This weeks BRIGE Peer Pick by Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist, is for targeted to Seniors: The American Society of Magazine Editors – Magazine Internship Program The American Society of Magazine Editors is happy to present the Magazine Internship Program, a ten-week program targeting college seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA at magazines concentrated in New York and Washington. This program has been renowned as a feeder for many to go on to continue with successful careers in print and electronic journalism. If this internship intrigues you, make a resume and one-page cover letter (addressed […]

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Another City Guide from Sophie dancing around the Mason-Dixon line. Post-College City Guide: Raleigh-Durham Some Background Stats: Population: 423,179 Unemployment Rate: 6.7% Cost of living index: 76.69/100 Major industries: High technology, pharmaceuticals Climate: Winter— ~42.6 degrees, Summer— ~78.1 degrees Professional Sports: Hurricanes, RailHawks FC, Mudcats Closing Time: 2 AM Best known for: Being the capital and second largest city in North Carolina, the “City of Oaks” Best Dish: Italian, nouveau cuisine, Chinese Why We Chose It: A little historical background on Raleigh is that it was founded in 1792 as North Carolina’s capital city. This quaint city was named after […]

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One more week until TURKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe that is one too many exclamation point but I love Thanksgiving.  But before we go off to our turkey trots and gluttonous food binges and our own beds we have a few more events for you so check them out: Monday, November 18 Engineering Graduate School Presentation – How to Find and Apply for Programs Noon – 1pm, Dana 139 Carney, Sandoe & Associates Info Session 6:30 – 7:30pm, ELC 256 Tuesday, November 19 Capitol Hill McAllister & Quinn Information Session 10 – 10:45am, ELC 217 Capitol Hill McAllister & Quinn Information Session Noon […]

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Sophie Hattery ’16 gives you the scoop on one of our more recent resources: CareerSpots Did you know the CDC provides you with access to a great video resource for students about to embark on their journey through post-grad life. Career Spots is a service that offers a plethora of useful videos to help fuel your career. They are short clips that capture your attention and ensure that you take away from the advice of professionals in the work force. In the first video I watched, “Negotiating an Offer”, Suzanne Scott-Trammel, the Executive Career Director of University of Alabama-Birmingham warns […]

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Have you ever wanted to be more involved on campus? Have you wanted a campus job that pays well, fits easily to your schedule, and helps promote professionalism? If so, the Career Development Center is the place to work! Not only do you get to reap the benefits of enhancing your own career decision-making, but you can also have first-hand access to resources in addition to having instant knowledge of every networking event on campus! From editing resumes during “Quick Questions” or Resumania, to scheduling appointments, to helping organize job fairs, to enjoying the excess food from events, to gaining […]

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Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist, BRIDGE Peer Pick of the Week: 1. Nestle Purina Petcare Company Supply Chain Internship 2. Mass. Electric Construction Co. Industrial (MEC) Internship My first peer pick this week is dedicated to Nestle Purina Petcare Company’s supply chain internship. If you have a love for pets and are looking to spend 10 weeks of your summer in St. Louis, Missouri, you should look to spend your time at Nestle, the world’s largest food company. The company stresses the importance of training, constantly learning, and growth in the workplace. Anyone equipped with a […]

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Another City Guide from Sophie taking us deep into the south to Austin, Texas. Post-College City Guide: Austin Some Background Stats: Population: 1,121,847 Unemployment Rate: 5.2% Cost of living index: 93/100 Major industries: High technology, biomedical and pharmaceutical industries Climate: Winter—high 40s, Summer—high 90’s Professional Sports: Austin Outlaws, Texas Stars, Austin Gamebreakers, Austin Toros Closing Time: 2 AM Best known for: Being the geographic and political center of the Lone Star State, SXSW Best Dish: Anything barbecued Why We Chose It: Forbes named Austin in their “10 Up and Coming Cities for Entrepreneurs” article, Business Insider heralded Austin as one […]

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Here’s what is happening in the CDC this week: Monday, November 11 Goldman Sachs Internship Campus Presentation Noon – 1 pm, ELC Forum Goldman Sachs Office Hours: 4:00 – 7:00 pm, CDC – 2nd Floor Investment Management Division Securities Division Tuesday, November 12 Bucknell Public Service Network Trip to DC for “Creating Social Change” Alumni Panel (sign up was required) 1:00 pm, Human Rights Campaign – Equality Center Wednesday, November 13 Bank of America Merrill Lynch Info Session 5:30 – 6:30 pm (note the time change from original start of 6pm), Hunt 101 Thursday, November 14 BPIP Internship Fund Information […]

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Interested in studying abroad? Interested in contemporary film and media? Bucknell’s Concentration in Film/Media Studies will offer ENGL 238 – Film in the Digital Age as a London-based summer study abroad course from May 19 – June 13. London has come along way since the The Globe, and is one of the major film production and post-production world capitals and has witnessed a total transformation of the filmmaking process. I know this because when I was there I just happened to walk into the Rock of Ages premiere. I spotted Russel Brand and Tom Cruise before my battery died (these […]

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Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist, BRIDGE Peer Pick of the Week: 1. NY Union Internship 2. Goldman Sachs “GS: Inside Look” My first peer pick calls for any sophomore, junior, or senior who has a passion for social justice. The Bridge brings you the NY Union Semester paid internship program for the spring 2014 semester. The internship involves a 32 hour per week, 15 week program at a New York City labor union or labor affiliated-organization. Participants will not only get the opportunity to enjoy the city atmosphere, but will have the chance to take labor […]

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Sophomores and Juniors interested in Finance are encouraged to sign up to meet with Kathe Kennedy, Consultant for Finance Industry to the Career Development Center, this week for a “How To Best Prepare and Search for a Finance Summer Internship,” workshop. Kathe has over 30 years of experience working within higher education and finance preparing students and professionals for the finance industry. Juniors: Wednesday, November 6, 4:30-5:30PM,  ELC Center Room, Sign up Kathe will share information with juniors and outline what important steps you should be taking now and in the next few months if a career in the finance […]

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As you update Facebook and Instagram with posts and pictures for #thankfulnovember, or joining Bucknell’s new Project Thanks, we’ve got another reason for you to give thanks: full access to the Bucknell Alumni Directory! Starting TODAY (November 4th if you are reading this late) 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 over the Thanksgiving and Winter breaks, or ask how a certain city is to live in. To make the most of this resource we suggest you read our tips on reaching out […]

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We hope you’ve had a great start to November. I thought things might get quieter on campus but I was mistaken. Did you hear about the awesome new Arts Entrepreneurship minor? And a great panel from the Writing Center with professors on “Writing to Learn,” or the new Extreme Creativity course? There is SO much to do I don’t know how you keep track. That’s why we have our “This Week In” posts to help you keep track of all the career related events and programs we don’t want you to miss out on. Here’s what we have in store […]

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WHERE WILL YOU BE DURING JANUARY BREAK? If you will be in the eastern region, from Maine down through Virginia, take advantage of the Road Trips to the Real World program, a series of employer site visits from January 6 – 17, 2014. This is your opportunity to get your foot in the door, literally, of participating employers, many of whom come to campus to recruit or list jobs and internships on the BRIDGE. Space is limited so sign up right away – some sites, spots fill up VERY quickly.  The registration deadline is November 30, 2013, at www.eace.org. At […]

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“A Law Firm Partner’s Top 10 List of Do’s and Don’ts to Advance Your Career in Today’s Marketplace” Tuesday, November 5 | Noon | Bertrand Library East Reading Room Lunch will be served, Sign up on the BRIDGE by 11/4 Attorney Douglas Bonner ’80 will provide some tips about what young aspiring college graduates should do (and practices they should avoid) to enhance their career path and make themselves more attractive to potential employers. This will be from the perspective of an active Washington, D.C. telecommunications lawyer who has been practicing for 30 years and has had experience working for […]

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