A representative from Southern Teachers Agency will be interviewing on campus on Tuesday, November 5, 2012 Submit your resume on the BRIDGE by October 28th to be considered We look forward to meeting students who are interested in careers as teachers, counselors, coaches, and administrators in private/independent PK-12 schools around the mid-Atlantic and south. STA works with hundreds of schools around the mid-Atlantic and South Certification not required for most middle- and high-school jobs Certification is required for elementary teaching positions Math, science & language majors strongly encouraged to apply Placement services are always FREE for candidates  STA provides personal […]

This week provides lots of opportunities to learn about Public Service and Federal/Government opportunities: Monday, October 22 Sophomore Externship Resumania – Required for participation in the program 11-3:30 pm, CDC Interviewing Tips 4-4:30 pm, CDC Tuesday, October 23 Externship Deadline Sophomore Externship Resumania – Required for participation in the program 11-3:30 pm, CDC BPIP Info Session Noon–1 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre Jan Plan Info Session Noon-1 pm, Bio 102 Employer Session: Bluewolf 6-7 pm, Taylor 113 Wednesday, October 24 Federal Intern and Entry-Level Hire Roundtable Webinar 1-2 pm, Coleman 21 Employer Session: General Services Administration (GSA) 6-7 pm, ElC Gallery Theatre (301) […]

For students who are currently preparing for consulting interviews, or are considering applying to the consulting industry in the future, the Association of Management Consulting Firms (AMCF) has prepared an informative webinar featuring leaders in the industry. “What Makes a Candidate Attractive: Landing Your First Job in Consulting”  Wednesday, October 24, 2012; 12:00pm ET Register by 10/22  Consulting is an excellent option for bright, creative students to begin their careers, offering great opportunities to travel, learn and grow. As a bright spot in the economy, the consulting industry is actively looking to hire a very broad and diverse group of individuals from undergraduate, MBA, […]

We’ve got a week PACKED full of events for you so get ready, get set, go! Monday, October 15 Jan Plan Info Session: Noon – 1:00 pm, BIO 101 Interviewing Tips: 4pm, CDC Capitol Hill Internship Fund Info Session: 5:00 – 5:45 pm, ELC 217 Tuesday, October 16 Pre-Health Program: Staying on track for professional school application: Noon – 1:00 pm, BIO 101 Externship Orientation Session: Noon – 12:30 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre Health Professions Grad School Fair: 3:00 – 6:00 pm, ELC Center Room Decoding the Presidential Management Fellows Application Process Webinar: 4:00 – 5:00 pm, ELC 217 A.T. […]

DISCO International invites you to the world’s largest job fair for Japanese-English bilingual students on October 19 – 21 (Fri. – Sun.), 2012 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC). The Boston Career Forum is for anyone who is: Japanese-English bilingual (must posses at minimum a conversational level or higher in both Japanese and Englis in order to register) And  looking for a full-time or internship position  interested in working for one of the 188 companies expected to participate; get the complete company list.

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 […]

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 […]