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October 25th, 2011

Key Internships on the BRIDGE…

Here are just a few – Deadline: Thursday, October 31st at 11:59pm Hershey’s – The Hershey Company: Intern – Corporate Social Responsibility Bloomberg: Brand Ambassador Intern Deadline: Monday, November 7th at 11:59pm PricewaterhouseCoopers: PwC Advisory Forensics Intern Summer 2012 – All Cities, All Locations PricewaterhouseCoopers: PwC Advisory Technology Intern Summer 2012 – All Cities, All Locations PricewaterhouseCoopers: PwC Advisory Management Intern Summer 2012 – All Cities, All Locations BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the summer. If you have any technical difficulties with your application, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu before the […]

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October 25th, 2011

A Taste of L’Oréal – Application Deadline 11/14

A Taste of our Company Visit our headquarters and get a behind-the-scenes look at how we work. Most of all, network with top executives and interview for a 2011 internship. A Taste of our Culture At L’Oréal, creativity and development are key. Learn about our innovative approach to marketing and brand management as our marketers and creative teams coach you through a marketing case. It’s a rare opportunity to gain insight into the types of projects L’Oréal Brand Managers oversee; plus get personalized feedback. A Taste of our City Experience one of the most inspirational backdrops in the world – […]

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October 24th, 2011

Public Service Week!

Starting the week of Oct. 31st we will be hosting our second annual Public Service Week, where we bring you lots of great panels, alumni talks, lunches and networking opportunities to learn more about the Public Service Sector. Be sure to check the BRIDGE for additional details and to sign up for events (lots of them have FREE FOOD and limited space so RSVPs are required) Here’s what we have planned for you this year: Tuesday, November 1 Lunch: Capitol Hill Internship Program ELC 241, Noon Past Capitol Hill interns will share their experiences with students who are interested in […]

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October 23rd, 2011

Simon Diversity Weekend: Sun, Nov 6th – Mon, Nov 7th

Simon Diversity Weekend is an opportunity for African American, Hispanic American and Native American prospective students to: Meet current students, faculty, alumni, and administrators Learn about Simon’s membership in The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management and our unique program offerings, student life, and career management resources Receive valuable information about the admissions process and scholarship opportunities The Simon School will cover the cost of the Sunday night hotel stay, as well as meals during the event.  In addition, further assistance for travel costs is available on a need-basis.  For more information on travel assistance, please contact Lisa Bravo at […]

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October 22nd, 2011

Princeton in Africa Fellowships

I’d say that one of the only downsides to this job is learning about all the awesome opportunities out there that I am no longer eligible for. For instance: Princeton in Africa (PiAf), which offers yearlong fellowship opportunities with a variety of organizations that work across the African continent. PiAf Fellows work in service-oriented positions in many different fields, including humanitarian aid, public health, conservation, and education. The more I checked in to this fellowship to write about it the more I wanted to apply. I ran into this inspiring blog, Beyond the Gate, featuring first-person perspectives from recent alums […]

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October 21st, 2011

BRIDGE & B-Link Basics with Lyndsay Shand ’12 and Sara Lederman ’13

Heard of B-Link but not sure how to get it? Having trouble searching for an internship on the BRIDGE? Well … no more! These are 2 great Bucknell resources that you just can’t go on not knowing about! Thurs. October 27 | Noon – 1pm | ELC Center Room There will be pizza so sign up! Join Lyndsay Shand ’12 and Sara Lederman ’13 to learn how to effectively use B-Link to network with alumni who are in your field of interest as well as tips on using the BRIDGE…and why you should be using both NOW in the job […]

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October 20th, 2011

Juniors – the EXTERNSHIP program is now open for YOU!

Hey Juniors…want a great experience over winter break…NOW YOU can apply to the Externship Program! Follow the instructions below and apply by 11:59pm on November 1 Have your resume critiqued by the CDC Read, sign & deliver Externship Participation Agreement to the CDC (Botany Building) Apply for up to 6 externship opportunities on the BRIDGE by November 1 For each individual externship, upload the following documents on the BRIDGE: Resume Cover letter Need Help? Check out these instructions for BRIDGE application Enter your order of preference for the externships you applied to What next? In November/December: You will receive your […]

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October 19th, 2011

Bucknell Health Network (BHN) Homecoming Events

This weekend is Homecoming weekend, and the BHN (Bucknell Health Network) has two events planned that you may be interested in. The first is this Friday, October 21 at 5:00 in the Gallery Theater. Dr. Jeff Lewis will be talking about good options for both extracurricular activities as well as summer opportunities that will look good on your application. He is also going to talk about writing the personal statement. Dr. Lewis is both a physician and a dentist and has been working in the admissions/advising field for some time, so I would highly recommend trying to make it to […]

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October 17th, 2011

2 Grad School Info Sessions

Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon – Business School Information Session DATE: Thursday, October 20 TIME: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: LC Gallery Theatre The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon will present an MBA workshop for interested students from all academic disciplines who may be considering an MBA in either their short or long-term career plans.  This workshop could focus on answering questions like: Why should I consider an MBA? How do I choose an MBA program? Should I study full-time or part-time? How do I get in? When is the right time to pursue an MBA? […]

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October 16th, 2011

Roadtrip Nation making Bucknell a stop on College Campuses Fall Tour

Roadtrip Nation, which produces the public television series “Roadtrip Nation,” has embarked on its 10-year mark of sending students out on the Road to define their own Roads in life by traveling in its Green RV to more than 40 college campuses across the U.S. as part of its annual Fall Tour. Bucknell was one of the stops way back when (I think in 2004…) and they loved the campus so much (who wouldn’t?) they are coming back! On October 25 (from 10 -3) a team of Roadies will bring their on-the-Road expertise to Bucknell students by sharing their personal […]

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October 14th, 2011

Pre-Health Program: JanPlan Info Sessions

Learn about the winter break Pre-Health JanPlan observation program and the requirements for participation at the JanPlan Information Sessions DATE:  Thursday, October 20 or Tuesday, October 25 TIME:  Noon – 12:30pm LOCATION:   BIO102           Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors; attendance at ONE JanPlan Info Session is required for participation.

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October 13th, 2011

Alumni Talk and Lunch: Federal Hiring – Understanding the Process

Ali (Zimmerer) Rivera ’08, Contract Specialist, Department of Homeland Security will be back on campus for Homecoming and is hosting a talk and luncheon outlining the Federal Hiring Process on Friday, October 21 at Noon in the Willard Smith Library (Vaughn Literature Building). Ali  will discuss the federal hiring process and give pointers on creating a federal resume and how to use the USAJOBS.gov website using her own account to walk you through the process.  The Library is reserved until 4:00 pm, so you can come by anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 pm with your resume and questions.  Lunch will […]

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October 12th, 2011

Externship Resumania 2011

Walk in time for all you sophomores who are applying to the Externship Program and need to get that resume critiqued (program requirement). Critiques are 5-7 minutes with a student worker or counselor and are administered on a first come-first served basis. All sophomores who plan to apply to the program are required to have a resume critique by the application deadline of October 18. WE WILL COME SEE YOU! Friday, October 14 11am-Noon in Smith Hall Lounge 1D Noon-2pm in Mods/Laundry Mod 2pm-4pm in McDonnell Hall Lounge-1st Floor COME SEE US! Monday, October 17 & Tuesday, October 18 10am-4pm […]

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October 12th, 2011

Are Your Listening Skills Killing Your Chances Of Landing A Job?

With On-Campus Recruiting (OCR) in full swing we thought this post from Glassdoor.com Blog by Debra Wheatman was very pertinent. Enjoy! Good Luck! Schedule a Mock Interview! Come to Interview Tips (every Monday at 5pm)! In this article Debra explains, “It is normal and expected that you will be slightly nervous. The art of listening should not be diminished! Oftentimes, people tend to talk more when they are nervous. During an interview this can work against you.” She goes on to explain the other problem with failing to listen, “you may miss some important clues or red flags related to […]

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