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Yesterday we spent an extra hour with all our new CDC student workers (we call them “Peers”) reviewing what they had learned about resumes and practicing some resume reviews, and let me tell you…they were good! So, although you can all stop in to get your resumes reviewed by them (or us), I came across this article today and wanted to share it so you can have a head-start on creating that perfect resume. Please keep in mind these 7 tips are the authors opinion but they are great tips! So read on, check out the Steps to Success workshop […]

Hey there! I know it’s a little early in our relationship right  now and I don’t want to scare you off I just wanted to say “Hi!” Many students don’t fully discover the amazing resources available to them through the career center until it’s too late and we often hear, “I wish I would have come sooner.” We don’t want that to be you. I’m not saying you need to come in now but I am saying it’s better if you don’t want until second semester senior year. But here’s what you’re going to want to know – we are […]

While many of you are packing to return to Bucknell soon we know that some of you are packing for some amazing places. Studying Abroad is an awesome experience , one not to be missed, but just because you are not in Lewisburg doesn’t mean you have to miss out on finding a great internship. We thought we’d share our tips on finding an internship while you are studying abroad. For Students Studying Aboad in the Fall Most internship searches are conducted successfully in the Spring, so going abroad in the Fall should not create problems for most students. However, […]

Now it’s easy to find them because all on campus jobs are now listed in the BRIDGE! You know, that familiar place where you go to find externships, internships and off campus jobs…To get started go to the BRIDGE and click on the “Campus Jobs” link Here are some BRIDGE related posts to help you on your way: Guide to the BRIDGE Parents just don’t understand The BRIDGE: Bursting the Bubble How to sign up for an event on the BRIDGE Additional resources for Students Working on Campus Student Employment Frequently Asked Questions For work-study related questions contact finaid@bucknell.edu or […]

Educational inequity limits the life prospects of millions of children – be part of the solution with Teach For America (1st application deadline is August 19th!) Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates and professionals—of all majors, backgrounds, and career interests—who commit to teach for two years in urban and rural low-income communities and become lifelong leaders in expanding educational opportunity. After their two years in the classroom, Teach For America alumni move into every sector to continue expanding opportunity in the long term. This fall, over 9,000 corps members will be teaching in 43 regions […]

I came across this post on a blog I frequent when searching for career advice to share and the timing and topic made it perfect to share – Posted by Grace Kutney (of Sweet Careers Consulting), on August 5th, 2011 from Guest Author: William Frierson is a staff writer for CollegeRecruiter.com. Has your internship been a success? If you enjoyed your experience and want to find a more permanent position with that employer, then tell him or her. Even though your internship may be over, your job search is not. That’s why it is important to stay connected to the […]

Everyday LinkedIn gets more into the game with new and improved features that make the tool easier to use and more functional when applying or searching  for jobs. They’ve also started to make a concerted effort toward more student-friendly features with some new additions to the profile section are another step in that direction. Here’s a quick run down of them from the LinkedIn Blog: Projects: Participating in projects shows that you can apply classroom learning to real-world challenges and work effectively in a team. Add compelling research or class projects to your profile – especially those that demonstrate experience […]

In the age of emails, texting and Facebook I think people forget how much fun it is to get mail. Not junk mail but real mail, a card, a letter, a postcard…heck even Netflix makes my day! So that’s why a couple years ago we started sending out postcards in the summer. Here’s the latest and greatest – I hope you like it and getting this little bit of non-junk mail makes your day…and of course you save it so you know what’s happening this Fall! I know it’s August but we are already gearing up for your arrival back […]

This event lends so much awesomeness to blogging that it’s almost difficult to think of a fun way to jazz it up. I mean, what else do you say when you get to go to an event and network with the people from the production company that worked on THE HANGOVER?! Enough said, right? An Open Discussion with Bucknell Hollywood Insiders August 14, 2011 – RSVP on the BRIDGE by 8/11 3-6pm American Film Institute, 2021 North Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027 Chris Bender ’93 and JC Spink ’94 founded BENDERSPINK in 1998.  Benderspink is a diversified management/production company […]

from Career Online Blog! by Adil Syed Interviews can be a harrying experience. You want the job, but the stress of having to answer questions correctly while making sure not to commit any behavioral mistakes can lead to a disaster. Here are the top 10 tips from Career Online Blog! to help you out…and remember you can also come into the CDC for mock interviews, which are a great way to accomplish the #1 tip. Tip 1: Role Play Prepare in advance for the questions you may be asked by the interviewer. Practice sounding natural while having your responses ready. […]

Pilot Inspektor? Oh wait no…that’s Jason Lee’s kid’s name… OK so from MediaBistro.com‘s MediaJobsDaily blog here’s a fun article about ridiculous job titles (if you couldn’t tell from the title of this post…) Are these job titles the most ridiculous you’ve heard? Our favorites: Web Alchemist, Ant Colony Foreman(????), Social Media Swami, Public Happy Maker. Now we recall that Fast Company says that people with weird titles have a “sense of ownership of, engagement with, and excitement about their jobs.” But what on earth does an ant colony foreman do? Sam Fiorella, who wrote the article that appeared on PR […]

At the end of every interview they turn to you and say “Do you have any questions for us?” and if you answered “No,” it’s not the worst mistake but if you really want to wow them having a few questions is a great way to make a GREAT impression. Thinking of questions for the interviewer is hard though, especially when you have a lot of other stress, that’s why when I saw this post by youtern I wanted to share it. So here it is…interview questions YOU can ask (and help make a great impression)!   Interviews aren’t a one […]

Whether you are still looking or have given up this post is all things internships, including how to make the most of your summer if you don’t have one! A recent article from The Vault, No Internship, No Job? No Excuse, explains how to develop job skills even if you don’t have a job and visually warns of the dangers of becoming a lazy house cat(disclaimer: I have nothing against house cats) Great advice from your own peer and some more from Intern Queen Campus Ambassador’s (want to be Bucknell’s?): From Melinda: What to do if you haven’t landed a […]

For all you fashionista’s out there…this seems like a really great opportunity to do something you love, build your resume and make some money, all while sporting the latest trends….what’s not to love? Rent the Runway is recruiting 4-8 women leaders from Bucknell for a unique internship opportunity with Rent the Runway Background: For those of you who are not familiar with Rent the Runway, RTR was founded November 2009 by two Harvard Business School entrepreneurs who wanted to make designer fashion affordable, fun, and aspirational for all women.  Renttherunway.com is a members-only website where women can rent designer dresses […]

Back at the end of March we welcomed Ray Sisson ’87 back to campus for a talk entitled “From Law to CEO in Aviation – An International Career.” Mr. Sisson was an economics major at Bucknell and is now the CEO of AWAS, an aviation/aeronautics company in Dublin, Ireland.   We made the most of Mr. Sisson’s visit from across the pond and wanted to share with you what we, at the CDC, gleaned from his talk. Here goes: How does one go from having no idea of what they want to do to doing something they love and living in […]