On February 20th, Lauren Hughes ’02 took over @BisonINCareers and showed us what life is like as the Director of Development at Breastcancer.org. If you missed it you can read all about her day here. Lauren has worked in HR, at the Philadelphia Museum for membership services, and at NPR affiliate WHYY before starting a new work adventure in September with Breastcancer.org. Read through her impressive bio and then make sure you follow, interact, and ask questions directly with Lauren on @BisonINCareers on February 20th and get tips on working in the nonprofit sector  (or email us your questions [careerevents@bucknell.edu] and we can ask on […]

As part of Engineering Week (Feb. 18 – 22) we will be co-hosting a great student/alumni networking event on Friday, February 22nd from 3:30 – 5:00 in Larison Dining Hall. Alumni will talk with students about their represented career field-what it entails, trends, future direction, internship or entry level positions, and other pearls of wisdom they might want to share.  New this year – tables with alumni offer advice about resume & cover letters (bring your resume), interviewing, and graduate/professional school. Be sure to bring a resume if you want it reviewed (by the people who would be hiring you)! […]

Hear advice and perspectives from Bucknell alumni who will examine career paths that utilize the mathematics degree while discussing their work and available opportunities.  The conversation will include a question and answer period and an opportunity to meet (and network with!) the alumni panelists. Thursday, February 21 | 5:30 – 6:30 pm | ELC Gallery Theatre Light refreshments will be offered Panelists:   Caryn Clark ’11, Business Technology Analyst, Deloitte Consulting Heather Hall ’03, Mathematics Teacher Matt Mizuhara ’12, PhD Candidate, Mathematics, The Pennsylvania State University Sarah Thalhamer ’11, Actuarial Associate, PricewaterhouseCoopers Allyson Reece ’09, Global Network Analyst, National Security Agency

If you are going to the DC Career Fair consider attending this pre-fair field trip hosted by the Bucknell Public Service Network (BPSN) for even more chances to hear what it’s like to work in the public service sector and NETWORK! Space is limited to the first {lucky} 20 students – Sign up on the BRIDGE by 2/21 1.Visit the Public Affairs Council and here from an alumna VP-the leading nonpartisan, nonpolitical association for public affairs professionals worldwide with a mission to advance the field of public affairs and to provide members with the executive education and expertise they need […]

If you are interested in government, public service, and non-profit sectors the D.C Career Fair is the place to go! Tuesday, February 26 –Sign up Deadline is 2/22 6:00 – 8:00 pm GAO Building, 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC Transportation Available (Reserve your spot by 2/22) Check out the Registered Employers This exclusive Bucknell event offers students an opportunity to network with alumni, parents and representatives from the Government, Non-Profit and Public Affairs sectors about their career paths, organizations and any volunteer, internship and full-time opportunities they presently have or plan to have available in the future. Students must […]

If you are interested in finance after graduation you should check out these 2 great upcoming events from the Bucknell Finance Network Finance Interviewing Tips Presented by Bucknell Finance Network Tuesday, February 19; 6:00-7:00pm; ELC, 241C&D Interested in finance, moving forward with finance interviews this semester or want a head start on interviewing for next semester? Stop by this session to learn from students who have interviewed with finance firms and have internship and job offers. The following divisions will be presented: Investment Banking,  Securities, Sales and Trading, Wealth Management, Research , Operations. Pizza and drinks provided! ___________ Bloomberg Assessment […]

Accepting Offers: Once you accept an internship or full time position verbally or in writing, you MUST honor this commitment. Continuing to interview after accepting an offer, or reneging on an accepted offer, is highly unethical and unprofessional in all employment industries. If you encounter a problem after accepting an offer, the circumstances should be discussed with a career counselor/advisor. You should confirm an accepted offer in writing and request that organizations confirm their offers in writing also. For assistance in navigating employment offers, please come to the career center.

Here are just a few with upcoming deadlines – DEADLINE: Tuesday, February 12th, at 11:59pm Voice Media Group: INTERN   DEADLINE: Wednesday, February 13th, at 11:59pm Stanwich Advisors, LLC: Summer Internship Position   DEADLINE: Friday, February 15th, at 11:59pm Hepatitis B Foundation: 2013 Summer Internship Lucasfilm: Internship National Public Radio (npr) Internship: Internship Bucknell Undergraduate Executive Internship Program: Internship Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission: 2013 Keystone Summer Internship Program Harvard Stem Cell Institute: Summer Laboratory assistant   DEADLINE: Monday, February 18th, at 11:59pm Federal Housing Finance Agency: FHFA Summer Internship Program Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Department of Transportation: Summer Internship […]

Congratulations on officially becoming a member of the alumni community at First Night!  Alumni Relations & the Career Development Center are happy to share that you are now have access to the networks & clubs in B-Link, the online alumni community. This is a great privilege that comes along with responsibilities.  Below you will see some tips of why and how to interact with alumni. Tips for Reaching Out to Alumni Effectively: Let them get to know you before asking for something–Many professionals are going to be busy, as well as thinking about their own reputations in their workplace. While they […]

Here’s what’s happening in the CDC this week: Monday, February 11 Immigration Seminar: 5-6pm, ELC Center Room (256) Tuesday, February 12 Bucknell Finance Network (BFN) Spring Field Trip, All Day, NYC – must have registered Internships 101: Noon, ELC Gallery Theatre BPIP Internship Fund Info Session: 1pm, ELC 217 Thursday, February 14 Personal Finance Series: Budgeting, Insurance & Taxes: Noon, ELC Forum Remember to keep checking the BRIDGE for internships and job deadlines – we’ve had a lot of great listings since the Internship & Job Fair. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to get updates, reminders, resources and more! […]

Here are just a few with upcoming deadlines –   DEADLINE: Wednesday, February 6th, at 11:59pm Smithsonian Institute, National Museum of the American Indian: Internship Deloitte Consulting: Business Technology Analyst Summer Scholar Intern, Deloitte Consulting LLP Audubon Society of Portland: Internship   DEADLINE: Monday, February 11th, at 11:59pm American Heart Association: Undergraduate Summer Student Fellowship Artistic Toy Manufacturing Inc: Sales and Customer Service Assistant – Summer 2013 Maia Yogurt: Bucknell Student Intern   DEADLINE: Tuesday, February 12th, at 11:59pm Voice Media Group: INTERN   BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the summer. […]

The BPIP Internship Fund provides funding for selected undergraduate students (first-year students, sophomores, and juniors), who have secured full-time, unpaid summer internships with non-profit organization and government offices. The Fund helps students to gain valuable experience in their field of study and enhances Bucknell’s strong reputation in the workforce. The stipend amount is $3,000 and the application process is competitive. Students are strongly urged to attend one of the BPIP Internship Fund Information Sessions (all held in ELC 217): Friday, February 8th at 4pm Tuesday, February 12th at 1pm Thursday, February 21st at Noon Monday, March 4th at Noon – […]

Paychecks come with big choices! Want to enter the real world with confidence about managing your finances? Join us on 3 Thursdays in February to lunch (free pizza!) and learn about personal finance. Budgeting, Insurance & Taxes: February 14, Noon, ELC Forum Get ready for life after Bucknell with Curtis Nicholls, Assistant Professor of Management and learn the basics of personal finance. Professor Nicholls will cover budgeting for your lifestyle, talk about insurance and taxes, and explain the Time Value of Money. Managing Credit: February 21, Noon, ELC Forum In this session, Assistant Professor of Management Cindy Guthrie will discuss […]

Here’s what’s happening in the CDC this week: Monday, February 4 Communications and Arts Career Fair Prep Sessions: 4:30 – 5pm, ELC Gallery Theatre Tuesday, February 5 Pre-Health Program: Entrance Exam Information Session (MCAT, DAT. OAT, GRE): Noon – 1pm, BIOL 101 – Classroom Internships 101: Noon, ELC Gallery Theatre Landing Your Dream Job or Internship: Go Government Webinar Series, Part 1: 2-3pm, Coleman 221 Communications & Arts Fair Thursday, February 7 Graduate School Strategies: Noon – 1pm (light lunch served), O’Leary 232 Friday, February 8 POSTPONED TO MARCH 1st – Student Leadership Lunch Series: Preston Wells ’98: Noon – […]

You are invited to join an international group of students and faculty at the Quinnipiac Global Asset Management Education (G.A.M.E.) III Forum April 4-6, 2013 in New York City. This innovative investment conference is extremely beneficial for students that are planning to pursue a career within the financial services industry. Additional information about the G.A.M.E. III Forum is available at http://qgame.quinnipiac.edu. Early registration fees are $275 for students until March 1, 2013. After that date, registration fees increase to $325 for students. We are also offering an additional $75 registration discount for participants who reserve a three-night stay at the conference hotel. Early registration fees with a three-night reservation at the conference hotel are $200 for students until March 1, 2013. After that date, the special registration rate increases to $250. Pre-registration is required and on-site registration will not be available.