Have unique concerns and questions about the job or internship search? Then make sure you check out our advice, information and resources for Diversity Resources for Internships or Job Searches in myBucknell. Here’s what you’ll find: International Students Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Students – (We are Out for Work Gold Certified!) Multicultural/Students of Color Students with Disabilities Women Students And remember you can always make an appointment with a counselor by calling 570-577-1238 or emailing us at cdc@bucknell.edu.

It’s the last day of finals and the few cars left are packing up, ready to leave our little bubble for Winter Break. But just because you aren’t on campus doesn’t mean that you have to leave the CDC behind you. First of course…take a break! You deserve it. You’ve been working hard and, just like you have to recharge your iPhone, your body needs to recharge its own battery so rest up and don’t feel guilty. At some point of course your parents may start nagging you to get up before 3 pm and people may start asking you […]

Good news! If you missed when we offered space to come and watch a great student webinar series on Working for the Federal Government in the Fall you can catch up on the series (and more) now on the Partnership for Public Service’s new vimeo channel…and Winter Break is a great time to do it! This series is brought to you by the Partnership for Public Service staff, agency recruiters, federal interns and graduates who recently received offers for federal jobs. It was designed specifically for individuals seeking government jobs and internships to learn how to best leverage their skills […]

Our last post of the November Networking Month is the post that keeps on giving because we are highlighting some resources in our CDC Library that are available for you to check out. A Foot in the Door: Networking Your Way into the Hidden Job Market by Katharine Hansen A concrete and practical guide to the nuts and bolts of networking, using a step-by-step approach geared to recent grads and young career changers. Helps young professionals identify who they should connect with. The Networking Survival Guide: Get the Success You Want By Tapping Into the People You Know by Diane […]

How did it become the last week in November?! If you are wondering the same thing and starting to worry about not having an internship lined up…DON’T! We still have a ton of internships listed on the BRIDGE and they keep rolling in from parents, alumni and friends (not to mention employers!) so make sure you are checking the recently posted jobs or using the “one-click” searches to find all the opportunities that are listed. Remember that internships (and jobs) are listed by application deadline many of which fall on Mondays. If you experience any difficulties using the BRIDGE keep […]

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 […]

Listen to Mr T! Don’t let the job or internship search sneak up on you… We are here to help you strategize your job search and to help finesse your resume and cover letter. Stop in M-F, 1:30-3:30 for Quick Questions or make an appointment (577-2839) Check out our Google Calendar for all the events we have coming up!

We know you are busy people, we know you may not want to think about your career only M-F, 8:30 – 4:30, and we know you may not realize that the Botany Building is not for plants … but budding careers (Ha! OK maybe a bit too cheesy). So we know all this but did YOU know that you don’t have to come in to get started or interact with us? Here’s how you can get started from your dorm room – in your pajamas: Follow Us Like Us Add the Bucknell.Career Google calendar Add the myCareerCenter Gadget into myBucknell […]

Come check out what the CDC has to offer! Tuesday, September 13 | Anytime between 11-3 pm | CDC (Botany Building) Come see what we are all about, what we have to offer and get familiar with our resources and staff. Get yourself a cup of coffee, and some cookies. With the itinerary in your hand, let’s start the career journey at the Career Development Center (CDC) Open House. Regardless if you are a First Year who has just been here for three weeks or a Senior who is at the end your time at Bucknell, the CDC will always […]

The CDC is proud to bring you yet another new resource for your job hunting: Opportunities in Public Affairs (OPA)! Opportunities in Public Affairs is, “the #1 source of job vacancies on Capitol Hill, in Congressional Offices, on Committees; and the best source of “off-the-hill” Legislative and Policy and Public Affairs jobs.” Opportunities in Public Affairs collects and publishes job opportunities that are not typically advertised in other sources, especially the sought-after “Hill” jobs.  This subscription will help YOU find the jobs of your choice by giving you access to hundreds of the best current job opportunities and internships in […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Always wonder what you can do with your major? Well…maybe you can become the next Queen of England! It’s the Royal Wedding day and you can bet that this office full of women was truly excited this morning, some more than others of course. As usual I just had to find a way to squeeze career advice in and here’s my advise: never let your major limit what you do! Kate and Prince William were both Art History majors and now will become new figureheads in a long line of obsolete royalty and they will, no doubt, have paintings commissioned […]

These days everyone wants to be green and make green but we all know that ain’t always easy… httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpiIWMWWVco Luckily the “green”  industry is highly diverse and is growing daily.  “Green Careers” can encompass various industries such as: conservation, education, communication, environmental consulting, environmental management and planning, and parks and recreation, to name a few.  Employers include academia, government, corporations, public and private research firms, nonprofits and grassroots organizations. General Advice and Tips Determine what part of the industry interests you most – since the opportunities are so diverse, the more you can refine your career interests in the environmental […]