Congratulations on officially becoming a member of the alumni community at First Night! Alumni Relations & the Career Development Center are happy to share that you are now have access to the networks & clubs in B-Link, the online alumni community. This is a great privilege that comes along with responsibilities. Below you will see some tips of why and how to interact with alumni. Tips for Reaching Out to Alumni Effectively: Let them get to know you before asking for something–Many professionals are going to be busy, as well as thinking about their own reputations in their workplace. While they [...]
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Monday, February 11th, 2013
First Night = Access to B-Link
Tags: B-Link Access, first years
Posted in FirstYear | Comments OffWednesday, January 16th, 2013
Welcome Back!
Welcome back, after what was hopefully a relaxing and enjoyable winter break! The campus just wasn’t the same without you here. I could find parking but missed the New York Times; I could find a treadmill but missed the fitness classes; I could find a table at the Bison but missed fighting the crowd…err OK not really on that one but in short…we missed all of you! And now classes have begun and, if you haven’t started already, now is a good time to get moving on your internship or job search. Here’s three tips to get you started: Get [...]
Tags: Alumni, B-Link Access, BRIDGE Deadlines, Career Fairs, Networking
Posted in @BPIP, FirstYear, Juniors, Seniors, Sophomores | Comments OffMonday, November 12th, 2012
A Reason To Give Thanks!
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 [...]
Tags: Alumni, B-Link, B-Link Access, Seniors
Posted in Seniors | Comments OffWednesday, January 18th, 2012
3 Tips To Welcome You Back To Campus
Welcome back, after what was hopefully a relaxing and enjoyable winter break! The campus just wasn’t the same without you here. I could find parking but missed the New York Times; I could find a treadmill but missed the fitness classes; I could find a table at the Bison but missed fighting the crowd…err OK not really on that one but in short…we missed all of you! And now classes begin tomorrow and, if you haven’t started already, now is a good time to get moving on your internship or job search. Here’s three tips to get you started: Get [...]
Tags: B-Link, B-Link Access, BRIDGE Deadlines, Career Fairs, first years, Internships, Jobs, Juniors, Seniors, Sophomores
Posted in FirstYear, Juniors, Seniors, Sophomores | Comments OffMonday, January 9th, 2012
New Year! New Connections!
I know it is predicted that the world may end in this year of 2012 but if it doesn’t you don’t want to be the only one of your friends that didn’t get a job because you gambled on the Mayans. What better way to make potential connections than by using the Alumni Directory in B-Link, which [Seniors] you now all have automatic access to….access to over 48,000 alumni that is! So what are you waiting for? Get started today! To make the most of this resource make sure you read our tips on reaching out effectively to alumni First [...]
Tags: Alumni, B-Link Access, Networking
Posted in Seniors | Comments OffFriday, 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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Tags: B-Link, B-Link Access, BRIDGE Deadlines, Peer Perspective, Tips, Workshops
Posted in FirstYear, Juniors, Seniors, Sophomores | Comments OffFriday, September 16th, 2011
Access to the Alumni Directory
Have you heard? Now everyone has a chance to get access to the coveted Alumni Directory in B-Link. It’s really easy, just 3 steps and you are on your way to being able to connect with over 48,000 ALUMNI! Wow! That’s a pretty good return on investment. Here’s how: Take the online quiz (8 out of 10 is passing)– http://www.bucknell.edu/script/cdc/b-link/quiz.asp Send a sample email (b-linkstudent@bucknell.edu) Leave a sample voicemail (577-7437) (Hint – some students have found it easier to use these voice mail and email scripts to get them started) Then in about a week (as long as you’ve successfully [...]
Tags: Alumni, B-Link, B-Link Access, Networking
Posted in FirstYear, Juniors, Seniors, Sophomores | Comments OffFriday, March 4th, 2011
Tips for Reaching Out to Alumni Effectively
Now that everyone can get access to the Alumni Directory (yeah, you heard me…) I wanted to share a few helpful hints on the best ways to reach out. Let them get to know you before asking for something–Many professionals are going to be busy, as well as thinking about their own reputations in their workplace. While they can help you with contacts, advice, and even opportunities, they are putting themselves at risk to do so for someone they don’t know, so let them get to know you before asking for something. Consider asking for an informational interview. It is [...]
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Tags: Alumni, B-Link, B-Link Access, Networking, Tips
Posted in @BPIP, FirstYear, Juniors, Seniors, Sophomores | Comments OffTuesday, February 22nd, 2011
First Years Now Have Access to B-Link
Congratulations on officially becoming a member of the alumni community on First Night! Alumni Relations & the Career Development Center are happy to share that you are now have access to the networks & clubs in B-Link, the online alumni community. This is a great privilege that comes along with responsibilities. Below you will see some tips of why and how to interact with alumni. Please read this and follow up with our staff at the Career Development Center or when we come visit your floors after Spring Break (more information below). Tips for Reaching Out to Alumni Effectively: Let [...]
Tags: Alumni, B-Link Access, first years, Networking
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