Welcome back to Bucknell for another great semester. We have a packed career calendar – as usual – so we’ll be highlighting our weekly events on the blog so you don’t miss anything. Here’s what’s happening at the CDC this week: Monday, September 1 – OFFICE CLOSED Wednesday, September 3 Career Resources for Graduate Students Event: 5-5:45pm, Bertrand Library  Traditional Reading Room Are you a graduate student and thinking about your next steps after Bucknell? Wondering if the Career Development Center has resources for you? We do!  Come to this session to learn more. Refreshments provided. International Students – Planning […]

You can intern with U.S. Embassies around the world and in Washington, D.C. while you’re at school. eInternships with U.S. Government agencies give you real experience working with government offices in the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Broadcasting Board of Governors, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Education, etc. eInterns work about ten hours each week directly with their office to do research, social media, website design, data visualizion, reporting, teaching, and much more! We are now accepting applications for these unpaid opportunities from July 2, 2014 through July […]

Learn about the lifespan of style – from concept to retail – during this amazing opportunity to visit Tommy Hilfiger HQ; hear from current employees and get tips from HR on applying for internships. July 17, 2014 |  8:45am-1:00pm | Tommy Hilfiger Corporation 601 W 26th St #600, New York, NY Sign up today on the BRIDGE for this amazing opportunity! Spots are limited and first come, first served. Here’s the day’s itinerary: 8:45-9:15 am: Arrival/Coffee & Tea – students are responsible for their own transportation 9:15-9:30: Welcome by Gary Sheinbaum ’79, CEO Tommy Hilfiger North America 9:30-9:45: The Role […]

This just in from Alumni Relations: The Bucknell Alumni App – Connect with Bucknellians Worldwide! Users can develop professional relationships and network with the Bucknell Alumni community through this location-based mobile directory. Customize your search by Company, Industry, Location, Class Year, Major, Varsity Sports, Industry and Greek Affiliation. The Bucknell Alumni App is available for students to download now! This innovative tool will be in replacement of the B-Link online alumni directory, effective May 31, 2014. For more information visit: http://www.bucknell.edu/AlumniApp Don’t make a mistake that will harm your professional online reputation – remember: It is a privilege to belong […]

The Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships are the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program that provides up to AU$272,500 for study, research or professional development opportunities between Australia and the world. Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship provides up to AU$272,500 for eligible non-Australians, including Americans and Canadians, to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field in Australia for up to four (4) years. Endeavour Research Fellowships provides up to AU$24,500 for American and Canadian postgraduate research students and postdoctoral researchers to undertake 4-6 months of research in Australia. Endeavour Executive Fellowship […]

Please join the DC Club of Washington, DC on June 9th for a career networking night with alumni, parents, and current students.  This event will be from 6:00-8:30 pm with the program starting promptly at 7:00 pm. The program will be a panel discussion with three alumni discussing the global economy and moderated by Economics Professor, Berhanu Nega. June 9, 2014 |  6:00-8:30pm | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace,  1779 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036 “Where’s the Global Economy Taking the Jobs?” The focus will be on where skilled jobs are going and why. A panel of business people […]

On the heels of a great interview with Chris Milhous ’83  we are featuring Atlanta in our City Guides. Some Background Stats: Population: 443,775 Unemployment Rate: 10.4% Cost of living index: 75.10/100 Major industries: Metals, machinery, transportation, equipment, food and beverages, printing, publishing, textiles, apparel, furniture, telecommunications hardware, steel, chemicals Climate: Winter— ~39 degrees, Summer— ~78 degrees Professional Sports: Braves, Dream, Hawks (with Bucknell Alum Mike Muscala ’13 on the team!), Falcons, Silverbacks Closing Time: 2 AM Best known for: The home of Coca-Cola, Ludacris, Outkast, Ciara, Usher, TLC, T.I., Keri HIlson, and Zac Brown Band Best/iconic dishes: Octopus dogs, […]

Chris Milhous, President and CEO of Ogilvy South and Bucknell Class of 1983 reached out to the Bucknell Career Development Center to offer insight and advice for current Bucknell students looking to go into marketing and communications, but his advice is applicable to anyone that will be working with clients on a daily basis. Ogilvy and Mather is a marketing and communications company with clients including Coca-Cola, UPS, Holiday Inn, Royal Caribbean, Sea-Doo, Hilton Head Island, Zoosk, Boy Scouts of America, Darden Restaurant group, Dollywood, and CNN. Mr. Milhous’ office moved from the outskirts to the heart of Atlanta, Georgia […]

Boston University Investigative Reporting Certificate Program: Are you interested in learning investigative reporting techniques? Spend one week in June on the Boston University campus learning investigative reporting research skills, computer-assisted reporting, interviewing techniques and how to structure, write and edit investigative stories for print, the web and broadcast outlets.Participants will learn investigative reporting by actually working on a story that either they propose and can bring back to their media outlet or that NECIR instructors assign. Participants will receive daily, hands-on training and supervision. You’ll work with award-winning local and national journalists, including university faculty. In addition, the training will […]

It’s the last full week of classes and things are slowing down a bit here but we’ve still got a few employer visits before we close the books. Tuesday, April 22 University of Rochester Simon Graduate School of Business Presentation 4-5pm, Webinar – must register Wednesday, April 23 PwC Diversity Event 5-7pm, 7th Street House Thursday, April 24 PwC Aspire to Lead Women’s Lunch & Panel Event – RSVP here 11:45-2:30pm, Hunt 101 LinkedIn Basics 12-12:50pm, ACWS 115 Remember to take our survey and tell us about your summer plans! Even after classes end we are still open for Quick […]

Did you get a great internship or job for the summer? Awesome! Are you doing research or volunteering your time somewhere? Great! Bucknell students are known to have some pretty fabulous experiences over the summer and we’d love to know what you will be doing so let us know (take our easy, quick survey)! Here are some spotlights from summer 2012: Want your face on a poster – take the survey! Now do you need a place to live? Well we can help…we’ve compiled a list of sites that are a great start to your search. Help Yourself to Housing […]

Here’s what’s happening at the CDC this week: Monday, April 14 Deloitte Consulting Tech Trends Session: 7:30 – 9:30pm, Academic West 112 B​ucknell alum Rob Walker will be on campus to facilitate this exciting opportunity! Tuesday, April 15 Deloitte Consulting Women’s Diversity Event: 5-7pm, LC 217 Lindsay Musser Hough will be here to discuss her new book , A Woman’s Framework to a Successful Career and Life Greening your resume – presentation at Net Impact meeting: 8-9pm, Dana 117 Come learn how to make your resumes and cover letters “green” for potential employers in this industry. Wednesday, April 16 What to […]

Meet four people who are changing the world, one step at a time. April 12th: Noon-2pm | ELC Terrace Room | Free Lunch Check out the Facebook page for daily updates! Want to know how a Bucknellian started a non-profit organization on campus that led to him being named the Traveler of Year for 2013 by National Geographic? Want to hear the story of a Bucknell All-American water polo player who is leading a start up that may change TV as we know it? Want to know how to be more innovative by simply learning from your body movements? Want […]

FIJI is hosting two great alumni panels on April 12th. Tackling Sustainability Challenges: Saturday April 12th | 1:15 -2:15 pm | Bucknell Hall | Sign up in the BRIDGE Are you interested in sustainable development?  Sustainable technologies?  The FIJI brothers and alumni present “Tackling Sustainability Challenges” Panel. We will be having four presenters and Bucknell’s own, Professor Jamie Hendry, discussing how sustainability is pertinent in today’s businesses and economies.Join the brothers and the alumni of FIJI, fellow students, and professors for this opportunity to gain insight on sustainability in the workplace.  All of our speakers have significant experience in areas such as packaging, […]

Have you ever considered how to turn your passion for fashion into a future career? On Thursday, April 10  join Catherine Burke Dobbs ’06, Kelsey Brown ‘09, and Mackenzie Horan ’10 for the Careers in Fashion webinar panel and learn about career pathways within the fashion industry. This session will feature three alumnae currently working in the fashion world in roles like: Creative Recruiter at Gap Inc./Old Navy Recruiter at Trunk Club Boutique Owner/Blogger at Design Darling, LLC The panelists will share how their personal experiences at Bucknell affected their current career paths, offer advice for networking and finding jobs […]