Class Year: 2010 Hometown: Hingham, PA Major: Neuroscience Campus Activities: Bucknell Buddies, Student Athletic Trainer, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Goals: To become a doctor Hobbies: Sports, Movies, Videogames, Reading Externship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA My Experience I had an externship at Massachusetts General Hospital shadowing the Chief Neurosurgeon there, Dr. Robert Martuza. He took me to grand rounds, where he and other doctors discussed patient cases, to his clinic, where I saw patients with him, to his surgical suite, where I observed him perform a surgery to remove a patient’s brain tumor, and to his Molecular Neurosurgery Research lab. […]

Apply by Nov. 8 The Glimpse Correspondents Program is for talented writers and photographers with a passion for storytelling and a knack for finding truly unique stories. The program is open to anyone between the ages of 18 and 34 who will be working, volunteering, or studying outside of their home country for at least 10 weeks. Correspondents receive the following benefits: $600 stipend Support from a team of professional editors Career training in writing and photography Guaranteed publication on Glimpse.org Possibility of being featured on NationalGeographic.com Watch the Glimpse Correspondents ProgramVideo

Interested in international studies, international trade, or international development? Join us for an International Relations alumni career panel and hear alumni share their background and experiences… Q&A to follow…Friday, October 23, 5:00 pm, Gallery Theatre

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. Thursday, Oct 15 @ 5pm 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 […]

Welcome back from Fall Break! Remember we have 2 important fairs, both which offer a great time to start collecting information and building relationships with schools you may be interested in. No sign-up necessary; all are welcome. Wednesday, October 14th: Graduate and Law School Fair 3:00 – 6:00 pm; ELC Terrace Room Meet representatives from across the country that offer graduate and law programs. Pre-Law Program: Law School Admissions Panel 6:00 – 7:30 pm; ELC Gallery Theatre Law school admissions representatives will speak about the admissions process and the nature of law study; Q&A will follow. Thursday, October 15th: Health […]

JanPlan Information Sessions: Learn about the Pre-Health JanPlan observation program and the requirements for participation. The program is open for juniors and seniors only. Attendance at ONE JanPlan Information Session is required for program participation. Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Noon, LC Gallery Theater Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Noon, LC 217 JanPlan Application Deadline (on the BRIDGE): Monday, November 2, 2009 at 11:59pm JanPlan Orientation Sessions (for accepted students): 2 sessions the week of November 16, 2009 JanPlan Experience: Monday, January 4 – Friday, January 15, 2010 (at Evangelical Community Hospital, Susquehanna Health, and Geisinger)

Monday, October 19, 5:30 pm, Bucknell Hall
Alumni panelists will speak about their internships and work experiences in communications and the arts, including art galleries and Sotheby’s Art Auction House in New York City and WHYY National Public Radio in Philadelphia.

Join Simon Graduate School of Business admissions staff to find out about our Early Leaders® initiative that allows recent college graduates to pursue an MBA or MS degree now versus waiting the typical four to six years that most other top 30 business schools require. Wednesday, October 14, 2009 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. (20-minute drop-ins) Location: Career Development Center R.S.V.P. to Megan Adams at madams@bucknell.edu

Thinking about getting in gear for your internship search?  If you want to get a start over the break, here are a few suggestions to get you started: Figuring Out What You Want to Do If you aren’t sure about your career goals and want to start figuring it out, the break can be a great time to explore your options.  One of the best resources for this is in the form of people.  Talk to family, friends and acquaintances about what they do.  You can utilize  B-Link, it’s a great tool to do informational interviewing and networking .  If […]

Follow directions when applying for opportunities… We recently learned from an employer who was advertising an opportunity on the BRIDGE that only 1 of 7 Bucknell students who applied for his organizations job opportunity followed the 3 steps required for the position, which were outlined on the BRIDGE job description.  His take on this was that if students are not able to follow directions in the application process then how will he feel confident that they will follow directions well on the job.  To him it was an indicator of work ethic and follow through.  You can’t really argue with […]

Class Year: 2010 Hometown: Middletown, NJ Major: Accounting Campus Activities: Bucknell Buddies, Investment Club, Student Calling Program Goals: To work in public accounting or finance Hobbies: Snowmobiling in Vermont, going to the beach, spending time with friends Other Interests: Philadelphia Eagles! Externship: Prudential Financial, Newark, NJ My Experience My first day, I arrived around 9 and met with a 2007 Bucknell graduate, Caitlin Cleveland, who had begun working there last summer. She introduced me to my sponsor, Jim McCarthy, the VP of Asset Management Finance, and then gave me an overview of the company. The rest of the morning consisted […]

Creative Financial Group is hosting a free workshop for job seekers in all fields.

“You’re Hired!” The Building Blocks to Career Search is a dynamic seminar for individuals seeking success in their career search. The workshop is scheduled for October 15, 2009 from 9:30am – 12:30pm at Creative Financial Group, 16 Campus Boulevard, Newtown Square, PA 19073

Goldman Sachs invites you to apply to the 2010 Diversity and Women’s Conference; an event for seniors interested in full-time opportunities.

Class Year: 2010 Hometown: Pequannock, NJ Major: Chemical Engineer Campus Activities: Assistant Orientation Director, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, Club Volleyball Goals: Continue higher education on to get an MBA after Bucknell Hobbies: sports Externship: Johnson & Johnson, Raritan, NJ My Experience This experience was a positive one. Not only did I get to see the finance and accounting aspect, but I got to see the engineering department. This day trip gave me an overall experience to get a feel for how the company works, rather than just one aspect that many could just research online. Also the depth in which […]

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. Thursday, Oct 8 @ Noon Thursday, Oct 15 @ 5pm 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 […]