We hope you’ve had a great start to November. I thought things might get quieter on campus but I was mistaken. Did you hear about the awesome new Arts Entrepreneurship minor? And a great panel from the Writing Center with professors on “Writing to Learn,” or the new Extreme Creativity course? There is SO much to do I don’t know how you keep track. That’s why we have our “This Week In” posts to help you keep track of all the career related events and programs we don’t want you to miss out on. Here’s what we have in store […]

WHERE WILL YOU BE DURING JANUARY BREAK? If you will be in the eastern region, from Maine down through Virginia, take advantage of the Road Trips to the Real World program, a series of employer site visits from January 6 – 17, 2014. This is your opportunity to get your foot in the door, literally, of participating employers, many of whom come to campus to recruit or list jobs and internships on the BRIDGE. Space is limited so sign up right away – some sites, spots fill up VERY quickly.  The registration deadline is November 30, 2013, at www.eace.org. At […]

“A Law Firm Partner’s Top 10 List of Do’s and Don’ts to Advance Your Career in Today’s Marketplace” Tuesday, November 5 | Noon | Bertrand Library East Reading Room Lunch will be served, Sign up on the BRIDGE by 11/4 Attorney Douglas Bonner ’80 will provide some tips about what young aspiring college graduates should do (and practices they should avoid) to enhance their career path and make themselves more attractive to potential employers. This will be from the perspective of an active Washington, D.C. telecommunications lawyer who has been practicing for 30 years and has had experience working for […]

Jobs and Internships in the Arts Panel Monday, November 4 | 5:30-6:30 pm| Bucknell Hall Panelists will speak about their internships and jobs in the Arts and provide tips on how to locate and secure work opportunities in the arts. Panelists: Sarah Battle ’14, Majors: Art History, Education Internships: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Samek Art Gallery, Baltimore Museum of Art Sarah is one of the co-founding members of the Gallery Engagement Team (GET), a student organization that acts as the student liaison for the Samek Art Gallery by engaging students with exhibitions, lectures, and programs. GET also creates its own […]

Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist, BRIDGE Peer Pick of the Week: URBN This week, I wanted to only focus on the big date: Monday, November 11! The reason why this date is so important is that URBN is offering a plethora of paid internships in Philadelphia for photography, product development, marketing, design, buying, store operations, visual display, styling, and information technology. URBN is a company responsible for producing three of the most popular brands among students here at Bucknell: Urban Outfitters, Free People, and Anthropologie. If you apply now and receive an interview, you will advance […]

Filling some very big shoes, Sophie ’16 is following in Hillary 13′ and Laura ’12 footsteps with the creation of more City Guides! Our city guides were started in an effort to highlight various cities across the U.S. to help you discover and learn about a city you may not have considered but could make a great spot for your first job or internship. First up is Sophie’s hometown of Richmond, VA: Population: 210,308 Unemployment Rate: 6.2% Cost of living index: 99/100 (100 is average) Major industries: Advanced manufacturing, creative and knowledge-based services, finance, insurance, and real-estate, green technology, health […]

3 great BPN coffee hours are coming up this week! These are informal sessions (no dress code); come when you are able and leave when you need to. Refreshments will be available but space is limited to 20 students so sign up on the BRIDGE. TIP: BRING QUESTIONS! Allison Robl ’05 – Marketing Director, Garnier by L’Oreal Monday, October 28 | 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Taylor Hall First Floor Lounge Karen Hume ’87 – East MidMarket Business Development Manager, IBM Tuesday, October 29 | 1:30 – 2:30 pm | ELC 241 CD Jason Piatt ’96 – Co-Founder & President of […]

Another month has flown by. We hope you had a chance to go to the many events we had in October and are gearing up for a great Thanksgiving filled with turkey, stuffing, and networking! Here’s what we have in store for you this week: Monday, October 28 Externship Resumania 11 – 3:30, CDC – 2nd Floor BPN Coffee Hour with Allison Robl ’05 – Marketing Director, Garnier by L’Oreal 2:30 – 3:30 pm, Taylor Hall First Floor Lounge Loyola University Emerging Leaders MBA Program Info Session 6 – 7 pm, Coleman 120 Pepsi Info Session 6 – 7 pm, […]

Bucknell is situated in an often ideal location but when it comes to getting to interviews it can present a challenge. Luckily Skype (or video) interviewing is becoming increasingly acceptable and sometimes even preferable for many employers. Video interviews, conducted using Skype or any other video conferencing software,  may be held during any state of the interview process. You should prepare for a video interview as you would for an in-person interview, with a few extra tips: Arrive Early and Test Equipment: Arrive early to the site you will be using for the interview; the interview rooms in the CDC […]

Homecoming is about more than just football games and tailgates, it’s also about alumni coming back and chances to network and learn. Before kickoff make sure you check out these great chances to meet and connect with alumni returning to campus. Understanding the Federal Hiring Process Lunch Thursday, Oct. 24 | Noon | Willard Smith Library, Vaughan Lit Lunch provided, BRIDGE sign up by October 23 Raj Thangavelu ’98, Financial Database Specialist, Federal Housing Finance Agency, will discuss the federal hiring process and give pointers on creating a federal resume and how to use the USAJOBS.gov website. Raj will be […]

The Bucknell Professional Networks have been busy this semester and they aren’t stopping now. Here are 3 great events happening around Homecoming: Coffee Hour with Paul Sturman ’83, President, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Tuesday, October 22, 3-4pm, Taylor Hall First Floor Lounge Stop in anytime during the hour to speak with Paul about his work and career path.  Refreshments available. Sign up on the BRIDGE is preferred, but not required. Bloomberg Assessment Test Thursday, October 24, 5:30-8:00pm, Taylor 203 Computer Lab E-mail Tom Zhu at haokang.zhu@bucknell.edu to sign up Bloomberg is coming to Bucknell to screen ambitious students interested in careers […]

It seems like lately I’m starting each one of these posts with some quip about how much we have going on. I guess we should just all assume that every week we will consistently have a ton of events happening for you to choose from. I will point out that there are ample opportunities this week for FREE FOOD. Hope to see you at a few! Tuesday, October 22 BPN Coffee Hour: Paul Sturman ’83, President, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare 3 – 4 pm, Taylor Hall First Floor Lounge PwC Excel Session 7 – 8 pm, Taylor 203 Wednesday, October 23 […]

Are you a Pre-Health Student and a Sophomore, Junior or Senior? Then come learn about the winter break Pre-Health JanPlan observation program and the requirements for participation. Information Session:  Wednesday, Oct. 23, Noon, BIO 101 Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 5th, 11:59pm on the BRIDGE The program will take place at Evangelical, Geisinger, Penn State Hershey, and the Rothman Institute during January 2nd -10th.

The field of journalism is ever-changing and often at a rapid pace.  Many writers are learning to adapt to new trends and technologies in the industry, in addition to different work settings.  What is journalism like today?  How can you utilize your writing talents to land a job post-graduation? Hear from Bucknell alumni who are veterans in the field, as well as those just entering, in “The Changing Face of Journalism” webinar on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at noon in VAUG 125 – Willard Smith Library.   The event is free for all students and includes a full lunch. Speakers will include: Nicole […]

On behalf of IBM North America University Recruitment, we cordially invite you to participate in IBM Career Exploration…Make a Difference, a virtual event experience, which will be held  on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, between 1:00 PM EST to 5:00PM EST. Students can expect an exciting environment that will fully unleash their potential and help build the career they want. By participating in this experience, attendees will have the opportunity to join a tablet-friendly, easy to navigate, online platform will allow students to engage in conversations with current IBMers (executives, experts, recruiters) and explore Information Booths, Careers Fairs and network with […]