Search & Additional Links

Take time over Thanksgiving Break to network with those around the dinner table – you’d be surprised to find out who works where and does what, and even better, who that person may know and be able to refer you to as well. Let friends and family know you are looking for a job or an internship and you may find out that your very own connections may be very helpful to you in your search! Some other lessons we can learn from Thanksgiving as adapted from Claire Klieger of Penn Career Services Blog Many people have a strategy for […]

I don’t know about you but Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday – just a day centered around great food and taking a moment to appreciate everything we have, large or small. This year we are giving you another reason to give thanks: access to over 48,000 alumni connections! So starting today (November 12) you now all have automatic access to the Alumni Directory in B-Link. You can use this directory to make connections  do industry research, set up informational interviews or the Thanksgiving and Winter breaks, or ask how a certain city is to live in! To make the most of this resource we […]

We’ve got another full schedule for November and lots of chances to get FREE LUNCH! Monday, November 12 Interviewing Tips 4:00 – 4:30 pm, CDC International Students and the Internship Search – RSVP Required 6:00 – 7:00 pm, ELC Arches Lounge Tuesday, November 13 BPIP Luncheon Panel & Info Session – Sign up by 11/12! Noon – 1:00 pm, ELC Center Room Wednesday, November 14 Capitol Hill McAllister & Quinn Info Session 10:00 – 11:00 am, ELC 217 Capitol Hill McAllister & Quinn Info Session Noon – 1:00 pm, ELC 217 Advice from Alumnae in Advertising 5 pm, Taylor 210 Thursday, November 15 Internships […]

Are you interested in working in the advertising industry? Want to learn how to utilize your Bucknell education to pursue an advertising career? Then mark your calendars for Wednesday, Nov 14, 5 pm, Taylor 113. Jennie Purtell ’01 and Jessie Lively ’05 who both work at TRIS3CT in Chicago want to share what you need to know about the industry in order to be successful in your internship and job search – especially with interviews. Come hear from them on: Wednesday, Nov 14 | 5 pm | Taylor 113 (please note the room change from 210) Also, check out the […]

If you are a First Year or Sophomore with an interest in public policy consider applying to this leadership conference at the Harvard Kennedy School on February 21st. Students admitted to the Public Policy Leadership Conference (PPLC) will hear from guest speakers who share information on graduate programs in public policy, career opportunities, and fellowships. Several Harvard professors, staff, and students conduct various workshops on policy issues, career planning, resume building, and leadership. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about graduate school application strategies and public service-related fellowships to fund grad school. To be eligible you must be […]

Have lunch with Congressman Christopher Carney ‘P13 and learn why courage is an essential leadership trait for a successful career. Friday,  November 16 | Noon – 1:00 pm | ELC Center Room | RSVP by 11/14 His resume includes: U.S. Congressman, Pennsylvania 10th Congressional District Commander, United States Navy Reserve Associate Professor of Political Science at Penn State University Terrorism intelligence analyst 1995-present Bipartisan Policy Center’s Homeland Security Project Founding board member of Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation Founding board member of GiveGab.com Founding partner of Stone City Solutions, LLC. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with a successful Bucknell parent […]

2013 Summer Internship Opportunities We are pleased to introduce our Discover Goldman Sachs virtual information series and recruiting effort. Through this effort we aim to broaden our reach and provide you a better opportunity to learn about our internship opportunities. We will be offering: Virtual information sessions to learn about who we are, what we do and our divisional career opportunities Topical training sessions to enhance your resume writing, interview and self-promotion skills A formal interview process at the Goldman Sachs office location of your preference Networking opportunities with Goldman Sachs professionals across various divisions Please join our virtual information […]

Date: Thursday, November 8 2012 Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: ELC Walls Lounge Presented by members of the Bucknell Professional Network (BPN) Learn the basics about how to manage your professional reputation now, while you are a student, and why it is so important — in the internship/job search, at your internship site, and online. Hear what employers tell us. Find out how to avoid online mistakes that will cost you a job. FREE Food and Professional Pictures for you to use on an online networking site and/or email profile!   BROUGHT TO YOU BY CDC: BUCKNELL PROFESSIONAL […]

We’ve got a full schedule for the first fill week of November! Monday, November 5 Alumni Take Over: John Stevenson ’11 Asst Mechanical Engineer at Burns & McDonnell All Day, Twitter: @BisonINCareers Interviewing Tips 4:00 – 4:30 pm, CDC Arts Career Panel: Internships & Jobs in the Arts 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Bucknell Hall Pre-Health JanPlan Deadline Tuesday, November 6 Pre-Health: Preparing for application to professional school Noon – 1:00 pm, ELC Center Room BPIP Information Session 5:00 – 5:45 pm, ELC 217 Wednesday, November 7 Capitol Hill Internship Program Info Session Noon – 1:00 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre Employer Session: UBS 6:00 – 7:00 […]

If you are studying abroad next semester but know that you want to 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 for a CDC Peer Specialist position by Wednesday, November 14. To apply, send a resume and cover letter for any and all positions that interest you. To get a more detailed description of the positions, let Sarah Bell (sarah.bell@bucknell.edu) know and she will send them to you (or look for them in the CDC department folder under Peer Specialists).   Positions […]

Would you love to work at a university?  Hear advice and perspectives from Bucknell alumni who work in Higher Education as professional staff in various functions of universities. The conversation will include a question and answer period and an opportunity to meet (and network with!) the alumni panelists. Lunch will be provided. Friday, November 9 | Noon | ELC Center Room (256) Panelists will include: Richard Alexander ’03, Assistant Men & Women’s Track & Field Coach, Bucknell University Wayne Branker ’06, Associate Director of Admissions, Long Island University Nicole Loyd ’95, Vice-President for Student Affairs, Moravian College Kellen Smith ’03, […]

Alumni and students will speak about their internships and work experiences, and provide tips on how to locate and secure internships and jobs in museums, galleries and auction houses. Monday, Nov. 5 |  5:30 – 6:30 pm | Bucknell Hall Panelists: Sarah Battle ’14, Smithsonian American Museum of Art, Washington, DC, Summer 2012 Erin Hozack ’08, Gallery Manager, Denise Bibro Fine Art Gallery, New York, NY Kimi Kitada ’10, Exhibition Facilitator, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Curatorial Intensive Associate, Independent Curators International (ICI), New York, NY Morgan Slade ’13, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Sotheby’s, New York, NY, Summer 2012 […]

Recap of John’s Day in the Life on Storify – he did a GREAT job! On November 5th you have the opportunity to learn what it’s like to be an Assistant Mechanical Engineer at Burns & McDonnell, what it takes to become LEED certified and what means to be an EIT (Engineer-in-Traning) from John Stevenson ’11 who’s doing it all! Follow John on @BisonINCareers on Nov. 5 to learn more and ask questions. John graduated in May 2011 with a B.S. with Honors in Mechanical Engineering. He works for Burns & McDonnell in Fort Worth, Texas. Burns & McDonnell is […]

Monday, October 29 Capitol Hill Internship Program Info Session Noon – 1:00 pm, ELC 217 CANCELED – Interviewing Tips 4:00 – 4:30 pm, CDC Tuesday, October 30 CANCELED – Employer Session: PwC Presents: Audit Case Study 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Taylor 113 Thursday, November 1 Rescheduled for 11/12 – BentN Fieldtrip: NYC Uncubed – Registration required by 11/8 10:00 am, New York, NY Employer Presentation: Department of Labor – FREE LUNCH! Noon – 1:00 pm, Taylor 115 Employer Presentation: First Quality Enterprises, Inc. for ChemE, MechE, EE Students 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Dana 113 Remember to check the BRIDGE for […]

Are you looking to intern or volunteer abroad?  Here is more about a great organization – Cross Cultural Solutions – a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that addresses critical global issues by providing meaningful and sustainable volunteer service to communities abroad, and contributing responsibly to local economies. http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org/