Post your best Career Fair or interview outfit and be entered to win some fun CDC SWAG HOW IT WORKS: Users must follow @BucknellCareer and post their photos to Twitter or Instagram with the #BucknellDresstoImpress hashtag. Photos must be submitted by the student in the picture.  Users may submit as many photos as they wish for this contest. All submissions become the sole property of the Sponsor and will not be returned. Winners will be selected by Bucknell Career Development Center staff. Read the full contest rules before participating.

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Come take a look inside D.C. and the role of NGOs and non-profits in Washington with Emily Seldin ’11 and Wes Pyron ’12. Monday, September 23rd | Noon | Bertrand Library Traditional Reading Room Lunch will be provided, sign up on the BRIDGE by Friday, September 20 The President and Congress are arguably the most recognizable figures in American Politics. While these leaders create, debate, and pass countless legislative acts, it is the non-profits, think tanks, and other public policy forces that truly drive political policy in our nation’s capital. These groups of motivated, hard-working individuals conduct research and advocate […]

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Brace yourselves because it’s about to get busy! Events to help you prepare for Expo start this week. Monday, September 16 BRIDGE 101 & Cover Letter Workshop: 5-5:30, Taylor 203 Get tips and tricks for using the BRIDGE followed by a cover letter workshop, all are welcome. Tuesday, September 17 Capitol Hill Internship Program Info Session: Noon, Coleman 120 Learn how you could get a stipend of $300 per week up to $3,000 for the summer if selected. LinkedIn & Your Job Search: Noon, ELC Center Room, sign up required Employer Expo Prep Session & Resume Workshop: 4-5, ELC Gallery […]

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Normally we’d wait until Tuesday for another addition of our CDC Peer Picks but with the Employer Expo on the horizon there are just too many good opportunities to wait another week. So here is our bonus addition, highlighting a few positions that we think you’ll find particularly interesting before the Expo. Learn more by checking out each pick on the BRIDGE. Sophie Hattery ’16 – CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist Sophie’s Picks: Abercrombie & Fitch Leadership Development Programs – Merchandising – Finance – Inventory Management – Merchandise Planning The Bucknell Career Expo is coming up shortly (in exactly […]

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Jennie Means ’14 interned with Congressman Mike Michaud (ME-2) this summer with the help of the Capitol Hill Internship Fund, which provides a stipend of $300 per week up to $3,000 for students able to secure a Capitol Hill internship. Here’s a spotlight of her experience: My Experience: I interned in the office of Congressman Mike Michaud (ME-02) in Washington, DC this past summer. In addition to completing regular office duties and Capitol tours, I was fortunate to work in an office that gives true responsibility and trust to its interns. I authored legislative memos on pending legislation in various […]

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Jack Ingram ’13 (Arborist Representative Trainee) from Bartlett Tree Experts will speak to students about the specific attitudes and experiences attainable at Bucknell that are valuable to future employers in any “Green Industry”. The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is the oldest and largest scientific tree care company in the world, with 100 locations in the US, UK, & Canada. Since 1907, Bartlett has set the industry standard for modern tree care practices, powered by a 350 acre research laboratory in Charlotte, NC and the world headquarters in Stamford, CT. Tuesday, September 17 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | O’Leary […]

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Every Tuesday, join us here as we plan to highlight a few positions that we think you’ll find particularly interesting. Learn more by checking out each pick on the BRIDGE. And while you’re there, see what other interesting opportunities you find! The BRIDGE is a great way to start exploring your career options and it is also the best way to stay informed on employers that are coming to campus, info sessions, job and internship deadlines and events from the CDC. Sophie Hattery ’16 – CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist Sophie’s Picks: – Mars Chocolate Engineering Internship, Mars Inc. […]

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Career Fairs, like Employer Expo (on 9/24) and other networking events provide an opportunity for you to explore careers, gather information from prospective employers, and develop contacts to use in the course of your job  or internship search. Companies attend these events for a variety of reasons: to increase awareness about their organization or the opportunities they offer; to identify potential candidates for future hiring needs; or to fill specific positions that may currently be available.  The Bucknell alumni and parents who attend CDC networking events are enthusiastic about sharing information regarding their career paths, as well as assisting students […]

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Here’s what is happening in the CDC this week: Tuesday, September 10 Pre-Law Information Session Noon- 1 pm, ELC 217 Wednesday, September 11 Career Resources for Graduate Students 5 – 5:45 pm, Olin Conference Room (Olin 266) Planning Your Career in Your First Year for International Students, please RSVP to International Student Services 6 – 7 pm, Bertrand Library Traditional Reading Room Thursday, September 12 PwC Kickoff Lunch Presentation: Recent Bucknell grad currently working at PwC will be on hand to meet you and answer questions. 11:30 – 1 pm, Hunt 101 – Drop in and come and go as […]

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LinkedIn was busy this summer working on new University Pages and Bucknell was one of the first 200 schools to get a page! These pages offer an easy way to find, explore, and discover the career paths of all the Bucknell Alumni on LinkedIn. But before you start doing that you will want to make sure your profile is in top form. That’s why we have several ways to help you perfect your LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn & Your Job Search – As part of our Life After Bucknell program (but open to all students) we’ll teach you how to develop […]

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Why wait until the real interview to prepare? Bucknell Parent Board members, from various industry professions, are offering 30 minute mock interviews and career advice to the Class of 2014 (Seniors) and Class of 2015 (Juniors) on Thursday, Sept 26th in the CDC. The deadline to apply is SUNDAY, Sept 15th at 11:59pm. Students in the Senior and Junior class, from all majors and career interests, are encouraged to sign up to take advantage of this event to prepare and practice for future internship and job interviews. The first 20 students to register on the BRIDGE will be matched with […]

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If you are considering Law School make sure to mark your calendar for all the Pre-Law events we have planned for this semester. Take a Mock LSAT in prep for the 2 LSAT tests that will be on-campus: Sept 7,  8:30 -12, Sign up on BRIDGE required by 9/6 Pre-Law Information Session: Sept. 10,  Noon, ELC 217. This session will provide general information about the prelaw program, Bucknell Law Network, and the Mock Trial Team. Law Speed Networking Event: Sept. 27, 3:30 – 5:30, more details coming soon Writing an Effective Personal Statement: Oct. 2, Noon, ELC 217 LSAT (the real […]

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Classes started on Wednesday and, if you are like me, you may already be wondering how your schedule is already so busy! But that’s life at Bucknell. You’ll find our “This Week In” post every Saturday to help you plan (and prioritize) your schedule. And now here’s what’s happening in the CDC: Monday, September 2 – Office Closed but we still have an event! Coffee Hour with Entrepreneur Cory Bishop’12 4:30 – 5:30, Academic West 213 Conference Room Tuesday, September 3 Sophomore Externship Orientation Session Noon – 1:00 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre (301) Wednesday, September 4 The Writing Center will be […]

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The CDC may be closed for Labor Day (9/2) but we still have a great event you can go to: Coffee Hour with Entrepreneur Cory Bishop’12 Monday, September 2 | 4:30-5:30 pm | Academic West 213 Conference Room Join Cory for a relaxed coffee hour to learn about his experience as an entrepreneur and working for a start up. Cory is the Founder and CEO of Zoot-It, an application that allows users to follow their favorite stores to stay up-to-date. He is also the Product Manager for Easy Pairings,  a start up that provides one click hiring for restaurants. Monday, […]

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Don’t miss out on the opportunity to job shadow a professional – plan on participating in the EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM. Here’s the who, what, when, why, and how of it. WHO can apply? The Class of 2016…that’s you Sophomores WHAT is an externship? A short term (usually 2 day) career shadowing experience sponsored by a Bucknell alum, parent, or friend of the University. WHEN do externships take place? Over a 2 day period during Winter Break (unless otherwise stated by sponsor or arranged due to student needs). WHY should I apply? I’d like to answer your question with another question: Why wouldn’t […]

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