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2011 version of the above saying: You apply for a job with that profile? I know you think I’m just being old and preachy and I “just don’t get it” but here is what I do know: if you have a Facebook profile you can almost guarantee that employers are going to search for it and, if they can find it, they are going to have a looksy at whatever you allow them to see. How do I know this? Well, for one, employers tell us! We recently had an employer reach out to us to express a bit of […]

Here are just a few – Deadline:  Friday April 8,  11:59pm Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit: Computer Programmer Intern Nation Institute: Internship Johnson & Johnson: Finance Co-Op Patuxent National Wildlife Visitor Center: Internship   Deadline:  Monday April 11,  11:59pm YMCA of the Rockies: Marketing Intern Entercom Communication: Interns Haverford Partnership for Economic Development: Communication Technology Specialist Allant Group: Marketing Support Environment New Jersey: Summer Interns World Wildlife Fund: Media Specialist Intern City National Bank: Summer Intern Turning Earth: Financial and Strategic Analyst Intern Northwestern Mutual Financial Network (Philadelphia): Financial Representative Intern Avon: Summer Interships – Research & Development Sagefrog Marketing Group, […]

What is it with Matthew McConaughey and playing lawyers? He certainly makes the case to be a lawyer for me. But if you don’t want to just pretend to be a lawyer make sure you sign up for the Mock LSAT this Sunday, April 10th at Noon in Coleman 221. An actual retired LSAT exam will given under realistic conditions  and tests will be scored on site. Sign Up Deadline: April 8, 2011 (on the BRIDGE); Space limited to 30 Until then…practice your own closing arguments httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7f-BgDgpmE

Panel Discussion: Graduate School in the Sciences Monday, April 11, 2011 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Bertrand Library – Traditional Reading Room Free Pizza! Learn from a panel of alumni doctoral students and faculty advisors about graduate school in the sciences:  why go, for what types of careers, when and how to apply, fellowships, and resources available on and off campus; there will be time for questions and answers during and after the program. Panelists: Sara Fenstermacher ’08, PhD candidate, Neuroscience, Harvard University Carolyn Ritterson Lew ’04, PhD candidate, Cell and Molecular Biology, Boston University Andrea Halpern, Professor of Psychology and […]

April 7th, 2011 | 5:30 – 6:30 | ELC Center Room Come hear advice and perspectives from Bucknell alumni who will examine career paths that utilize the studio art degree while discussing their work and available opportunities.  The conversation will include a question and answer period and an opportunity to meet (and network with!) the alumni panelists. Alumni Panelists: John Hartmann ’79, President, Hartmann Fine Art Conservation Services Lisa Miller ’79, Artist, Lisa Miller Art Beverly Tadeu ’79, Metal-smith, Jewelry

Love Your Money: Make Smart Choices about Credit, Stocks & Investing Part of the “Life After Bucknell” workshop series for seniors Tuesday, April 12 | Noon – 12:50 pm | ELC Center Room RSVP by 4/8 – Lunch Provided Big paychecks come with big choices! Join us for lunch on April 12 – a personal finance professional will help you prepare for your life after Bucknell. Get your questions answered: What is the difference between a Roth and a 401k? Should I invest in CDs? A mutual fund? Stocks? Can I afford a new car? How do I improve my […]

Learn about the changes to the GRE on the GRE web site. If you are planning to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) in preparation for applying to graduate or professional school, you can learn more about some upcoming changes to the examination on the GRE site.  Some of the changes will be to make the computerized testing experience “friendlier” and easier to use.  Some of the changes will be in the types of questions.  For example, there will no longer be antonyms and analogies, but more of a focus on reading with test completion, sentence equivalency,  and reading comprehension […]

The Glimpse Correspondents Program is for talented writers and photographers with a passion for storytelling and a knack for finding truly unique stories. The program is open to anyone between the ages of 18 and 34 who will be working, volunteering, or studying outside of their home country for at least 10 weeks. Correspondents receive the following benefits: $600 stipend Support from a team of professional editors Career training in writing and photography Guaranteed publication on Glimpse.org Possibility of being featured on NationalGeographic.com The Glimpse Correspondents program is an opportunity for students, volunteers, teachers, and travelers who will be abroad […]

Coming to your Hall soon … First Year Career Check-Ins! April 4 – 15, individually scheduled 30 minute programs in residence halls…check with your RA to find out when! Wondering what you need to be thinking about and do regarding your career?  The Career Development Center and your peers have a couple important suggestions.  At this brief career check-in, to be scheduled on your hall, a CDC staff member and upper class student will share information about 2 important resources for you to know about:  1. Externships 2. Alumni (and how to connect). Bite-sized snacks for bite-sized information: Pizza bagels […]

I know it may seem “hard” but once you get the hang of it signing up for an event on the BRIDGE is super easy…especially since if you are signed in to myBucknell, and on this page (for one), you can access the BRIDGE without signing in again. OK so let’s say just got my email about this awesome panel happening on April 4th and want to go…here are the steps Sign into the BRIDGE Mouse over the “Calendar” tab and then click on “Career Center Calendar” You will see today’s events On the right you will see a calendar […]

Here are just a few – Deadline:  Friday April 1,  11:59pm Visions In Action: Internship Mediabrands: Summer Intern – NY National Parks Conservation Association: Internship Geisinger Medical Center JanPlan: 2011 Summer JanPlan Internship Program Global Youth Village: Internship Baltimore Sun: Internship Women’s Research and Education Institute: Internship Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice: Internship Deadline:  Monday April 4,  11:59pm Second Chance Employment Services: Intern Ohio Commerce Bank: Credit Analyst Internship Gravic, Inc.: Programmer Intern Cline Davis & Mann, Inc.: Department Interns North Western Mutual Financial (Meadows Financial Group): Financial Representative Internship Federal Judicial Center: Education Division Intern Capstone Strategic, Inc.: […]

This Thursday, March 31 at 7:00 PM in Dana 113, Tim Willeford from IBM will present “IBM Corporate Service Corps: My experience in Egypt.” Here is an overview of the talk: “IBM’s has a Corporate Social Responsibility and leadership development program called Corporate Service Corps. Modeled in part after the Peace Corps, it sends teams of high-performing employees from around the world on 3-4 week long overseas assignments to help improve the lives and circumstances of the country they are in. Tim Willeford from IBM spent one month in Egypt in 2010, and will share his story.” As the Global […]

Did you get a great internship for the summer? Awesome! Now do you need a place to live? Well we can help…we’ve compiled a list of sites that are a great start to your search. Help Yourself to Housing Guide is a great resource which includes where to begin, what kind of decisions you need to make, housing laws you need to be aware of and much more. General Sites: ApartmentGuide.com Campus Rent College Apartments Craig’s List InternHousing.com (must be issued a Username/Password by your employer) Easy Roommate Educational Housing Services MyCheapApartments.com Sublet.com StudentRent.com For good sites by city or […]

Want to be James Bond? Idolize Austin Powers? Great stalker? Well then you don’t want to miss this alumni panel on, “Intelligence as a Career,” and no, I don’t mean being smart…although smart is certainly something you will have to be. I mean spying, well in laymen terms. So on April 4 at  5:30 pm in the ELC Center Room join 3 alumni for dinner and a discussion  on careers in intelligence. Sally Botsai ’57, board member, Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO) and former NSA officer David Kahn ’51, foremost expert of cryptology and author of The Codebreakers George […]

Over the past seven years the Summer Institute for General Management (SIGM) has provided participants the unique opportunity to explore the foundations of business with Stanford’s world-renowned GSB faculty. Students from top universities from around the world participate in the intensive four-week residential program on Stanford’s campus in the heart of Silicon Valley. Combining MBA-style classes, professional development workshops and networking opportunities with top-level companies, SIGM empowers emerging professionals as they embark upon their careers. The SIGM curriculum is designed to meet the needs of liberal arts, science, and assumes no previous study in any business field. The coursework covers […]