Not sure where to start in the career process? Make sure you check out our “Steps to Success Series”which are a series of workshops designed to start you on your way. September Workshops: Resumes – Sept. 9 at Noon in Taylor 203:  Review resume basics while working at a computer to type up the framework for your resume or updating an existing resume Resumes for Engineers – Sept. 9 at Noon in Dana 117: This workshop will review several general resume rules and then spend time highlighting what employers will seek/expect from engineering students and how to best highlight any […]

Tailoring your resume and cover letter is an important part of the applying process that many job seekers tend to overlook. By tailoring your application materials to the jobs you’re applying for, you will show those potential employers that you are that ideal candidate for their specific position. Simply Hired has tips and tricks for tailoring your resume and cover letter. Your main point of reference when tailoring your cover letter and resume should be the job description for the position to which you are applying. In a job description, employers write out the exact requirements of the role they […]

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!

Author: Christina Archer is a Recruiting Specialist, Resume Writer, and Author. Website: http://icareersearch.wordpress.com While the news of an improving American economy gives job seekers a glimmer of hope in the employment market, the competition is more fierce than ever before. In order to “bring your A game,” it becomes necessary to take a second look at your resume, to ensure you’re prepared to face-off with the toughest opposition. These are the top six areas of the resume that warrant immediate attention. What’s the objective? Any resume still utilizing an objective statement should remove it, and create a compelling introduction that […]

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 […]

As the semester comes to an end job and internship opportunities continue to roll into the BRIDGE. In the past two weeks we’ve added about 1 new full time opportunity listing per day and have gotten 17 new listings total! That’s just in 2 weeks! 17 NEW full time opportunities on the BRIDGE in addition to the hundreds that are already on there and there are 60 full time opportunities with deadlines between now and May 10!! Looking for an internship? 25 new internships were also added during that time for a total of 154 internships with deadlines between now […]

We all know how important it is to ensure the final resume product is perfect. This is one area that cannot afford to be overlooked. Oftentimes, you review the document so many times it starts to blur and you can miss something glaring. Having someone else check your resume and cover for you is a great way to make sure everything is perfect (The CDC offers resume critiques every day!). Before you do that though, here is a checklist for you to follow on your own: Spelling and Grammar: Perhaps the most egregious mistakes are made in these two areas. […]

We are pleased to announce our Spring 2010 resume book. If you are looking for a job or internship, being in our resume books is a great way to potentially get your resume in front of several thousand employers! Interested? Log in to the BRIDGE Click on Document tab/Publish a Resume Select the proper book (Class of 2010 for seniors/Summer Internship for underclassmen) Upload your resume Questions? Email recruiting@bucknell.edu If you get a job or internship, please remove your resume from the book

I am always a proponent of reading the New York Times, but in this case I must insist. This short read gives some good tips on writing a resume that catches the eye of an employer: Writing a Résumé That Shouts ‘Hire Me’

A resume is YOU on paper. It is a written representation of your educational background, work experiences and extracurricular activities & accomplishments. Your resume is a self-marketing document that serves to support your immediate career objectives; it is the vehicle by which you convey to potential employers the type of information employers need to know when considering you as a candidate. A resume must be able to stand on its own. You cannot verbally enhance and expand its content during an initial review. An effective resume should have an attractive ap-pearance and be easy to scan quickly; It should also […]

FREE LUNCH and a resume workshop — presented by the professionals! Tuesday, October 27th @ Noon in Dana 134 Representatives from Victaulic will be on hand to help you polish your resume writing skills.  Get great tips and pointers while enjoying a free lunch! YUMMY!

During the month of October, Creative Financial Group will host an exclusive workshop for College Seniors, Recent College Graduates and Career Changers interested in the Financial Services Industry.

We have invited Michael Goldberg, CSP and Owner of Building Block Consulting, LLC to share his knowledge of: Resume Writing, Interviewing, and Networking, on October 15th, 2009. The workshop will be held at Creative Financial Group, 16 Campus Boulevard, Newtown Square, PA 19073.

If you know someone who you believe would like to attend our upcoming workshop, please contact Stephanie Boccella, Recruiting Director – 610/886-1946 or Sboccella@cfg.nef.com. We promise to only use their information to contact them regarding our recruiting opportunities.

It is finally upon us! This Wednesday is the long awaited Employer Expo! September 16, 2009, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Gerhard Fieldhouse Get the details and the list of employers registered! This is the ideal chance to ask questions, sell yourself, and gather valuable information that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to obtain. Network with employers as you begin your job or internship search and learn about full-time positions, internships & organizations.

“Resume and Cover Letter Workshop” Wednesday, September 9 5 – 6 p.m. in 200G Roberts Hall Registration required by contacting the Writing Center or calling 7-3141 Are you conducting a job search? If so, the Writing Center invites you to their workshop, “Writing Your Resume and Cover Letter.” We can help you with everything from making a list of skills and experiences appropriate for your resume and cover letter to developing strategies for tailoring them to the job you want. At this interactive workshop, you get to talk with Writing Center staff and with peers about how to create the […]

If your mother was anything like mine, she probably taught you that, when you are a guest, you should never arrive empty handed. Well the same holds true for the Employer Expo. No, we aren’t expecting you to bring flowers or chocolates to the employers that will be on campus for the fair on Sept. 16th, but we are expecting you to be prepared with your resume (at the very least). Luckily the CDC has several ways to help get you fully prepped: Working the Room—Employer Expo Prep Session Learn what to expect and the most effective ways to connect […]