Are you interested in learning how to grow a business?  Join Bucknell alumnus John Dearing ’91, Managing Director of Capstone Strategic, as he shares tools and insights from his DC based office on growing your business with a focus on mergers and acquisitions.  In this session, John will share an overview of the M&A process, market data, and how to create an acquisition strategy. Wednesday, September 24 | Noon | Willard Smith Library (Vaughan Lit) Register and get free lunch! This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about starting and growing a business. It can also be […]

John McPherson ’83, majored in Mechanical Engineering and English and is now a successful cartoonist and creator of Close to Home. He will be on campus giving a talk followed by an informal dinner open to students and faculty. Date: Tuesday, September 23 Time: Lecture 5 pm; Dinner with Students and Faculty 6:30 – 8:00 pm Location: Lecture-Academic West 108; Dinner-Academic West 111 RSVP for the dinner required on the BRIDGE His lecture, “Cartooning, Creativity, and Humor,” is open to the public. The talk will address the different skills that the two majors gave him, both as an engineer and […]

Going with our unstated theme this week of Employer Expo, Sophie ’16 is back with this weeks Peer Picks from 2 companies that will be here for it but have application deadlines before they will be here.   For those of you intending to go to the 2014 Employer Expo in Gerhard Fieldhouse from 11 AM – 2:30 PM, I have chosen two peer picks with employers that will be attending! Just as a reminder, even if you are an underclassman, do not hesitate to come check it out. I started my professional relationships at this very expo my freshman […]

The annual Employer Expo is Tuesday, September 23rd on campus! Who’s excited? We’ve got a ton of stuff going on around the fair so I’ll spare you my witty intros and get right to it. First – make sure you check which companies are registered (so far) so you know what companies you will definitely want to hit and you can do some research on them (to help impress them!). Secondly – make sure you also check the BRIDGE for updates and more employer sessions Expo Prep Session & Resume Workshops Sept. 17 at Noon in ELC Gallery Theatre Sept. 18 […]

Lest you forget – or have miraculously missed it – Employer Expo is next week: Tuesday, September 23! Get ready this week with all the events we have to help prepare you: Monday, September 15 Cisco Virtual Career Fair – all day Externship Orientation Session: 12-1 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre (301) Finance Peer-to-Peer Panel: 12-1 pm, Hunt Formal, Lunch Provided, Sign up encouraged Tuesday, September 16 URBN (Urban Outfitters, Free People & Anthropologie) Info Session: 12-1 pm, Hunt Basement, FREE LUNCH! Be Well After Bucknell: Healthy Eats Cooking Demo with free & healthy dinner – sign up by 9/15 Off […]

It’s a new semester which means we are back with Peer Picks on the blog from Sophie Hattery ’16. We will highlight a few Peer Picks that we think you’ll find particularly interesting every week.  Learn more by checking out each pick on the BRIDGE. And while you’re there, see what other interesting opportunities you find! BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 pm. 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. First pick this semester by Sophie is.. – URBN: Merchant Leadership Programs, Deadline: Sept.11 […]

Come hear from your peers concerning their experience with finance applications and targeted resumes. Learn how they networked and were selected for several rounds of interviews before obtaining an offer. Come prepared with any and all questions as you search for a finance internship or full time position.  A lunch of salad and grilled chicken will be provided. Registration on the BRIDGE is encouraged and preferred. BONUS: A finance consultant to the CDC, Kathe Kennedy will also be on hand to speak with students. Sign up is preferred and encouraged Sponsored by the Career Development Center and Bucknell Finance Network

We hope the first few weeks of classes have gone well. We’ve loved seeing the traffic to our office pick up. It’s about to get busier around here with Employer Expo just around the corner (Sept. 23!). Until then, here’s what’s happening at the CDC this week…and look out for a busy next 2 weeks from us filled with lots of employer info sessions and companies back on campus. Tuesday, September 9 Pre-Law Info Session: 12-1 pm, ELC 217 Counts towards FYIS credit for First Year Students.  Lunch will be provided, so please sign up on the BRIDGE. Pre-Health Introduction […]

REGISTER NOW    CISCO’S VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR – September 15, 2014 Students & Alumni are Invited – Meet Recruiters Live Online… Learn about Global Sales & Engineering Roles! Join us to find out more about our Full Time & Internship opportunities around the world.

If you are thinking about going into the Health Professions you will want to mark your calendar for these upcoming events and meet with our Pre-Health advisor. Help is available for students who are considering a profession related to the health of humans or animals (Allopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Optometry, Podiatry, Physician’s Assistant, Nursing, etc.). Sept. 9 – Introduction to the Health Sciences: Noon, Biology 101 This workshop will outline the fields that Pre-Health encompasses, how to prepare for each, and how each fields’ graduate programs differ in their requirements. Primarily for First Year […]

If you are thinking about Law School then you will want to make sure you mark your calendar for these workshops: Sept. 6 – Mock LSAT: 8:30am, Coleman 221, Must sign up on the BRIDGE  Sept. 9 – Info Session for Pre Law Students: Noon, ELC 217 General information about the pre-law program, Bucknell Law Network, and the Mock Trial Team. Counts towards FYIS credit for First Year Students.  Lunch will be provided, so please sign up on the BRIDGE. Sept. 26: Speed Mentoring; 3-5pm, ELC Center Room (256) A “speed mentoring” event in which students will have an opportunity […]

Welcome back to Bucknell for another great semester. We have a packed career calendar – as usual – so we’ll be highlighting our weekly events on the blog so you don’t miss anything. Here’s what’s happening at the CDC this week: Monday, September 1 – OFFICE CLOSED Wednesday, September 3 Career Resources for Graduate Students Event: 5-5:45pm, Bertrand Library  Traditional Reading Room Are you a graduate student and thinking about your next steps after Bucknell? Wondering if the Career Development Center has resources for you? We do!  Come to this session to learn more. Refreshments provided. International Students – Planning […]

You can intern with U.S. Embassies around the world and in Washington, D.C. while you’re at school. eInternships with U.S. Government agencies give you real experience working with government offices in the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Broadcasting Board of Governors, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Education, etc. eInterns work about ten hours each week directly with their office to do research, social media, website design, data visualizion, reporting, teaching, and much more! We are now accepting applications for these unpaid opportunities from July 2, 2014 through July […]

Learn about the lifespan of style – from concept to retail – during this amazing opportunity to visit Tommy Hilfiger HQ; hear from current employees and get tips from HR on applying for internships. July 17, 2014 |  8:45am-1:00pm | Tommy Hilfiger Corporation 601 W 26th St #600, New York, NY Sign up today on the BRIDGE for this amazing opportunity! Spots are limited and first come, first served. Here’s the day’s itinerary: 8:45-9:15 am: Arrival/Coffee & Tea – students are responsible for their own transportation 9:15-9:30: Welcome by Gary Sheinbaum ’79, CEO Tommy Hilfiger North America 9:30-9:45: The Role […]

This just in from Alumni Relations: The Bucknell Alumni App – Connect with Bucknellians Worldwide! Users can develop professional relationships and network with the Bucknell Alumni community through this location-based mobile directory. Customize your search by Company, Industry, Location, Class Year, Major, Varsity Sports, Industry and Greek Affiliation. The Bucknell Alumni App is available for students to download now! This innovative tool will be in replacement of the B-Link online alumni directory, effective May 31, 2014. For more information visit: http://www.bucknell.edu/AlumniApp Don’t make a mistake that will harm your professional online reputation – remember: It is a privilege to belong […]