The Bucknell Professional Networks have been busy this semester and they aren’t stopping now. Here are 3 great events happening around Homecoming:
- Coffee Hour with Paul Sturman ’83, President, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare
Tuesday, October 22, 3-4pm, Taylor Hall First Floor Lounge
Stop in anytime during the hour to speak with Paul about his work and career path. Refreshments available.
Sign up on the BRIDGE is preferred, but not required. - Bloomberg Assessment Test
Thursday, October 24, 5:30-8:00pm, Taylor 203 Computer Lab
E-mail Tom Zhu at haokang.zhu@bucknell.edu to sign up
Bloomberg is coming to Bucknell to screen ambitious students interested in careers in finance, business, accounting, etc. This exclusive event involves a 100 question assessment (multiple choice) used by Bloomberg and 20,000 employers to fill summer internships, and full-time jobs. FREE for Bucknell students to register- No downside – score well – get noticed by employers; score poorly – you’ll forever be anonymous.
- Increase your chances of getting an interview from employers who are not visiting campus.
- Thousands of students are making connections with employers after taking the assessment.
- Learn how you compare with their global peers (Europe, Asia, etc.)
- No preparation required.
- Lunch & Learn: How to Prepare for a Career on Wall Street with Kevin J. Smith P’17
Friday, October 25, Noon, Academic West 108
Sign up on the BRIDGE is preferred, but not required.
Bucknell students interested in investment banking are invited to meet with Kevin J. Smith P’17. Mr. Smith is the Co-Head of Industrials at RBC Capital Markets in New York. He brings over 23 years of Mergers & Acquisitions and corporate finance experience to clients ranging from large corporations to private family owned businesses . Prior to RBC, Mr Smith spent four years at Wachovia Securities as Group Head of the Diversified Industrials and Business Services team. Mr Smith started his career and spent twelve years at JP Morgan Chase in the diversified industrial group where he advised and financed large-cap multi-national corporations, and was one of the original members of JP Morgan Chase’s mid-cap investment banking team.
Mr. Smith will talk about:- How to leverage your background and experiences to find a job on Wall Street?
- What skills are employers looking for?
- Do I need multiple internships?
- Where are the hidden jobs?
- What if I’m a history major?
- How do I show I’m serious about a career?
Consider officially joining a network by going into the Involvement Network and choosing the networks you would like to join.