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 […]

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 […]

Are you looking to intern in Lewisburg or even from your dorm room?   Here are just a few with upcoming deadlines – WaterMarkIt:  Watermarkit Mobile Design Internship (REMOTE) – Bucknell Alumni Wilson Ross: Sales Associate Intern (Lewisburg) The Printed Page:  Marketing Intern (Lewisburg) Mid-Penn Energy: Intern (Lewisburg) Snyder Union Mifflin Child Development (SUMCD):  Part-time child care positions (Local area) Computer Support Services, Inc.: Marketing Intern (Lewisburg) Karibu Kikoy: Digital Marketing Intern (REMOTE) – Bucknell Alumni 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

While many of you are decorating your new dorm rooms and reacquainting yourselves with the bustling metropolis of Lewisburg,  we know that some of you are packing up and heading off for some amazing places. Studying Abroad is an awesome experience , one not to be missed, but just because you are not in Lewisburg doesn’t mean you have to miss out on finding a great internship. We thought we’d share our tips on finding an internship while you are studying abroad. For Students Studying Abroad in the Fall Most internship searches are conducted successfully in the Spring, so going abroad […]

If you are in or around Pittsburgh on August 22nd you might want to check out one (or both) of these great events held by Bucknell Engineering Network and Bucknell Club of Pittsburgh: Westinghouse Hot Cell Nuclear Laboratory Tour: August 22, 1 – 3 pm The Westinghouse Materials Center of Excellence Laboratory Services will host a tour of its Hot Cell Facility that has 35+ years experience in handling and evaluating activated and contaminated materials. The cost is $5 per person and space is limited to the first 30. Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 6th. Pittsburgh & Our Energy Future: […]

Apply for the Virtual Student Foreign Service July 2-20, 2013! This is an interesting an unique opportunity that we wanted to share with you. You are paired as a virtual eIntern with a US Embassy or other parts of the State dept for a project that you complete virtually.  See below for details.  It’s a great way to connect with people and gain experience during the academic year and there is literally something for all majors!  You can apply for up to three opportunities by the 20th of July. Virtual Student Foreign Services (VSFS) is the U.S. Department of State’s […]

Join us on June 19th for a summer networking event in Washington, D.C. hosted by the Career Development Center, Alumni Career Services, and the Bucknell Professional Network. The focus of the event is Twitter and we’ll help you answer the question, “Is it time to be serious about Twitter?” Wednesday, June 19th | 6:00 – 8:30 pm | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 1779 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC We will go over the basics of Twitter, how to set up a professional profile, and how to use Twitter strategically for your career. Presenters include: Peter Van Emburgh ’02, the […]

Starting New Ventures: “The Legal & Financial Do’s & Don’ts” presented by the  Bucknell Entrepreneurial Network Thursday June 6, 2013 | 6 – 9 pm | Digitas Offices, 33 Arch Street Boston, MA Panelists: Jamey Bennett ’90, Founder, President and CEO, LightWedge LLC Jay Hanley ’94, Principal, Hanley Construction & Development, Founder, Novo Organics LLC Greg Skibiski ’96, Managing Partner, CapNest Chas Wagner ’07, Community Manager, FitnessKeeper, Inc. Moderator: Michael Johnson-Cramer, Associate Professor & Director, Bucknell School of Management Host: Jenna Camann ’07, Senior Associate, Marketing, Digitas Free to students and Class of 2013 when register on BRIDGE

Is it time to be on Twitter? Over 500 jobs are posted per minute on Twitter. Statistics show that over 90% of recruiters use or plan to use social media in recruiting. Twitter is becoming the go-to place to keep up on current events and industry news. LinkedIn is considered universal; however, Twitter is rapidly growing. Come learn how you can best use this social media to stay current and move your career forward, presented by Megan Wolleben and Dr. Julee Bertsch. We will go over the basics of Twitter, how to set up a professional profile, and how to use […]

Networking event for alumni, parents and students. Program will focus on volunteering and sitting on boards and also highlight what students are doing at Bucknell through Civic Engagement.

Join the Bucknell Professional Networks for this great panel in NYC on May 16th: Power of Social Good: Opportunities to Grow & Strengthen Your Involvement May 16th , 2013 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM The Gabarron Foundation 149 East 38th Street New York, New York 10016 Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served; $10.00 per person Open to all Bucknellians: Students RSVP (by 5/13); Alumni RSVP The goal of the panel is to inform people on how they can get involved in the social sector— whether it’s by serving on a nonprofit Board, volunteering in a meaningful way, or starting […]