Recent International Relations graduates will share their career and work experience. Friday, February 7th Noon – 1:00 pm Bertrand Library Traditional Reading Room Lunch provided Sign up on the Bridge by Thursday, Feb. 6th Panelists: Maddie de Boinville ‘09 Major: Political Science & International Relations US Dept of Health & Human Services, Washington, DC Jennie Welch ’11 Major: East Asian Studies & International Relations Committee of 100, New York, NY Andy Watts ‘13 Major: Economics & International Relations Global Impact, Washington, DC Open to all majors

It’s pay day, now what? Come to this Money Savvy Series and learn how to manage your dollars. Thursdays in February • 12-12:50pm • ELC Center Room FREE PIZZA & SALAD Attend 1, 2 or all 3 sessions. Sign up on the BRIDGE Feb. 6: Budgeting, Insurance & Taxes – Professor Curtis Nicholls will present on how to budget for your lifestyle, the time value of money, how to navigate insurance, and how to do your taxes.  SIGN UP DEADLINE: Feb 5 Feb. 13: Managing Credit – Cindy Guthrie, Assistant Professor of Management, will talk about building credit, managing debt, […]

You would think after hosting over 75 companies and about 585 students at the Internship and Job fair last week we would be gearing up to have a much quieter week. You’d think. But you would be wrong. This first week in February is jammed packed with events that are good for your career search. It’s like it’s our job or something. Check ’em out: Monday, February 3 Lots of great job and internship deadlines are on the BRIDGE today for companies like: T.Rowe Price, Avery Dennison, Nielsen, U.S. General Services Administration, Thorogood – to name a few. Follow @HireABison […]

This is the week to make the BRIDGE your best friend. The CDC, and campus, will be buzzing with several pre-fair employer info sessions, the fair (!!!), post-fair info sessions and on-campus interviewing. Don’t miss out on deadlines for jobs and internships with companies that will be here on Tuesday – some happen before the fair. Monday, January 27 Resumania – bring a PRINTED version of your resume ready for a review. 11 – 3:30 pm, CDC 2nd Fl Deloitte Office Hours – must have submitted resume by 1/24 12 – 3 pm, CDC 2nd Fl TransPerfect Employer Info Session […]

Christie’s will host students for a 2 hour field trip for Bucknell students prior to the Communications & Arts Fair on February 4th. Sign up for this great opportunity now before the limited spots fill up! Hear from alumni in several departments, have the chance to see a live auction and learn about the company.  After the field trip, students will have about an hour of free time in the city and will then attend the Communications and Arts Career Fair. Transportation from campus will be provided. Students attending this field trip will also attend the Communications and Arts Career […]

Communication & Arts Fair Tuesday, February 4th 5:30 – 7:30 pm MTV Studios in the Viacom Lodge – NYC Transportation Available (Reserve your spot by 2/1) See the list of registered employers Students must register on the BRIDGE and go to 1 of the 2 Prep Sessions: Thursday, January 30 at 5 pm in LC Gallery Theatre Friday, January 31 at Noon in LC Gallery Theatre All students who registered for and plan on attending the fair must attend one session. An overview of the fair including a list of employers attending will be presented. Information on networking and business […]

Peer Picks by Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist, are back! With one of our semi-annual career fairs coming up next Tuesday, January 28th in Gerhard Field House, you should be checking the internship due dates of companies that will be there. As a side corollary, you should be reviewing your resume and planning your professional outfit as well! Luckily for you, I am going to highlight a couple of companies’ internship due dates that will be at the fair in a few seconds! 1. Clark Construction Internship 2. Cambridge Associates Summer Associate Program For you engineering, […]

Break seems to go by in a flash for some and drag for others but I think we can all agree it’s great to be back! As usual we are jumping right into action at the CDC and we hope we will inspire you to jump into action too! Here’s what we’ve got in store for you this week: Monday, January 20 – Office Closed Tuesday, January 21 Pre-Law Program: Expert Advice on Financial Aid for Law School – Free lunch! Sign up by 1/20 Noon – 1 pm, ELC 217 RESCHEDULED: Air Products Info Session 5 – 6 pm, […]

Wondering what a “slash” career is? Trying to figure out how you can balance portfolios by day and to profiteroles by night? Join us to hear from alumni who started a “regular” career then took a turn and  moved into career areas they are passionate about – in other words a “slash”. Thursday, January 23rd | Noon | CDC 2nd Fl | Sign up by 1/22 on the BRIDGE The following panelists will discuss the concept of a “slash career,” why you might consider one, and how to get started! Caroline Abramo ’94: Principal, Pana Consulting/CFO, Ashram Chic/Instructor, Sivananda Yoga Meredith […]

Hopefully you’ve had a relaxing break and now it’s time to jump back into things – starting with the Internship & Job Fair on Tuesday, January 28th in Gerhard Fieldhouse from 11-2:30 pm.  Whether it is an Internship or a full-time job you are looking for, the Internship & Job Fair is where you should be! We have several programs to help you get prepared: 1. Attend one of the prep and resume sessions for the Internship & Job Fair on Wed 1/22 at Noon in LC Gallery Theatre (may change due to add/drop period) or Thurs 1/23 at 5pm in LC Gallery Theatre. If […]

With the help of the CDC, Bucknell alumna, Monica Harrison has planned a “Minorities in Corporate America” panel & networking session on Wednesday, February 19th, 5:30 pm, in LC 213. This student event is intended to create an open dialogue about minorities in the finance industry, but can be translated into minorities in all of corporate America.  In effort to be a part of the solution to the age-old conversation around the importance of having a diverse talent population in financial services, the panel will be comprised of Bucknell alumni who work in financial services industry who will speak to […]

LinkedIn has been busy working on new University Pages and Bucknell was one of the first 200 schools to get a page! These pages offer an easy way to find, explore, and discover the career paths of all the Bucknell Alumni on LinkedIn. But before you start doing that you will want to make sure your profile is in top form. That’s why we have several ways to help you perfect your LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn Basics – Regardless of your class year getting started on LinkedIn is a must! This session will go over basics of building a strong profile […]

Seniors, join us for our continuing LinkedIn Series as part of Life After Bucknell. – Friday, January 17 at Noon – LinkedIn 1.0: The Basics Learn the basics of building your brand, setting up your LinkedIn profile, and beginning to build your network to land that next internship or job. Lunch provided. And look for the next workshops in this series: – Wednesday, February 12 at Noon – LinkedIn 2.0: Building Your Network This LinkedIn workshop will provide information on how to build your professional network. Presenters will discuss how to personalize messages to connect with individuals, and how to […]

Here’s some great advice from our Director in the CDC on how to make the most of your winter break: 1. Join Linked-In.  Complete your profile, and if connecting with others be sure to add a personal note mentioning how you know the individual or why you would like to connect with them. Join our Bucknell Alumni Group and check out the University Pages  and What Not to do while Networking on LinkedIn.  Not sure how to get started? Here’s a quick video of the top 5 profile to-do’s for students. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8WZxYFaSmI 2. Send Holiday Wishes to any professionals you […]

In the stress of finals and the excitement of heading home for a month, it is easy to forget minor details – like setting up a vacation response. If you are in the middle of a job or internship search we recommend setting up your vacation settings in Bmail. It may help if a potential employer happens to send you an email during this time to make sure they are aware that you are currently on break. It doesn’t have to be long or fancy. Something easy and quick. Something to let them know that you may not be checking […]