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This fall, Idealist is bringing hundreds of graduate schools to 17 cities across the country. If you’ve been thinking of applying, this could be a great opportunity to meet in person with admissions staff from a variety of programs. Get  more information (including a list of  schools attending in each city) or sign up to attend a fair here: http://www.idealist.org/gradfairs; these fairs are free. Here are the dates and cities we thought you might want to be aware of: New York – September 13 Baltimore – September 27 Washington, DC – September 28 Philadelphia – October 1 Also save the […]

  If you were to ask a group of children what they want to do when they grow up, there’s a slim chance that any of them will describe their aspiration to talk to strangers. Perhaps even smaller is the chance that any will declare their desire to live in an RV with four other people, sleep in Wal-Mart parking lots, take cold showers, and subsist on off-brand cereal and Coca-Cola. But that is exactly what I am doing with my grown-up life. As a Roadtripper with the public television series “Roadtrip Nation,” I spent the summer traveling across the […]

This is a job opportunity for any recent grads who are looking for employment/service opportunities in the local area.  We know the job market is tough and this might be a good match for someone who is deciding what to do, wants work experience before grad school, or wants to stay in the Lewisburg area for a year or two. The Bucknell Office of Civic Engagement and the Department of Education are seeking a recent college grad or other qualified candidate to help us coordinate an after-school tutoring program with local schools and work on community service projects. This full-time […]

Recent grads, yes, I’m still pestering you! If you happened to miss taking the post-grad survey before graduation we’d love it if you could take it now. It’s so easy this year and so fast and helps us (and future Bucknellians) out so much! Just follow this link. It will ask you to enter your Bucknell Username and Password, which will be the same as what you used for myBucknell (If you don’t remember your password, contact the Tech Desk to have your alumni password reset). It is really that easy and it helps us out a lot. If you […]

Tim Handorf of Bestcollegesonline.com recently published an article “The 20 Best Job Apps for New Grads” that we thought we’d share with all of you. I’ve used some of these apps can see how they would be useful for job searching. Here’s all 20 of them from Bestcollegesonline.com: Laptop manufacturers have to be worried. Based on absolutely no proof, we’re guessing you could probably land a space shuttle with an iPad now. One thing we’re certain you can do is make your job search easier. So if you’re a new graduate, traipsing around Europe or camping out in Zuccotti Park, don’t […]

You’re invited…Bucknell Professional Network in NYC Event July 10 – RSVP July 3 6:00-8:00PM The Terrace Club, 25 West 51st Street, NY, NY 10019 If you are interning, working, living in or planning to visit New York City this summer, plan on attending this event. This is an opportunity to network with alumni and current student interns working in the city. Learn from Career Development Center staff how to leverage your current internship for future opportunities and how to stay connected with individuals you meet during your experience. Student Registration (Two [easy] steps): Sign up on the BRIDGE Complete Google […]

Postings for on-campus jobs can be found on the BRIDGE! To access the BRIDGE, log in to myBucknell: Go to Quick Links/Career Development Center/click BRIDGE Answer profile questions, land on BRIDGE homepage Scroll down and click “Campus Jobs” or “Work-Study Jobs” links There are several jobs listed with various departments with upcoming deadlines so don’t hesitate! Help: – Financial aid package-related questions (like work-study), contact finaid@bucknell.edu or call 570-577-1331 – BRIDGE questions, contact cdc@bucknell.edu or call 570-577-1238 If you get a job on campus, you will need to fill out several forms and bring a few identifying documents with you […]

UBS is offering an exciting opportunity for rising juniors this summer.  The event is titled Unlock Your Potential, and is a networking skills workshop for undergraduate women. Event: Unlock Your Potential: Networking Skills Workshop Date:  Thursday, July 12th Time: 1:00-6:30pm Location: UBS : 1285 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY This UBS educational event is designed to equip women entering their junior year of college with networking skills that will help them navigate the internship search process. We are proud to have Lindsey Pollak present “Networking for the Bashful to the Brave“. In addition, there will be opportunities to […]

We came across this great article from Consumer Media Network on “Transitioning A Student Wardrobe to the Workplace,” and thought it was full of great advice. Whether you are starting your first job, your first internship or your 3rd internship this article shares tips and advice to help transition your college wardrobe into appropriate interview, internship, or work attire. Updating your wardrobe in preparation for that new job or internship doesn’t need to be as daunting, or as expensive, as it may seem: “Understanding the basics you will need to get started, some general guidelines for making the right impression, […]

We know many of you are off to great internships this summer (remember to let us know what you are up to!) and wanted to share this great article from US News & World Report “On Careers” Section. We agree with the author that, “if you make the most of your internship by going above and beyond your tasks, you will be infinitely better-equipped with a deeper resume, recommendations, and potential opportunities in the future.” But be wary of these eight common ways interns blow opportunities, like “Failing to ask questions or ask for more work.” Read the full article […]

It’s time again for our annual summer DC Networking Event for Students & Alumni! June 20, 201 6:00 – 8:30 pm Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1779 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Summer networking event in Washington, DC, hosted by the Career Development Center, Alumni Career Services, and the Bucknell Professional Network.  The focus of the event is the Bucknell Institute for Public Policy (BIPP). Professor Abe Feuerstein will speak about BIPP, followed by a panel discussion with four BIPP Advisory Board members. The panelists are as follows:  Chad Bown ’94, Senior Economist, Development Economics Research Group, The World […]

7 students are the lucky (after a lot of hard work) recipients of a stipend this summer to help them gain experience on The Hill provided through the Capitol Hill Internship Fund. The Capitol Hill Internship Program was established in 2005 to provide internship opportunities in Washington, DC or local Congressional districts for students who are interested in learning more about the Legislative Branch. This program provides a stipend of $300 per week up to a maximum of $3,000 for the summer for students who are able to secure an unpaid, non-credit internship. The application deadline is late November/early December. […]

32 remarkably hardworking students are the happy recipients of a stipend that will help them gain valuable experience from a non-paid internship in the non-profit or public sectors.  The BPIP Internship stipend is funded entirely through the generous donations of alumni, parents and friends of Bucknell. Since it’s founding in 2001, the BPIP Internship Fund has assisted over 200 students in pursuing internship experiences in the public interest sector. Check out who they are and what they are doing this summer here. To learn more about the program, check out pictures, and see spotlights of past recipients please visit the […]

Soon to be recent grads: Campus Philly Opportunity Fair 2012 Hosted at Villanova University Monday, June 18, 2012, Noon to 3pm Campus Philly’s annual Opportunity Fair makes it easy for recent grads (2008-2012) to discover awesome career opportunities. Come meet representatives from Comcast, Verizon Wireless, Vanguard and other regional employers and you may land a job! There will also be dozens of regional grad schools presenting their fantastic programs as well as civic organizations that can help you get engaged in your community. Register by June 1st and you will be automatically entered into our special raffle. The prize? $100 […]

In just a few more days,the semester officially ends but we’re still going to be here at Career Services for you which means I’ll still be tweeting, posting to the blog and Facebook, and adding pins to Pinterest. Our hours shift a little but we are open throughout the summer (8-Noon, 1-4pm) so feel free to call: 570-577-1238, email: cdc@bucknell.edu or send us a note through Facebook or Twitter. And remember to tell us what you are up to this summer by filling out this quick form Here are a few oldies but goodie that deserve a second look: Life […]