Senior Computer Science majors, check out MathWorks Virtual Career Fair: Explore, Connect, and get Informed! MathWorks is actively seeking exceptional Bachelor’s level Computer Science students and graduates to join our Computer Science Development Group (CSDG).  The CSDG group gives students/graduates the freedom to choose which software development projects they work on under the guidance of a senior developer/mentor who will help launch their development career.  Read about the CSDG team here! In CSDG,  our focus is on career development in an environment which fosters teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning.  As an Associate Software Engineer or Software Engineering Intern in CSDG, you […]

Did you know that 25% of your salary after graduation will go to taxes? Or that you should always have at least 3-6 months of your income in savings? Or that a good credit score is necessary to secure a lower interest rate on your first car? With pizza and a packed room, my friends and I were relieved to be learning these essential facts during February’s Money Savvy series. Professor Curtis, Professor Guthrie, and Professor Mastrolia, from the School of Management, presented on taxes, budgeting, insurance, managing credit, debt, and mutual funds to over 70 students each session. As […]

We know there is only 1 week keeping you away from Spring Break but before you go (or stay) we’ve got some workshops that you should plan on attending. Apart from that – this week seems to be a big one for job and internship deadlines on the BRIDGE. I stopped counting at 50. Here are the workshops for this week: Monday, March 3 BPIP Internship Fund Information Session – last one before 3/19 deadline! 5:30 – 6:30pm, LC 217 Wednesday, March 5 LinkedIn 2.0 – Building Your Network Using LinkedIn – sign up by 3/4 Noon – 1pm, Hunt […]

Sophie Hattery ’16 is one of our Social Media and Marketing Peer Specialists in the CDC [want that job? Apply for next year!] and she just landed an internship for the summer! In the process she came up with some good interviewing tips. I do not know about the rest of you, but February seems to be peak interview season! Although spring break is readily approaching, do not put off preparing for your interviews in the final stretch. I know that balancing homework, working a job, and studying for midterms may be overwhelming – but interviews are what can be […]

This weeks picks from internships and jobs listed on the BRIDGE by Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist: 1.  Yellowstone National Park Lodges 2. Smithsonian American Art Museum This week, I wanted to highlight an internship focused on the outdoors, namely for Yellowstone National Park Lodges. The program seeks to help you gain familiarity with operations at a high volume resort property, gain hands on experience in the hospitality and support industry, have access to management operating in the nation’s first national park, have access to management training opportunities from the training course catalog, and network with […]

We wanted to highlight a few of the grad programs that we learned about recently: MS in Accounting MBA from Northeastern University: Interested in a Career in Accounting & Business?  Didn’t study Accounting?  Northeastern University offers an MS in Accounting/MBA program specifically designed for non-accounting majors interested in launching a career in accounting. The MS in Accounting/MBA is a full-time, 15 month program that begins each year in late May.  Students complete a three-month paid residency from January – March at one of the partner accounting firms.  Firm representatives are impressed by the candidates that are recruited into the program […]

2 weeks until Spring Break! If you’ll be in the NYC area and dream of a career on Broadway (I know that’s a lot of ifs) make sure you read up on the Alumni Networking Breakfast and Theatre Internship Fair. Even though we are wrapping up the month of February there are still plenty of awesome job and internship postings on the BRIDGE. Check out our Peer Picks each week as we highlight a few that you may find interesting. Apart from all that here’s what’s happening this week in the CDC: Monday, February 24 Peace Corps Application Workshop 6-7pm, […]

Attention Students Interested in Theatre Careers: Join fellow students and theatre alumni, faculty and staff members on Saturday, March 15 for a breakfast at Cafe Un Deux Trois to network with alumni in the industry and learn about current trends and opportunities for students. After breakfast, students will walk to the 2014 A.R.T./New York Theatre Internship Fair. This is an opportunity for students interested in a life in theatre to meet and greet with over 75 non-profit theatre companies in New York City. All theatre companies present at the fair are seeking interns to support their work in fields such […]

This weeks picks from internships and jobs listed on the BRIDGE by Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist: 1. CBS Sports 2014 Summer Internship Program 2. J.Crew IT Summer Internship This week for my peer pick, I chose CBS Sports 2014 Summer Internship Program in New York, New York. For you football fans, you would be responsible for assisting the Sports Research Department in various capacities during the pre-NFL Season as a research intern under the Chief Researcher. You would also furnish cassettes to production staff during editing sessions. Another bonus to this internship would be that […]

One of the great things about Bucknell – on of the many – is how many alumni are willing and excited to come back to campus to talk to YOU about their career paths. Don’t miss two great opportunities this week: Physics & Astronomy Alumni Career Panel Monday, February 24 | 7:30 – 8:30 pm (reception following 8:30 – 9) | Bertrand Library Traditional Reading Room The panel discussion will examine the career paths of this diverse group of Bucknell alumni. Come hear their advice and perspectives as they discuss their work and available opportunities.  The conversation will also include […]

28 days, 28 inches of snow? I think by the time February ends we’ll have an inch for each day in the month – maybe even more. But that hasn’t stopped the CDC and here’s what we have for you this week: Tuesday, February 18 Pepsi Co. Info Session 6-8pm, LC 256 Wednesday, February 19 Deadline to sign up for the DC Career Fair DC Career Fair Prep Session – attendance at 1 is required 5pm, ELC Gallery Theatre Minorities in Corporate America Panel & Networking Session 5:30-7pm, LC 213 U.S. General Services Administration Info Session 6-7pm, Taylor 113 Thursday, […]

Engineering Career Network Event – Are you Ready? Tips for making the most of your limited time with the alumni Friday, February 21, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., Langone Center Walls Lounge and Center Room   This event is a great opportunity to network with alumni and learn some crucial information about careers, industries, and the many options you have in whatever major you have chosen. Below are some tips to consider when interacting with these alumni.  For more information and to answer your individual questions, the CDC will have Quick Questions (walk-in hours with counselors) from 1:30 – 3:30 in the Botany Building today through Friday. […]

As part of Engineering Week (Feb. 17 – 21) we will be co-hosting a great student/alumni networking event on Friday, February 21st from 3:30 – 5:00 in LC Walls Lounge & Center Room. 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.  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)! Be […]

DC Career Fair Tuesday, February 25 GAO Building, Washington, DC 6 – 8 pm Transportation available | Sign up by 2/19 The purpose of this event is to offer students an environment to network with alumni, parents and representatives from the public and private sectors about their career paths, organizations and any volunteer, internship and full-time opportunities.  Emphasis is on careers and opportunities that relate to government, the public sector and the public interest. Dress is business attire. See what companies are coming BUS TRANSPORTATION is available from campus. A bus will leave from the Weis Center at 1:30 pm […]

Lots of activity in the CDC this week with several employer info sessions and on-campus interviews. Don’t worry the BRIDGE is still FILLED with great job and internships to apply to (and while you are there you can even apply to work for us – more on that I promise). Monday, February 10 Apogee Info Session 6 – 7 pm, LC 217 Tuesday, February 11 From Externship to Internship (for Sophomores) Noon – 1 pm, LC Center Room CANCELED: T. Rowe Price Info Session for Engineers Nielsen Info Session 6 – 7 pm, LC 256 Finance Interview Tips Panel Presented […]