One last Peer Pick by Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist, to send you on your way… Organizing for Action HQ’s internship Committee on Education and the Workforce As we all prepare to embark on the journey back home, we often forgo all responsibility in the interest of relaxing, along with spending time with our loved ones and friends. While I wholly support and find myself conforming to this holiday break stereotype, I would highly advise you all to actively check the BRIDGE in your spare time! Many due dates are approaching, and you would not want […]

Over Thanksgiving or even Winter Break, I would highly suggest checking out the best internships either within your desired industry or overall on the Vault! The Vault is a valuable, online resource that provides in-depth intelligence on people’s experiences in a certain industry, company or profession—and on how to set yourself up to land that job. As stated on their website’s “About Us”, Vault’s “influential company rankings, ratings and reviews are sourced and verified through ongoing directed surveys of active employees and enrolled students. Vault also welcomes current and previous employees and students who were unable to participate in the […]

This weeks BRIGE Peer Pick by Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist, is for targeted to Seniors: The American Society of Magazine Editors – Magazine Internship Program The American Society of Magazine Editors is happy to present the Magazine Internship Program, a ten-week program targeting college seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA at magazines concentrated in New York and Washington. This program has been renowned as a feeder for many to go on to continue with successful careers in print and electronic journalism. If this internship intrigues you, make a resume and one-page cover letter (addressed […]

Another City Guide from Sophie dancing around the Mason-Dixon line. Post-College City Guide: Raleigh-Durham Some Background Stats: Population: 423,179 Unemployment Rate: 6.7% Cost of living index: 76.69/100 Major industries: High technology, pharmaceuticals Climate: Winter— ~42.6 degrees, Summer— ~78.1 degrees Professional Sports: Hurricanes, RailHawks FC, Mudcats Closing Time: 2 AM Best known for: Being the capital and second largest city in North Carolina, the “City of Oaks” Best Dish: Italian, nouveau cuisine, Chinese Why We Chose It: A little historical background on Raleigh is that it was founded in 1792 as North Carolina’s capital city. This quaint city was named after […]

One more week until TURKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe that is one too many exclamation point but I love Thanksgiving.  But before we go off to our turkey trots and gluttonous food binges and our own beds we have a few more events for you so check them out: Monday, November 18 Engineering Graduate School Presentation – How to Find and Apply for Programs Noon – 1pm, Dana 139 Carney, Sandoe & Associates Info Session 6:30 – 7:30pm, ELC 256 Tuesday, November 19 Capitol Hill McAllister & Quinn Information Session 10 – 10:45am, ELC 217 Capitol Hill McAllister & Quinn Information Session Noon […]

Sophie Hattery ’16 gives you the scoop on one of our more recent resources: CareerSpots Did you know the CDC provides you with access to a great video resource for students about to embark on their journey through post-grad life. Career Spots is a service that offers a plethora of useful videos to help fuel your career. They are short clips that capture your attention and ensure that you take away from the advice of professionals in the work force. In the first video I watched, “Negotiating an Offer”, Suzanne Scott-Trammel, the Executive Career Director of University of Alabama-Birmingham warns […]

Have you ever wanted to be more involved on campus? Have you wanted a campus job that pays well, fits easily to your schedule, and helps promote professionalism? If so, the Career Development Center is the place to work! Not only do you get to reap the benefits of enhancing your own career decision-making, but you can also have first-hand access to resources in addition to having instant knowledge of every networking event on campus! From editing resumes during “Quick Questions” or Resumania, to scheduling appointments, to helping organize job fairs, to enjoying the excess food from events, to gaining […]

Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist, BRIDGE Peer Pick of the Week: 1. Nestle Purina Petcare Company Supply Chain Internship 2. Mass. Electric Construction Co. Industrial (MEC) Internship My first peer pick this week is dedicated to Nestle Purina Petcare Company’s supply chain internship. If you have a love for pets and are looking to spend 10 weeks of your summer in St. Louis, Missouri, you should look to spend your time at Nestle, the world’s largest food company. The company stresses the importance of training, constantly learning, and growth in the workplace. Anyone equipped with a […]

Another City Guide from Sophie taking us deep into the south to Austin, Texas. Post-College City Guide: Austin Some Background Stats: Population: 1,121,847 Unemployment Rate: 5.2% Cost of living index: 93/100 Major industries: High technology, biomedical and pharmaceutical industries Climate: Winter—high 40s, Summer—high 90’s Professional Sports: Austin Outlaws, Texas Stars, Austin Gamebreakers, Austin Toros Closing Time: 2 AM Best known for: Being the geographic and political center of the Lone Star State, SXSW Best Dish: Anything barbecued Why We Chose It: Forbes named Austin in their “10 Up and Coming Cities for Entrepreneurs” article, Business Insider heralded Austin as one […]

Here’s what is happening in the CDC this week: Monday, November 11 Goldman Sachs Internship Campus Presentation Noon – 1 pm, ELC Forum Goldman Sachs Office Hours: 4:00 – 7:00 pm, CDC – 2nd Floor Investment Management Division Securities Division Tuesday, November 12 Bucknell Public Service Network Trip to DC for “Creating Social Change” Alumni Panel (sign up was required) 1:00 pm, Human Rights Campaign – Equality Center Wednesday, November 13 Bank of America Merrill Lynch Info Session 5:30 – 6:30 pm (note the time change from original start of 6pm), Hunt 101 Thursday, November 14 BPIP Internship Fund Information […]

Interested in studying abroad? Interested in contemporary film and media? Bucknell’s Concentration in Film/Media Studies will offer ENGL 238 – Film in the Digital Age as a London-based summer study abroad course from May 19 – June 13. London has come along way since the The Globe, and is one of the major film production and post-production world capitals and has witnessed a total transformation of the filmmaking process. I know this because when I was there I just happened to walk into the Rock of Ages premiere. I spotted Russel Brand and Tom Cruise before my battery died (these […]

Brought to you by a fabulous Bucknell Alumna, Jennifer Kane ’95, who currently works at the U.S. Embassy London, UK for the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration.  Jennifer is encouraging Bucknellians to apply to U.S. Embassy Internship Programs abroad as well as in the US. Get information on interning with the London office, a full overview of expectations and requirements to intern there here: http://export.gov/unitedkingdom/internshipprogram/index.asp. The deadline to apply for the Summer 2014 internship is January 21st.  This PDF gives  more details of the internship as well and you can watch this video made by some former interns. […]

Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist, BRIDGE Peer Pick of the Week: 1. NY Union Internship 2. Goldman Sachs “GS: Inside Look” My first peer pick calls for any sophomore, junior, or senior who has a passion for social justice. The Bridge brings you the NY Union Semester paid internship program for the spring 2014 semester. The internship involves a 32 hour per week, 15 week program at a New York City labor union or labor affiliated-organization. Participants will not only get the opportunity to enjoy the city atmosphere, but will have the chance to take labor […]

Sophomores and Juniors interested in Finance are encouraged to sign up to meet with Kathe Kennedy, Consultant for Finance Industry to the Career Development Center, this week for a “How To Best Prepare and Search for a Finance Summer Internship,” workshop. Kathe has over 30 years of experience working within higher education and finance preparing students and professionals for the finance industry. Juniors: Wednesday, November 6, 4:30-5:30PM,  ELC Center Room, Sign up Kathe will share information with juniors and outline what important steps you should be taking now and in the next few months if a career in the finance […]

As you update Facebook and Instagram with posts and pictures for #thankfulnovember, or joining Bucknell’s new Project Thanks, we’ve got another reason for you to give thanks: full access to the Bucknell Alumni Directory! Starting TODAY (November 4th if you are reading this late) you now all have automatic access to the Alumni Directory in B-Link. You can use this directory to make connections, do industry research, set up informational interviews over the Thanksgiving and Winter breaks, or ask how a certain city is to live in. To make the most of this resource we suggest you read our tips on reaching out […]