Session 2 – The Search: Resources, Informational Interviews, Networking, and Career Events Thursday, October 8, Noon – 12:30; ELC 217 Tuesday, October 27, Noon – 12:30; ELC 217 (2nd and last workshop in this series topic) Are you a Junior looking to get a head start at preparing for your search the perfect internship? If so, take advantage of this 3-part workshop series geared toward getting you ready to take on the internship search challenge! The series is designed specifically for Juniors to tackle this process one step at a time and to be prepared for their search ahead of […]

The Internship and Co-op Study wants to know your thoughts about internships\co-ops! Whether you have been involved in an internship\co-op or not, you are invited to participate. Let employers know what you want from your internship, co-op, and full-time job. To take the survey, visit: http://www.InternshipStudy.com All survey takers will receive a $25 travel coupon to Student Universe, just in time for booking a Spring Break trip! All survey takers will also enter to win a $500 Spring Break travel voucher! To take the survey, visit: http://www.InternshipStudy.com

Bucknell has often been referred to as a bubble. It is a campus filled with brick buildings, athletic facilities and breath-taking views of the Pennsylvania landscape. Within these warm brick buildings are numerous services provided by the University in an effort to burst this bubble. Of these services, the best is arguably the Bridge. The Bridge is more than a job application site. Its name truly suits its function as it connects Bucknell undergraduate students to Alumni, career-oriented campus events, and professional opportunities that reach far beyond the Lewisburg city limits. Even more so, the Bridge is easily accessible and […]

Find out at Graduate School Strategies on October 8th at Noon in O’Leary 232 The CDC and the University Graduate School Advising Coordinator will provide current information and perspectives about the choice to go to graduate school, as well as share suggestions for making yourself a competitive applicant among the many. Note- there will not be much information about professional school (law, health, business) –  if you know you are interested in those areas, contact the respective advisers for more information. For more on Grad School Advising

The semester is flying by and there is no doubt you all need a well deserved break. But while you look forward to a few days without classes it’s important to look ahead to some great upcoming events. On October 14th and 15th we’ll be hosting 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 […]

In a world of unpaid internships and distracted managers, how’s a young professional to learn? Five essential insights to surviving as you start out. By Nadira A. Hira NEW YORK (Fortune) — A few years before I began writing “The Gig,” when I was starting out as one of the starry-eyed Gen Y staffers I now write about (and still am), I walked to the office printer barefoot. Granted, it was in an office where wearing short sleeves constituted a statement. (Not Fortune, you gossips.) And to my credit, I’d taken my shoes off under my desk and simply forgotten […]

Class Year: 2010 Hometown: Loganville, GA Major: English and Sociology Campus Activities: RA, Student Assistant in Bucknell Human Resources Dept. Goals: To go to law school Hobbies: Singing Other Interests: Traveling, working with people Externship: Savell & Williams LLP, Atlanta, GA My Experience Due to time restraints I actually had a one-day externship experience with Savell and Williams. I was shadowing Chris Pecone, attorney at law. On Tuesday we met in the office around 8:30am where we made some rounds in the office and he introduced me to some of his colleagues. Originally he had a court case of his […]

Considering a career in the marketing industry? Interested in learning the latest in traditional and new media? Then please join the Bucknell Consumer Products Network (BCPN) and Bucknell Media & Technology Network (BMTN) for a marketing career forum in New York City on Friday, November 6. For $20, you’ll hear from marketing experts and network with leaders and rising stars in the field — not to mention get the inside scoop on how to get hired in today’s marketplace! To register and pay, stop by our table in the LC Mall from 11 – 1, starting 10/14 through 10/16. Space […]

We are excited to introduce a new series of teleconferences called “Industry Insight” that will spotlight alumni from various organizations for 45 minutes over the Noon hour or early evening. The focus of these brief sessions will for sharing personal experiences, career paths, and job search / industry advice. Dialogue will be driven by your prepared questions!

Voting is now live so vote today for Homecoming Host & Hostess! Polls close on October 7th and winners will be announced October 8th. For more information stop by our table in the LC Mall @ Noon on 10/2, 10/5, 10/6, 10/7 GO VOTE

Class Year: 2010 Hometown: Ligonier, PA Major: Theater and Management, Dance Minor Campus Activities: Theater Productions, Theatre Department Public Relations TA . Goals: To perform after I graduate in any way or form possible Hobbies: dancing, performing, and singing, cooking, traveling Other Interests: sports, both collegiate and professional, especially the Steelers Externship: Performer Magazine, Somerville, MA My Experience Important events included meeting everyone within the company. Sometimes I found myself standing around so I just went and talked to others in their offices. Presenting yourself is very important and meeting as many people as you can is also very important! […]

Have an upcoming interview? Don’t be nervous…the CDC has got you covered. Did you know that we have a weekly group session called Interviewing Tips every Monday at 5 pm. This session offers information about recruitment procedures and the CDC, inside tips about employers who recruit on campus, and a tour of CDC interview rooms. All are welcome to attend. So don’t get nervous, get prepared!

Check out our featured Externship Spotlights. We will be highlight a new student in the Career Insider from now until October 22nd, which is the last Externship Orientation Session. 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. […]

Students who want to explore careers in the non-profit and government sectors have a great resource right here on campus: the Bucknell Public Interest Program (BPIP) and the BPIP Internship Fund. BPIP educates students about non-profit and public service careers, and helps students learn about how to find internships and jobs in these sectors. The BPIP Internship Fund provides financial support for undergraduate students (first-year students, sophomores, and juniors), who have secured full-time, unpaid summer internships with non-profit organization and government offices. The application process is competitive and the deadline is March 22, 2010, for the summer 2010. Information sessions […]

Do you plan on participating in the EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to job shadow a professional over winter break. WHO CAN APPLY? The Class of 2012 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 TAKE PLACE? During the week of January 4-8, 2010. (Unless otherwise stated by sponsor or arranged due to student needs.) WHY SHOULD I APPLY FOR AN EXTERNSHIP? Why not? The program provides students an opportunity to learn about a career area of their […]