Missed Alex’s takeover on 10/18? Read up on her day. Thinking of getting an MBA? See what a typical day would be like by following Alex Coleman ’08 on October 18th on @BisonINCareers as she takes us through what it’s like to be a 2nd year MBA student at Babson College, ranked #1 MBA program for entrepreneurship by US News and World Report. Here’s more about Alex: Alex Coleman graduated from Bucknell University in 2008 with a degree in Civil Engineering.  At Bucknell Alex founded GLOBE, Global Learning Opportunities for Bucknell Engineers, and was an executive member of her sorority, […]

It’s not every day that you get to have lunch with the former mayor of Pasadena, CA but October 19th is not every day. We invite you to join us at Noon in ELC 217 on October 19th to lunch and learn! Bucknell Alumnus and former mayor of Pasadena, CA, Bill Thomson will present a short talk on the importance of civic engagement by lawyers and business leaders.  Mr. Thomson has litigated a broad spectrum of complex patent and other intellectual property cases, particularly pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, and computer technology matters.  An accomplished trial lawyer, he has represented major clients […]

Figuring out what to wear on a daily basis can be challenging. It gets even more difficult when you are dressing for an interview, career fair, internship, first day of work…the list goes on! We hear a lot of you ask about what you should wear (which is great- it shows you’re conscious of having to look professional) but unfortunately there is no single answer to this question. A lot of what to wear is industry based or depends on the situation. For instance for an interview with GE I would wear a suit, no question. But if I were […]

Reasons to attend: Meet representatives from across the country that offer health professions (like med school, chiropractic, dentistry, etc)  and law programs This is a great time to start collecting information and building relationships with schools you may be interested in Info Sessions or Admission Panels will follow each fair Health Professions Graduate School Fair Tuesday, October 16 3:00 – 6:00 pm, ELC Center Room See what schools are coming! Law School Fair – Attend and be entered to win a certificate for a free Kaplan LSAT prep course! Wednesday, October 17 3:00 – 6:00 pm, ELC Terrace Room See […]

We’ve been ending a lot of our posts with “sign up on the BRIDGE,” lately and I just wanted to take a minute to make sure everyone knows how to do it. It may seem difficult at first but once you get the hang of it signing up for an event on the BRIDGE is super easy…especially since if you are signed in to myBucknell you can access the BRIDGE without signing in again. OK so let’s say just got an email about our “Are You LinkedIn?” workshop on October 18th…here’s how you sign up: Sign into the BRIDGE Mouse […]

Apply at http://atasteofloreal.com before midnight on November 12th, 2012. This event is open to Juniors of all majors who are interested in a career in Marketing or Finance. You can apply directly here. This event is the only way for students to apply for a 2013 Summer Internship with L’Oréal!

Even though most applications require a cover letter and resume there are a few industries and areas that will also ask that you submit a writing sample. During the interview your spoken communication skills are assessed, but since some positions require various forms of written communication, the company may also want evidence of how well you express yourself in written form – in comes the writing sample. While any employer whose position requires writing skills may want samples, writing samples are more common in publishing, public relations, advertising, media, research, and law. If you are a typical college student, your […]

Let’s all take a moment to pat ourselves on the back for making it through September – it’s amazing what can happen in a month: the Open House, countless workshops, Employer Expo, and now Employer Sessions are in full swing, and we keep going. We’d also like to thank all the students who attended the Employer Expo. The feedback from employers and alumni was great – you all looked professional and upheld the great reputation of Bucknellians. For those that took advantage of getting a professional photo for your LinkedIn profile (or any other profile) you should be getting an […]

On October 2nd Liz and Ryan took us through a day in the life as a self-employed Photography Team and gave us a glimpse of how much fun they have while living their dream jobs – you can catch the story here. Elizabeth ’07 and Ryan Bower ‘06 are a husband and wife photography team and dream seeking entrepreneurs.  Upon graduating from Bucknell, Elizabeth and Ryan moved to Baltimore, MD to pursue well-paying corporate jobs and start “real life.”  Ryan worked as an Electrical Engineer at an Aerospace and Defense Contractor while Elizabeth worked as a Development Officer for a world-renowned hospital.  After […]

Come to our annual Wine, Dine and Act Fine – Senior Etiquette Dinner! The Senior Etiquette Dinner teaches students about dining etiquette critical for both entering the professional world as well as for presenting themselves properly in a social setting. The meal is served in various courses and covers different parts of the dining experience including how to eat soup, how to butter you bread, which silverware to use, and even how to pass salt and pepper. Kate Stilin, Bucknell’s Director of Catering, runs the event and is always fun and engaging. Students will have the opportunity to interact with […]

It’s post-Expo and we are in full swing with interviews on campus! We talk a lot about tips for interviewing: what to wear, questions to ask, but we also need to discuss another topic: the ethics of interviewing on campus. An interview is a business commitment; once you apply and are granted an interview, it is expected that you will attend. It is our policy that, if you are a no-show for an interview, you will be suspended from the BRIDGE immediately. The Career Development Center does not advocate missing classes for interviews and we recommend that you do your […]

Well we’ve almost made it through  September! Even with Expo behind us we are still busy, busy, busy. Here’s what’s happening in the CDC this week: Monday, September 24 Interviewing Tips Begin: every Monday at 4pm in the CDC – This session offers information about recruitment procedures, inside tips about employers who recruit on campus, and a tour of CDC interview rooms. NYC Finance Summit Prep Session: 5-5:30pm, ELC Forum – mandatory if you plan on attending the Finance Summit on 9/27 Tuesday, September 25 Job & Internship Search Strategies for All Majors: Noon-1pm, ELC Gallery Theatre Employer Session: ExxonMobile: […]

Nature of the course: This is a complete preparation course for the Revised Graduate Record Exam (GRE). You will receive 14 hours of expert classroom instruction and extensive handouts. Only real GRE questions are used. Because the GRE is a test of general reasoning ability, the test-taker needs a clear understanding of the types of reasoning tested and a sensible procedural approach to the test. Registration fee: $350 Location: Bank of America Career Services Center, Penn State University, University Park. The course is offered through Career Services. For more information, please contact (814) 865-5131 or at CareerWorkshops@sa.psu.edu. Dates and times: […]

The Career Development Center brings interested Bucknell students to New York City to meet with finance professionals who work in the many different areas of the industry.  Come and learn about current perspectives of the world of finance and network with finance professionals. Date: Thursday, September 27 – RSVP extended to tonight (9/25) by 11:59 pm Time: 5:30 -8:00 pm (Bus departs earlier that day) Location: Societe Generale Corporate: 1221 Avenue of the Americas (8th-9th floor), New York, NY For more details, and to sign up, check the BRIDGE If you plan on going to the Summit you must attend […]

You must submit your resume by October 1, 2012 to be eligible to attend this event. Thursday, October 25th AMA Conference Center, New York, NY 9:00 am – 5:00 pm * deadline: October 1st This second annual off-campus recruiting event provides you with an opportunity to interview for entry-level jobs and internships with a variety of employers. It’s not your typical career fair — it’s a more intimate setting in which to discuss career opportunities and present your qualifications face-to-face! Undergraduate and graduate students in any engineering discipline, as well as Computer Science and Physics, may apply for positions of […]