If you are finishing up your Fall semester and getting read to head out to another country come Spring, Sophie ’16 has some advice for you and how to keep your internship search going from anywhere in the world. When you’re abroad, the last thing you want to think about is addressing any sort of responsibility that ties you to the world of adulthood. The reality check looms over your head, as you ruminate over the splendor of Alhambra, the exhilaration that comes with exploring foreign territory, and how you can readily relate to how Proust experienced involuntary memory upon […]

Welcome back! We hope you all enjoyed your break. With only one full week of classes left the end is near. Here’s what we have going on in the CDC this week: Tuesday, December 3 Capitol Hill Internship Fund Info Session – last one before the deadline (Monday, December 9) Noon – 1 pm, Coleman 120 Wednesday, December 4 BPIP Internship Fund Information Session Noon – 1 pm, ELC 217 LinkedIn Lab Noon, ACWS 204 Sophomores – don’t forget to register for the special Sophomore Brunch by today! Thursday, December 5 Internships 101 Noon – 1 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre Saturday, […]

Over Thanksgiving or even Winter Break, I would highly suggest checking out the best internships either within your desired industry or overall on the Vault! The Vault is a valuable, online resource that provides in-depth intelligence on people’s experiences in a certain industry, company or profession—and on how to set yourself up to land that job. As stated on their website’s “About Us”, Vault’s “influential company rankings, ratings and reviews are sourced and verified through ongoing directed surveys of active employees and enrolled students. Vault also welcomes current and previous employees and students who were unable to participate in the […]

This weeks BRIGE Peer Pick by Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist, is for targeted to Seniors: The American Society of Magazine Editors – Magazine Internship Program The American Society of Magazine Editors is happy to present the Magazine Internship Program, a ten-week program targeting college seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA at magazines concentrated in New York and Washington. This program has been renowned as a feeder for many to go on to continue with successful careers in print and electronic journalism. If this internship intrigues you, make a resume and one-page cover letter (addressed […]

Another City Guide from Sophie dancing around the Mason-Dixon line. Post-College City Guide: Raleigh-Durham Some Background Stats: Population: 423,179 Unemployment Rate: 6.7% Cost of living index: 76.69/100 Major industries: High technology, pharmaceuticals Climate: Winter— ~42.6 degrees, Summer— ~78.1 degrees Professional Sports: Hurricanes, RailHawks FC, Mudcats Closing Time: 2 AM Best known for: Being the capital and second largest city in North Carolina, the “City of Oaks” Best Dish: Italian, nouveau cuisine, Chinese Why We Chose It: A little historical background on Raleigh is that it was founded in 1792 as North Carolina’s capital city. This quaint city was named after […]

One more week until TURKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe that is one too many exclamation point but I love Thanksgiving.  But before we go off to our turkey trots and gluttonous food binges and our own beds we have a few more events for you so check them out: Monday, November 18 Engineering Graduate School Presentation – How to Find and Apply for Programs Noon – 1pm, Dana 139 Carney, Sandoe & Associates Info Session 6:30 – 7:30pm, ELC 256 Tuesday, November 19 Capitol Hill McAllister & Quinn Information Session 10 – 10:45am, ELC 217 Capitol Hill McAllister & Quinn Information Session Noon […]

Sophie Hattery ’16 gives you the scoop on one of our more recent resources: CareerSpots Did you know the CDC provides you with access to a great video resource for students about to embark on their journey through post-grad life. Career Spots is a service that offers a plethora of useful videos to help fuel your career. They are short clips that capture your attention and ensure that you take away from the advice of professionals in the work force. In the first video I watched, “Negotiating an Offer”, Suzanne Scott-Trammel, the Executive Career Director of University of Alabama-Birmingham warns […]

Another City Guide from Sophie taking us deep into the south to Austin, Texas. Post-College City Guide: Austin Some Background Stats: Population: 1,121,847 Unemployment Rate: 5.2% Cost of living index: 93/100 Major industries: High technology, biomedical and pharmaceutical industries Climate: Winter—high 40s, Summer—high 90’s Professional Sports: Austin Outlaws, Texas Stars, Austin Gamebreakers, Austin Toros Closing Time: 2 AM Best known for: Being the geographic and political center of the Lone Star State, SXSW Best Dish: Anything barbecued Why We Chose It: Forbes named Austin in their “10 Up and Coming Cities for Entrepreneurs” article, Business Insider heralded Austin as one […]

Here’s what is happening in the CDC this week: Monday, November 11 Goldman Sachs Internship Campus Presentation Noon – 1 pm, ELC Forum Goldman Sachs Office Hours: 4:00 – 7:00 pm, CDC – 2nd Floor Investment Management Division Securities Division Tuesday, November 12 Bucknell Public Service Network Trip to DC for “Creating Social Change” Alumni Panel (sign up was required) 1:00 pm, Human Rights Campaign – Equality Center Wednesday, November 13 Bank of America Merrill Lynch Info Session 5:30 – 6:30 pm (note the time change from original start of 6pm), Hunt 101 Thursday, November 14 BPIP Internship Fund Information […]

Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist, BRIDGE Peer Pick of the Week: 1. NY Union Internship 2. Goldman Sachs “GS: Inside Look” My first peer pick calls for any sophomore, junior, or senior who has a passion for social justice. The Bridge brings you the NY Union Semester paid internship program for the spring 2014 semester. The internship involves a 32 hour per week, 15 week program at a New York City labor union or labor affiliated-organization. Participants will not only get the opportunity to enjoy the city atmosphere, but will have the chance to take labor […]

As you update Facebook and Instagram with posts and pictures for #thankfulnovember, or joining Bucknell’s new Project Thanks, we’ve got another reason for you to give thanks: full access to the Bucknell Alumni Directory! Starting TODAY (November 4th if you are reading this late) 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 over the Thanksgiving and Winter breaks, or ask how a certain city is to live in. To make the most of this resource we suggest you read our tips on reaching out […]

We hope you’ve had a great start to November. I thought things might get quieter on campus but I was mistaken. Did you hear about the awesome new Arts Entrepreneurship minor? And a great panel from the Writing Center with professors on “Writing to Learn,” or the new Extreme Creativity course? There is SO much to do I don’t know how you keep track. That’s why we have our “This Week In” posts to help you keep track of all the career related events and programs we don’t want you to miss out on. Here’s what we have in store […]

WHERE WILL YOU BE DURING JANUARY BREAK? If you will be in the eastern region, from Maine down through Virginia, take advantage of the Road Trips to the Real World program, a series of employer site visits from January 6 – 17, 2014. This is your opportunity to get your foot in the door, literally, of participating employers, many of whom come to campus to recruit or list jobs and internships on the BRIDGE. Space is limited so sign up right away – some sites, spots fill up VERY quickly.  The registration deadline is November 30, 2013, at www.eace.org. At […]

“A Law Firm Partner’s Top 10 List of Do’s and Don’ts to Advance Your Career in Today’s Marketplace” Tuesday, November 5 | Noon | Bertrand Library East Reading Room Lunch will be served, Sign up on the BRIDGE by 11/4 Attorney Douglas Bonner ’80 will provide some tips about what young aspiring college graduates should do (and practices they should avoid) to enhance their career path and make themselves more attractive to potential employers. This will be from the perspective of an active Washington, D.C. telecommunications lawyer who has been practicing for 30 years and has had experience working for […]

Jobs and Internships in the Arts Panel Monday, November 4 | 5:30-6:30 pm| Bucknell Hall Panelists will speak about their internships and jobs in the Arts and provide tips on how to locate and secure work opportunities in the arts. Panelists: Sarah Battle ’14, Majors: Art History, Education Internships: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Samek Art Gallery, Baltimore Museum of Art Sarah is one of the co-founding members of the Gallery Engagement Team (GET), a student organization that acts as the student liaison for the Samek Art Gallery by engaging students with exhibitions, lectures, and programs. GET also creates its own […]