A note about an exciting opportunity from Rebecca Kosowicz ’07: When I graduated from Bucknell in 2007 I joined the Peace Corps in Mali. After my two years were up I found this great opportunity that led me to stay on for a third year. I will be ending my work with this organization in June and they are looking for interested, inspired individuals to replace my me and the three other volunteer positions on the ground here in Mali, West Africa. I hope you can get this information out to Bucknell student body. The application deadline is approaching so […]

The Scoville Fellowship is now accepting applications for the fall 2010 semester; All materials must arrive by January 22 at 5:00 PM EST. The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, established in 1987, is a competitive national fellowship program that provides college graduates with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security. Twice yearly, the Fellowship’s Board of Directors selects a group of outstanding individuals to spend six to nine months in Washington. Supported by a stipend, the Fellows serve as full-time junior staff members at the participating organization of their choice. The program also […]

Notice: Now accepting applications for Summer 2010.  Deadline to apply is 02/28/2010 Fellowship Dates: June 7 – August 13, 2010 During a ten week full-time placement in a Mayoral office or agency, Fellows will be assigned to projects that focus on a myriad of public policy issues and challenges. Mayoral Fellows will complete their projects under the direction of senior level government officials and will be provided with immediate and direct feedback. At the conclusion of the summer, Fellows will give presentations to the Mayor and various cabinet officials summarizing their placements and overall summer experience. The ultimate objective of […]

From Jobbound.com, America’s Career Experts New Year, New You! It’s 2010, and it’s time to set new goals to transform your year and your career. If you’re looking to land an internship, a job, or learn more about certain careers this year, consider these five career resolutions: Resolution #1: Get Your Resume in Shape Is it time to wipe the dust off your resume and give it a fresh new look? 99% of resumes aren’t as strong as they could be! Write a resume that focuses on accomplishments rather than descriptions. Focus on numbers, data, and achievements, and highlight what […]

We are back from our various holiday vacations and the office is already in full swing. Many students are currently doing externships or JanPlan. Perhaps others had their own internship set up over the winter break. Let’s know what you are up to and what you are learning! Working on stuff from home? No problem…email or call us and we can still help! Enjoy your time away from campus but remember we are still here for you! And when you get back I hope you’ll take advantage of all the great events, resources, and networking opportunities we have for you! […]

Eclipse Solar LLC, started by Craig Dwyer ’10, Eric Diamond ’09 and Drew Willey ’09, is a result of the School of Management‘s business venture competition. Dwyer and Diamond entered the contest with an eye on the $5,000 prize, and decided on a solar energy sales and installation venture and wrote a business plan focusing on government incentives as a selling point for solar energy systems. Dwyer and Diamond placed fourth in the competition and were inspired to pursue the idea. They brought in another partner, Willey, and set up shop in a 1,240-square-foot storefront in West Chester, Pa. Eclipse […]

No one ever said you had to go it alone: Daniel LaRusso had Mr. Miyagi, Rocky had Mighty Mick, Bill & Ted had Rufus, Happy had Chubbs, Wedding Crashers John and Jeremy had Chazz…who will you have? We’ve got some great ways to connect to alumni who are happy, ready, and willing to be mentors to YOU. Among B-Link‘s many different ways to connect with alumni, you can also use the  Career Center Search to specifically search for those willing to be mentors. We also have BisonConnect (which can only be accessed through myBucknell), an additional database of Bucknell alumni […]

Just enough news to make morning conversation Check out this new daily newsletter for Wall Street professionals! Not a Wall Street professional yet? This newsletter will come in handy to stay up on what’s happening and perhaps help in interviews to demonstrate your knowledge of the latest hot topics. Check it out: Small Talk

Informational Interview scheduled over the break? Job Interview? Internship Interview? Want your resume ready just in case? Well we are still here to help! Our office will be open for regular office hours and we will still hold Quick Questions from 1:30 – 3:30 until Dec. 17th. BUT … please note our offices will be closed December 14 & 15 for Spring 2010 (YIKES!) planning. Good luck on all your finals (papers, exams, projects) and we hope to see you before you start your Winter Break!

The AlumniAthlete Network Wall Street Internship Program is a 10-week summer internship program targeted to collegiate sophomores and juniors who have shown a commitment to intercollegiate athletics and academics excellence. The program began in the summer of 2004. Since that time, we have placed more than 200 student-athletes at major Wall Street firms including Bank of America, Citi, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch and UBS. Our participants have served in many different areas of our partner firms including investment banking, sales & trading, capital markets, research, asset management, private wealth management and operations. […]

Next semester the CDC will be hosting our annual Internship Fair, the Communications and Arts Fair, the DC Career Fair, and numerous employer presentations, interviews, and events. If you do not already have a suit and appropriate business attire at Bucknell you are highly encourage to assure you bring a suit and business attire back with you from winter break. Perhaps this will be an addition onto your holiday wish list! You may not think you need a full SUIT, but different employers have different dress codes and expectations. It is always better to be overdressed, so bring back that […]

Many opportunities listed on the BRIDGE, including: Deadline: Monday, December 14, 11:59 p.m. Vanguard: College to Corporate Internship Microsoft: Intern Program Manager (PM), Software Design Engineer (SDE) and Software Design Engineer in Test Deadline: Monday, December 21, 11:59 p.m. Unite For Sight: Unite For Sight: High Impact Volunteer Abroad Opportunities University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Summer Research Opportunities in molecular biology and microbiology Deadline: Monday, December 28, 11:59 p.m. Procter & Gamble: Customer Business Development Summer (Sales) Internship Delphinus Engineering: Engineer Internship U.S. Department of Justice: Environment and Natural Resources Division- Summer Intern Trout, Ebersole & Groff, LLP: Accounting Internship National Constitution […]

By Holly Hodges `10 Every little kid has an idea, a dream of what they want to be when they’re older. While I had many possibilities that didn’t quite pan out, being the tooth fairy or performing on Broadway, one interest stuck with me. Growing up in Southern California, surrounded by amusement parks, I always had a strong desire to design rides. It wasn’t until I began my engineering courses at Bucknell that I realized someone actually has that dream job, and it was often engineers. This was when I decided to avidly pursue turning my childhood dream into a […]

Are you familiar with the following terms for financing your graduate education? Fellowships: typically granted to individuals to cover their living expenses while they carry out research or work on a project. Awards may be single or multiple-year. Awards are usually based on an individual’s merit as measured by grades, GRE scores, publications, and letters of recommendation. Assistantships: usually campus-affiliated work assignments (e.g. graduate teaching instructor, research associate) that provide an individual a stipend and often waive tuition and/or other matriculation fees. Grants: often awarded to cover expenses associated with carrying out research or other specific projects, such as travel, […]

As promised…you can now get the headlines from the Career Insider on myBucknell. You can find it on the left nav gadget area under ‘News and Publications.’ Once you’ve added it you’ll get the most recent post headlines and an easy way to link in to the stories you want to read about, or discover some great tips and resources you would have other wised missed. If you have feedback on gadget or the Career Insider let us know (careerevents@bucknell.edu), we’d love to hear your opinion and ideas!