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Thursday, November 29th, 2012

Sports Industry Networking Career Conference

2013 Sports Industry Networking Career Conference

February 8-9, 2013

Washington, DC
www.SINC-Conference.com
Register Today – Conference Will Sell Out

– Early Registration Discount Price Available Until January 4 –

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Tuesday, November 27th, 2012

Road Trips to the Real World – Extended to December 7!

Road Trips to the Real World Learn first hand about a career field, network with employees, and explore internship and job opportunities. Student Registration – Deadline Extended to December 7, 2012! The “Road Trips to the Real World” program is a series of employer site visits for your students during the winter break, January 2-11, 2013.  The program will help you and fellow students think about life after college and the career paths that are available. After all, it is never too early to start thinking about your career. These employer site visits are open to all current college students whose […]

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Monday, November 26th, 2012

Bucknell Professional Network Info Session – 11/27

Learn how you can easily become part of a professional network to to interact with alumni, parents and employers for professional and networking opportunities and to learn about industries in which you can apply your education and skills. Come to a Bucknell Professional Network (BPN) Information Session: Tuesday, November 27 at 5:30 pm in the ELC Terrace Room–Pizza provided!!! We have established professional networks in the following industries/areas: Bucknell Consumer Products and Fashion Network Bucknell Entrepreneurial Network Bucknell Finance Network Bucknell Health Network Bucknell Law Network Bucknell Media and Technology Network Bucknell Public Service Network WHY become a Network Student […]

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Monday, November 26th, 2012

This Week in the CDC: Nov. 26 – 30

Welcome back! We hope you all had a great Thanksgiving break: ate good food, slept in, maybe even made some good connections?! We are in the home stretch here with the last full week of classes before finals – can you believe we are almost done with Fall 2012? I cannot. As you gear up to finish out your semester here’s what’s you can look forward to happening in the CDC this week: Monday, November 26 Interviewing Tips: 4:00 – 4:30 pm, CDC Tuesday, November 27 Pre-Health – Post-baccalaureate and special masters program: Noon – 1:00 pm, BIOL 104 – […]

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Sunday, November 25th, 2012

Swiss Finance Academy Investment Banking Training Program

Swiss Finance Academy is now accepting student applications for its summer 2013 International Wall Street training program, designed to help college undergraduate students, graduate students, as well as recent graduates secure the best possible job opportunities in investment banking. Because of our rigorous training, our alumni regularly receive offers from Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and Deutsche Bank, to name a few. Wall Street firms recognize that our participants excel on the job. We also partner with major employers so that we can offer New York interview opportunities to our top performers. Our training is globally reputed to give our […]

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Wednesday, November 14th, 2012

Small Town Thinking

I am not talking about ignorance here, I am talking about the mindset you get when you limit your thoughts to a distance or a radius. Let me explain: I had to run up to the library the other day and as I was preparing to leave I found myself wondering if there was anything else that I needed to drop off “up there” – to be efficient? to be lazy? – I’m not sure. Then I realized as I was walking up there that, for some reason, I was thinking of this trip as a trek; as if walking to the […]

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Tuesday, November 13th, 2012

Pass the potatoes and your card please…

Take time over Thanksgiving Break to network with those around the dinner table – you’d be surprised to find out who works where and does what, and even better, who that person may know and be able to refer you to as well. Let friends and family know you are looking for a job or an internship and you may find out that your very own connections may be very helpful to you in your search! Some other lessons we can learn from Thanksgiving as adapted from Claire Klieger of Penn Career Services Blog Many people have a strategy for […]

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Monday, November 12th, 2012

A Reason To Give Thanks!

I don’t know about you but Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday – just a day centered around great food and taking a moment to appreciate everything we have, large or small. This year we are giving you another reason to give thanks: access to over 48,000 alumni connections! So starting today (November 12) 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 or the Thanksgiving and Winter breaks, or ask how a certain city is to live in! To make the most of this resource we […]

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Saturday, November 10th, 2012

This Week in the CDC: Nov 12 – Nov 16

We’ve got another full schedule for November and lots of chances to get FREE LUNCH! Monday, November 12 Interviewing Tips 4:00 – 4:30 pm, CDC International Students and the Internship Search – RSVP Required 6:00 – 7:00 pm, ELC Arches Lounge Tuesday, November 13 BPIP Luncheon Panel & Info Session – Sign up by 11/12! Noon – 1:00 pm, ELC Center Room Wednesday, November 14 Capitol Hill McAllister & Quinn Info Session 10:00 – 11:00 am, ELC 217 Capitol Hill McAllister & Quinn Info Session Noon – 1:00 pm, ELC 217 Advice from Alumnae in Advertising 5 pm, Taylor 210 Thursday, November 15 Internships […]

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Friday, November 9th, 2012

Advice from Alumnae in Advertising – 11/14

Are you interested in working in the advertising industry? Want to learn how to utilize your Bucknell education to pursue an advertising career? Then mark your calendars for Wednesday, Nov 14, 5 pm, Taylor 113. Jennie Purtell ’01 and Jessie Lively ’05 who both work at TRIS3CT in Chicago want to share what you need to know about the industry in order to be successful in your internship and job search – especially with interviews. Come hear from them on: Wednesday, Nov 14 | 5 pm | Taylor 113 (please note the room change from 210) Also, check out the […]

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Friday, November 9th, 2012

Harvard Kennedy School Public Policy & Leadership Conference

If you are a First Year or Sophomore with an interest in public policy consider applying to this leadership conference at the Harvard Kennedy School on February 21st. Students admitted to the Public Policy Leadership Conference (PPLC) will hear from guest speakers who share information on graduate programs in public policy, career opportunities, and fellowships. Several Harvard professors, staff, and students conduct various workshops on policy issues, career planning, resume building, and leadership. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about graduate school application strategies and public service-related fellowships to fund grad school. To be eligible you must be […]

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Tuesday, November 6th, 2012

Courage in Leadership: Lunch with Congressman Christopher Carney ‘P13

Have lunch with Congressman Christopher Carney ‘P13 and learn why courage is an essential leadership trait for a successful career. Friday,  November 16 | Noon – 1:00 pm | ELC Center Room | RSVP by 11/14 His resume includes: U.S. Congressman, Pennsylvania 10th Congressional District Commander, United States Navy Reserve Associate Professor of Political Science at Penn State University Terrorism intelligence analyst 1995-present Bipartisan Policy Center’s Homeland Security Project Founding board member of Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation Founding board member of GiveGab.com Founding partner of Stone City Solutions, LLC. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with a successful Bucknell parent […]

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Tuesday, November 6th, 2012

2013 Summer Internship Opportunities with Goldman Sachs

2013 Summer Internship Opportunities We are pleased to introduce our Discover Goldman Sachs virtual information series and recruiting effort. Through this effort we aim to broaden our reach and provide you a better opportunity to learn about our internship opportunities. We will be offering: Virtual information sessions to learn about who we are, what we do and our divisional career opportunities Topical training sessions to enhance your resume writing, interview and self-promotion skills A formal interview process at the Goldman Sachs office location of your preference Networking opportunities with Goldman Sachs professionals across various divisions Please join our virtual information […]

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Monday, November 5th, 2012

Professional Reputation Workshop presented by BPN Student Members

Date: Thursday, November 8 2012 Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: ELC Walls Lounge Presented by members of the Bucknell Professional Network (BPN) Learn the basics about how to manage your professional reputation now, while you are a student, and why it is so important — in the internship/job search, at your internship site, and online. Hear what employers tell us. Find out how to avoid online mistakes that will cost you a job. FREE Food and Professional Pictures for you to use on an online networking site and/or email profile!   BROUGHT TO YOU BY CDC: BUCKNELL PROFESSIONAL […]

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Saturday, November 3rd, 2012

This Week in the CDC: Nov 5 – 9

We’ve got a full schedule for the first fill week of November! Monday, November 5 Alumni Take Over: John Stevenson ’11 Asst Mechanical Engineer at Burns & McDonnell All Day, Twitter: @BisonINCareers Interviewing Tips 4:00 – 4:30 pm, CDC Arts Career Panel: Internships & Jobs in the Arts 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Bucknell Hall Pre-Health JanPlan Deadline Tuesday, November 6 Pre-Health: Preparing for application to professional school Noon – 1:00 pm, ELC Center Room BPIP Information Session 5:00 – 5:45 pm, ELC 217 Wednesday, November 7 Capitol Hill Internship Program Info Session Noon – 1:00 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre Employer Session: UBS 6:00 – 7:00 […]

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