I came across this post on a blog I frequent when searching for career advice to share and the timing and topic made it perfect to share – Posted by Grace Kutney (of Sweet Careers Consulting), on August 5th, 2011 from Guest Author: William Frierson is a staff writer for CollegeRecruiter.com. Has your internship been a success? If you enjoyed your experience and want to find a more permanent position with that employer, then tell him or her. Even though your internship may be over, your job search is not. That’s why it is important to stay connected to the […]

Everyday LinkedIn gets more into the game with new and improved features that make the tool easier to use and more functional when applying or searching  for jobs. They’ve also started to make a concerted effort toward more student-friendly features with some new additions to the profile section are another step in that direction. Here’s a quick run down of them from the LinkedIn Blog: Projects: Participating in projects shows that you can apply classroom learning to real-world challenges and work effectively in a team. Add compelling research or class projects to your profile – especially those that demonstrate experience […]

In the age of emails, texting and Facebook I think people forget how much fun it is to get mail. Not junk mail but real mail, a card, a letter, a postcard…heck even Netflix makes my day! So that’s why a couple years ago we started sending out postcards in the summer. Here’s the latest and greatest – I hope you like it and getting this little bit of non-junk mail makes your day…and of course you save it so you know what’s happening this Fall! I know it’s August but we are already gearing up for your arrival back […]

This event lends so much awesomeness to blogging that it’s almost difficult to think of a fun way to jazz it up. I mean, what else do you say when you get to go to an event and network with the people from the production company that worked on THE HANGOVER?! Enough said, right? An Open Discussion with Bucknell Hollywood Insiders August 14, 2011 – RSVP on the BRIDGE by 8/11 3-6pm American Film Institute, 2021 North Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027 Chris Bender ’93 and JC Spink ’94 founded BENDERSPINK in 1998.  Benderspink is a diversified management/production company […]

from Career Online Blog! by Adil Syed Interviews can be a harrying experience. You want the job, but the stress of having to answer questions correctly while making sure not to commit any behavioral mistakes can lead to a disaster. Here are the top 10 tips from Career Online Blog! to help you out…and remember you can also come into the CDC for mock interviews, which are a great way to accomplish the #1 tip. Tip 1: Role Play Prepare in advance for the questions you may be asked by the interviewer. Practice sounding natural while having your responses ready. […]

Pilot Inspektor? Oh wait no…that’s Jason Lee’s kid’s name… OK so from MediaBistro.com‘s MediaJobsDaily blog here’s a fun article about ridiculous job titles (if you couldn’t tell from the title of this post…) Are these job titles the most ridiculous you’ve heard? Our favorites: Web Alchemist, Ant Colony Foreman(????), Social Media Swami, Public Happy Maker. Now we recall that Fast Company says that people with weird titles have a “sense of ownership of, engagement with, and excitement about their jobs.” But what on earth does an ant colony foreman do? Sam Fiorella, who wrote the article that appeared on PR […]

At the end of every interview they turn to you and say “Do you have any questions for us?” and if you answered “No,” it’s not the worst mistake but if you really want to wow them having a few questions is a great way to make a GREAT impression. Thinking of questions for the interviewer is hard though, especially when you have a lot of other stress, that’s why when I saw this post by youtern I wanted to share it. So here it is…interview questions YOU can ask (and help make a great impression)!   Interviews aren’t a one […]

Whether you are still looking or have given up this post is all things internships, including how to make the most of your summer if you don’t have one! A recent article from The Vault, No Internship, No Job? No Excuse, explains how to develop job skills even if you don’t have a job and visually warns of the dangers of becoming a lazy house cat(disclaimer: I have nothing against house cats) Great advice from your own peer and some more from Intern Queen Campus Ambassador’s (want to be Bucknell’s?): From Melinda: What to do if you haven’t landed a […]

For all you fashionista’s out there…this seems like a really great opportunity to do something you love, build your resume and make some money, all while sporting the latest trends….what’s not to love? Rent the Runway is recruiting 4-8 women leaders from Bucknell for a unique internship opportunity with Rent the Runway Background: For those of you who are not familiar with Rent the Runway, RTR was founded November 2009 by two Harvard Business School entrepreneurs who wanted to make designer fashion affordable, fun, and aspirational for all women.  Renttherunway.com is a members-only website where women can rent designer dresses […]

Back at the end of March we welcomed Ray Sisson ’87 back to campus for a talk entitled “From Law to CEO in Aviation – An International Career.” Mr. Sisson was an economics major at Bucknell and is now the CEO of AWAS, an aviation/aeronautics company in Dublin, Ireland.   We made the most of Mr. Sisson’s visit from across the pond and wanted to share with you what we, at the CDC, gleaned from his talk. Here goes: How does one go from having no idea of what they want to do to doing something they love and living in […]

Need I say more? Fine I will. A lot of students think that internships at Bucknell can only happen during the summer…well we just got a heads up on a chance to be the Barnes & Noble College Campus Ambassador – giving you a chance to make money, build your resume and gain valuable skills all while on-campus! So if you  want to gain valuable marketing and public relations experience while working closely with a top NY social media agency, then you best apply now (deadline is 6/20)! Here are the details: We are looking to hire an outgoing, well-connected, […]

During the school year it’s really easy to find 101 reasons why you are too busy to stop by the CDC but if you are a student staying in Lewisburg over the summer the excuses run out! And that’s why we are hosting a luncheon. Take advantage of this quiet time on campus to learn more about what Bucknell’s Career Development Center has to offer – we are pretty amazing in my opinion! 😉 But in all seriousness, this is a really great way to get familiar with the Career Center and learn more about the services offered through the […]

Although our very own Commencement speaker, Erik Weihenmayer, didn’t make Vault’s cut we’ll still share  11 Celebrity Commencement Speeches because, well, we like them! From Tom Hanks to Denzel (yeah Fordham!) to both Obama’s and a little Parks & Recreation action in between (Amy Poehler) – this post covers some great advice offered by highly revered people. And in case you missed ours, you can watch it here. And, now I know you all just graduated but here’s continuing you education with a clip from Spinal Tap. It will serve you well in life (better than calculus for most of […]

It’s actually not as easy as it sounds but if you read these great tips on “How to Land a Social Media Internship” from the I AM INTERN blog you may just be able to set yourself apart and get one! This is a guest blog written by Adam Britten, a recent grad of Syracuse University, who is part of the Intern Queen Blog Network. So you want a social media internship? Social media jobs seem to be everywhere right now. Given the fact that our generation has grown up using these emerging technologies, some companies are defaulting to our […]

If you know who I am then you know I am not an introvert, but sometimes when I’m uncomfortable or nervous I revert to one. That’s why when I came across this great article on the Simply Hired Blog I had to share it.  Introvert or not, this article offers great advice on, the often elusive term, “networking.” And we all know practice makes perfect so after you read the article practice your skills at one of our summer networking events, happening in select cities. Networking for Introverts By Tess Gellerman For introverts, “networking” is a four letter word. It […]