Are you still seeking summer or full-time employment? If you haven’t already, visit the Career Center to learn about comprehensive job search strategies! You should also publish your resume to the Resume Book on the BRIDGE, where employers will have access to your document, and if they find a skill match, may contact you directly. Easy Instructions: 1. Click on Document tab/Upload a resume, then Documents/Publish a Resume 2. Select appropriate resume book (Seniors: Class of 2013, Underclassmen: Summer 2013) 3. Upload your resume Easy-peasy. Questions? Email recruiting@bucknell.edu

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 […]

We came across this article from our Alumni Career Services office and wanted to share it as we found it was full of some great information. Alison Doyle, from About.com, got to spend some time time talking with Indeed.com’s co-founder and CEO, Paul Forster, about online job searching and how to get the best results when using a job search engine. Paul suggests that, “Job seekers narrow their search as much as possible in order to find jobs that fit their experience, skills, and desired location.” He goes on to say that it makes sense to “Focus on finding exactly […]

There is an old (and overused) saying that goes “searching for a job is a job,” and as much as it’s a cliche it’s also pretty accurate. We tell you here that each cover letter should be customized to the job and often times your resume too. We send Weekly Job Lists from Experience.com filled with great jobs and internships with varying deadlines. Then there are all those great other resources and listings like InterQueen, Intern Alert, YouTern not to mention LinkedIn and any other company research you may do (like on One Day, One Job). All this adds up […]

You may be a Facebook pro, but are you on LinkedIn? LinkedIn is for professional networking only – you can use the site to make connections, research companies, find a job, and more. We’ve created 2 prezi’s to help! One is geared more towards students who aren’t familiar with LinkedIn (Basics for Students) while the other (which still provides similar, great information) was created for an Alumni Networking event we did this year in Philadelphia (Are You LinkedIn?). Both help you  learn the basics and see how easy it is to create a professional profile, find your dream job, and […]

by Brad Karsh: President and Founder, JobBound Although the task of finding a job may seem too tough to tackle, it’s really quite simple when you compare it to one of your favorite pastimes: dating. Just like burping out the alphabet or talking to your ex at the dinner table are sure-fire ways to blow a date, there are some things you just don’t want to do when trying to find a job. I found that if you apply these dating guidelines to the job search, you’re sure to find a dream job that’s a perfect fit for you. Don’t […]

International Careers Consortium Helpful resources including an article: “When in the process do I reveal that I am an international student?” that also gives advice about how to talk about the H1-B with potential employers, DISCO career information for Japanese speaking students and resources for Spanish and Portuguese bilinguals. Article: DHS Extends OPT from 12 to 29 months for Foreign STEM Students National Association of Colleges and Employers U.S. Dept of Labor Foreign Labor Certification Disclosure Data A searchable database of employers who have applied to hire foreign workers. Going Global: One of the more comprehensive sources of international job […]

Clearly this is just a guide as many articles from the Career Insider are missing but regardless this is a great article that categorizes posts on the many different areas of job searching. One more resources to help out can’t hurt… Posted on May 25, 2010 by Site Administrator For many new grads, heading out into the working world after getting their degrees is a scary proposition. Life after college can pose many challenges, some of which are exacerbated by the tough job market. Students should realize that they don’t have to go it alone, and many past grads are […]

Students in Elaine Young’s marketing management class at Champlain College are required to brand something ultimately critical to their future career success—themselves. As part of the class, Young requires each student to identify something he or she is passionate about, build their online personal brands through social media, and track their success. “My overall goal is that they learn the tools, help one another, and get visible online all with the intent that they get jobs,” explains Young, associate professor of marketing. “It’s an interesting process for the students to figure out what they are passionate enough about to keep […]

It is a jungle out there, whether you have a job or are out of work and looking to find new employment. But this is about more than just surviving in the jungle, it’s about being successful in the jungle (like the lion pictured here) and in order to be successful you need to have the best tools. These tools can be broken up into two categories: Preparation (resume, cover letters, references, Thank You letters, prep for interviews, your Elevator Speech and your network) and Job Hunting (research list of companies, list of recruiters, job search sites, list of social […]

By Jessica Holbrook Hernandez: expert resume writer, career and personal branding strategist, author, and presenter. In a world where many job applications seem to disappear into a “black hole”, job seekers often wonder if there is any point in sending a cover letter with their application. The answer is absolutely yes! An effective cover letter communicates to an employer why you’re specifically interested in the open position. With so many job seekers indiscriminately applying for hundreds of jobs, your application will automatically stand out if you can demonstrate that you truly have a personal interest in a particular position. Effectively […]

Some great odd, creative and tough to answer questions from some top companies. What is great about this is that you can also see the answers (memorize!!) as well as how long the interview process takes, and what it was like from each company. Top Oddball Interview Questions

When you are unsure of the path your education is going to lead you, not only can frustration set it quickly, but so can disappointment and the feeling of failure. As sailors had a method to navigate the mass expanse of the oceans blue, we too have many methods that can be helpful when trying to navigate career paths. Take advantage of the FREE self assessment tools the Career Development Center has to offer, such as The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, the Campbell Interest and Skill Survey, the Self Directed Search and the Strong Interest Inventory. These tools help you to: […]