Externship at JCPenney – Adam Hinshaw ‘09 The January externship I had at JCPenney Headquarters in Dallas, TX was an extra-ordinary opportunity to see a large and highly successful organization up close. My sponsor, a Bucknell alum and the Deputy Vice President-Director of Customer File Marketing, was thoughtful enough to invite me to lunch the week before my externship so that we could meet and talk about JCP as well as Bucknell today. At lunch he provided me with a full-page agenda of my schedule over the two-day externship. On my first day, I attended a “new hire orientation” which […]

BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the academic year. 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 differently depending on the time of year and how much their openings are planned. If you aren’t finding what interests you on the BRIDGE, please work with a CDC counselor to determine the best strategies for your needs. Many […]

In this 30 minute session, attendees will receive an overview of the program, application requirements, steps on how to use the BRIDGE, time-lines, and deadline information; attendance at ONE Orientation Session is required for participation in the program. All Orientation Sessions listed below will be held in the ELC Gallery Theatre. Wednesday, Oct 21 @ 5pm Thursday, Oct 22 @ Noon–LAST ONE – 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 usually take place? During the week of January 4-8, […]

Wendy Schibener ’10 enjoyed an eye-opening internship at the Washington Times. Watch her video to learn more: Externship Spotlight Video – Wendy Schibner, Journalism Read more Externship Experience Spotlights

We are commemorating our 125th anniversary of co-education by holding a special celebration and symposium during Homecoming Weekend. Here’s a quick snippet of some of the events and Alumni Career Panels scheduled for the weekend; for a full list of details visit the 125 Celebration page Friday, October 23rd: Paving Their Own Way: Entrepreneurship – 11:00 – 12:00pm, ELC Forum This panel showcases the creativity and ingenuity of some of our graduates who have been successful entrepreneurs. Panelists include Susan Penecale Zolla ‘68, Frank Davis ‘82, Anne Seibold Drapeau ’88 (moderator), and Debra Zapotocky Rizzi ‘94. Work-Life Fit – 11-00 […]

“[The real world] is a big change, more then you can ever imagine when you are sitting in the classroom thinking about the outside world!” — Anonymous business-school grad For many of you, this time leading up to graduation and the start of a first job may seem chaotic and stressful. You are completing your Bucknell career without too much of a senioritis meltdown while dealing with the demands of job-hunting, interviewing, and facing the reality of the end of your time here. I point this out not to stress you out more but to let you know that IT […]

Homecoming weekend is just upon us and Alumni Relations & Career Services is taking advantage of the returning alumni…now it’s YOUR TURN. Here is a snapshot of the myriad of career events featuring many alums that we are offering: Thursday, October 22 Bucknell Finance Network (BFN) Investment Roundtable @ 7:30 p.m. in the ELC Forum (B-Link Access Event) Friday, October 23 From the Bucknell Stage to the Hollywood Backlot: A Conversation with Director Robert Mandel ’67 @ 2 pm in the Harvey Powers Theatre Alumni Panel: Bucknell Health Network (BHN) Panel & Reception @ 2:30 pm in the ELC Gallery […]

Friday, October 23rd Alfred Lerner Hall Auditorium, Columbia University Noon – 4:00pm Business Attire Required; Student ID Needed for Entry The Engineering Consortium Career Fair, hosted by the Columbia University Center for Career Education and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science allows students and alumni to explore a wide variety of career fields, employers, and types of employment in the engineering/technology sector. In previous years, the fair has attracted over 1,900 students and alumni from top engineering schools and over 100 pre-eminent national and international engineering employers. Some attendees include: CIA Credit Suisse Lime Wire Procter & […]

Class Year: 2010 Hometown: Wayne, NJ Major: Theater, English & Education Campus Activities: Adminstrative and Publicity Tech. Asst. for Dept. of Theater and Dance, President of Cap and Dagger student-run theater group, Stage Manager for Dept. of Theater and Dance, Publicity Chair for Calvin and Hobbes, Tour Guide, B-Link Corrdinator for Dept. of Theater and Dance Goals: To have a career in the technical or production side of theater, film or television. Hobbies: Singing, acting, watching movies, reading, video games and Taekwondo Externship: Mitch Goldman – Producer, New York City, NY My experience Working with Mitch was amazing! I experienced […]

Award-winning film and TV director Robert Mandel ’67, will host an open forum about his journey from Bucknell to Hollywood. He’ll review clips from his film and television productions, share tips on the film industry and take Q&A. Join us for this “insider view!” Open to the campus community. Friday, October 23 2-3 p.m. Harvey Powers Theatre Mr. Mandel is currently Dean of the American Film Institute Conservatory and his film credits include FX, School Ties, Big Shots, and The Substitute. He has also directed numerous television movies for HBO, Fox, ESPN, Lifetime and A&E, as well as episodic television […]

That’s right… Love It or Leave It! Saturday, October 24TH Center Room, ELC 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.; Refreshments Served Join us over Homecoming and a chance to participate in a unique career development exclusively from The Harvard Business School (HBS), known as the 100 Jobs Exercise. This exercise will be led by our very own alumna Michele Matz Biamonte ’94, Harvard MEd ’05 and it is designed to help individuals identify their unique career interests and re-energize anyone who feels stuck in the job search process. Open to all students and alumni; Refreshments will be served. Students are encouraged to […]

Thursdays: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 @6-7 pm, Biology 221 Sign up on the BRIDGE Space is limited and the deadline 10/19 The CDC is pleased to announce fall class offerings for JUMPSTART, an education program designed to aid sophomores and juniors in their career planning and development. If you’re interested in getting started at the CDC, this non-credit, four-session course is for you. Topics covered include: self-exploration industry research summer job and internship search strategies networking job search tools (including resumes, cover letters, and interviewing skills). The program is free and open to interested sophomores and juniors of all majors. […]

The Bucknell Finance Network (BFN) Annual Investment Roundtable is on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Forum of the Elaine Langone Center (ELC); for a list of panelists, attendees and to register for the event. The Bucknell Health Network (BHN) Panel is Friday, Oct. 23, at 2:30 p.m. in the ELC Gallery Theater. Drop by the ELC Arches Lounge for a reception from 4–6 p.m. The Bucknell Law Network (BLN) Discussion and Breakfast is Saturday, Oct. 24, is 8:30–10:30 a.m. in McDonnell Lounge; sign up on the BRIDGE recommended All events count towards B-Link Access For a list […]

A Personal Statement Workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 5 to 6 p.m., in the Writing Center, 200G Roberts Hall. If you are applying to graduate school, law school, medical school, professional school, or any other program that requires a personal statement, you won’t want to miss this workshop. Learn about •what admissions committees look for when they read personal statements •steps you can take to prepare your statement •resources available at Bucknell to assist you in your personal statement writing process At this interactive workshop, you get to talk with Writing Center staff and with peers about […]

Top Ten Reasons for Attending the Graduate & Professional School Fairs Some good reasons to go to the The Graduate and Law School Fair today (starts in 1 HOUR!) or the Health Fair is tomorrow @ 3 p.m. Speak with representatives from over 100 top-notch schools – With programs in Business, Education, Communications, History, Public Administration, Psychology, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Law…to name a few…there is something for everyone! Explore your options! There are multiple paths to each and every career—see if a graduate degree will help you along your path. Learn about unique graduate programs you had never even considered. […]