we’ve got planned for you this week: Wednesday, January 23 Alumni Take Over: Sarah Block ‘11, 2L at the George Washington University Law School All Day, Twitter: @BisonINCareers […]

On January 23rd  you have the opportunity to learn what it’s like to be in Law School from Sarah Block ’11. Follow Sarah on @BisonINCareers on Jan. 23 to learn more and ask questions. Sarah Block graduated summa cum laude in May 2011 with a double major in History and Spanish, and is now a second year law student at The George Washington University Law School (@gwlaw). She lives in Washington, DC near lots of other Bucknellians, including many of her fellow first-year SoJo hallmates. At Bucknell, Sarah completed a thesis titled “Stratified Boston: The Brahmins, the Irish and the […]

Just like last semester we will be publishing our “This Week In” post every Saturday (also look for this in the Message Center on Sundays) to help you plan for the week ahead, and while our full schedule of programs doesn’t really start until next week (Jan 21) we wanted to remind you of the recurring programs we offer. What I like to call “Every Week In.” NEW THIS SEMESTER: LinkedIn Profile Reviews on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:30- 3:30 pm you can set up an appointment ahead of time or walk-in between 1:30 – 3:30 for reviews of your LinkedIn […]

Welcome back, after what was hopefully a relaxing and enjoyable winter break! The campus just wasn’t the same without you here. I could find parking but missed the New York Times; I could find a treadmill but missed the fitness classes; I could find a table at the Bison but missed fighting the crowd…err OK not really on that one but in short…we missed all of you! And now classes have begun and, if you haven’t started already, now is a good time to get moving on your internship or job search. Here’s three tips to get you started: Get […]