It’s PUBLIC SERVICE WEEK here in the CDC so we are highlighting another great resource in our library with that theme: FBI Careers – The Ultimate Guide to Landing a Job as One of America’s Finest This book covers the FBI hiring process completely for all bureau careers. With tips on how to stand out in a pool of competitive applicants and getting through the application process, this book is a great resource for anyone considering a career in the FBI. It also contains details on the FBI’s internship programs and outlines exactly what to expect in the testing and […]

Here are just a few – Deadline: Thursday, October 31st at 11:59pm Hershey’s – The Hershey Company: Intern – Corporate Social Responsibility Bloomberg: Brand Ambassador Intern Deadline: Monday, November 7th at 11:59pm PricewaterhouseCoopers: PwC Advisory Forensics Intern Summer 2012 – All Cities, All Locations PricewaterhouseCoopers: PwC Advisory Technology Intern Summer 2012 – All Cities, All Locations PricewaterhouseCoopers: PwC Advisory Management Intern Summer 2012 – All Cities, All Locations BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the summer. If you have any technical difficulties with your application, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu before the […]

Starting the week of Oct. 31st we will be hosting our second annual Public Service Week, where we bring you lots of great panels, alumni talks, lunches and networking opportunities to learn more about the Public Service Sector. Be sure to check the BRIDGE for additional details and to sign up for events (lots of them have FREE FOOD and limited space so RSVPs are required) Here’s what we have planned for you this year: Tuesday, November 1 Lunch: Capitol Hill Internship Program ELC 241, Noon Past Capitol Hill interns will share their experiences with students who are interested in […]

I’d say that one of the only downsides to this job is learning about all the awesome opportunities out there that I am no longer eligible for. For instance: Princeton in Africa (PiAf), which offers yearlong fellowship opportunities with a variety of organizations that work across the African continent. PiAf Fellows work in service-oriented positions in many different fields, including humanitarian aid, public health, conservation, and education. The more I checked in to this fellowship to write about it the more I wanted to apply. I ran into this inspiring blog, Beyond the Gate, featuring first-person perspectives from recent alums […]

This weekend is Homecoming weekend, and the BHN (Bucknell Health Network) has two events planned that you may be interested in. The first is this Friday, October 21 at 5:00 in the Gallery Theater. Dr. Jeff Lewis will be talking about good options for both extracurricular activities as well as summer opportunities that will look good on your application. He is also going to talk about writing the personal statement. Dr. Lewis is both a physician and a dentist and has been working in the admissions/advising field for some time, so I would highly recommend trying to make it to […]

Roadtrip Nation, which produces the public television series “Roadtrip Nation,” has embarked on its 10-year mark of sending students out on the Road to define their own Roads in life by traveling in its Green RV to more than 40 college campuses across the U.S. as part of its annual Fall Tour. Bucknell was one of the stops way back when (I think in 2004…) and they loved the campus so much (who wouldn’t?) they are coming back! On October 25 (from 10 -3) a team of Roadies will bring their on-the-Road expertise to Bucknell students by sharing their personal […]

Ali (Zimmerer) Rivera ’08, Contract Specialist, Department of Homeland Security will be back on campus for Homecoming and is hosting a talk and luncheon outlining the Federal Hiring Process on Friday, October 21 at Noon in the Willard Smith Library (Vaughn Literature Building). Ali  will discuss the federal hiring process and give pointers on creating a federal resume and how to use the USAJOBS.gov website using her own account to walk you through the process.  The Library is reserved until 4:00 pm, so you can come by anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 pm with your resume and questions.  Lunch will […]

Here are just a few –   Deadline: Thursday, October 6th at 11:59pm General Electric: 397 – GE Healthcare Technical -EEDP – Intern or Co-op General Electric: 4811 – GE Healthcare Operations- OMLP – Intern or Co-op General Electric: 97 – Information Management Leadership Program Intern   Deadline: Friday, October 7th at 11:59pm The Conti Group: Assistant Field Engineer/Intern   Deadline: Monday, October 10th at 11:59pm Pursuit Consulting: Statistical Analyst – Internship BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the summer. If you have any technical difficulties with your application, be sure to […]

Monday, October 17 at 5:30 in Bucknell Hall – Students panelists will speak about their internships and provide tips on how to locate and secure internships and jobs in the arts. Refreshments will be served.

Go Government! Find Your Federal Fit…oh and get some food too! Part One: October 4th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. – “Find Your Federal Dream Job or Internship” (Coleman 118) Part Two: October 12th from 3:00-4:00 p.m. – “Apply for the Position that’s Right for You” (ELC 217) Part Three: October 20th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. – “Know Your Next Steps” (Coleman 119) Interested in successfully finding and applying for federal positions? Then please join us for a special three-part series designed specifically for individuals seeking government jobs and internships. Participants will hear from Partnership for Public Service staff, agency recruiters, federal interns […]

Starting this year we are going be doing a new post series called “Grad School Digest.” Every month we’ll compile the information about various grad schools and programs we’ve received and put it into one nice, easily digestible post. Here is the first one! Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University will be conducting several Open Houses across the US as well as attending and making ourselves available at Graduate Fairs. Closest one for Bucknell is in New York City – October 19 but even if you can’t make an Open House you can still find out more about […]

FYI: USAJobs.gov will transition to a new system October 6-12, 2011. During this time, the ability to conduct job searches, apply for jobs or receive application status updates will not be possible. Employers will not be able to post any new jobs. Even after the transition is complete, there may be sporadic, unannounced shutdowns. If you have any questions or concerns about this transition you can visit the Info Center to see all the weekly updates. For those applying for U.S. Department of State opportunities, we encourage you to complete your application prior to October 6, if possible, to reduce […]

Here are just a few – Deadline:  Wednesday Sept. 14,  11:59pm ExxonMobil: ExxonMobil INTERNSHIPS Deadline:  Monday, Sept. 19,  11:59pm Fastenal Company: Fastenal Sales and Store Operations Internship Program Exelon: Nuclear Internship United Illuminating Company (UINET): IT Business Analyst – Intern BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the summer. If you have any technical difficulties with your application, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu before the deadline and we will be able to help you. Please continue to check the BRIDGE as part of your comprehensive job search strategy, but note that industries recruit […]

The Capitol Hill Internship Program is a competitive summer internship program that provides a stipend of $300 per week up to $3,000 for students able to secure a Capitol Hill internship provided the internship is unpaid and not for academic credit. The application process is competitive; the deadline to apply is December 1, 2011. Application requirements and details about the Program will be provided at the information session: Wed Sep 21, 5:00 – 6:00pm,  ELC 217 Wed Oct 5, Noon – 1:00pm, ELC 217 Tue Oct 18, 5:00 – 6:00pm, ELC 217 Information Sessions with McAllister & Quinn Tue Nov […]

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 […]