If you are looking for a job or internship, being in our RESUME BOOK is a great way to potentially get your resume in front of several thousand employers! Publish your resume to the Resume Book on the BRIDGE, where employers can browse your document and if they find a skill match, contact you directly! Interested? Log in to the BRIDGE Click on Document tab/Publish a Resume Select the proper book: Class of 2011 – for seniors seeking full-time work Summer 2011 – for students seeking summer employment Upload your resume This awesome offer of the Resume Book is only […]

This series of programs is especially designed for seniors who feel stuck or overwhelmed with what happens next; we will focus on concrete solutions to roadblocks in your planning. DATE: Series of five dates on Thursdays (see below) TIME: Noon – 12:50 p.m. LOCATION: Bertrand Library Traditional Reading Room, except 4/28 – Willard Smith Library Transition & Anxiety, Thursday, March 31st Leaving Bucknell, Thursday, April 7th You – Then & Now, Thursday, April 14th Choosing Your Individual Path, Thursday, April 21st Owning Your Decisions, Thursday April 28th, Willard Smith Library The group conversations will be facilitated by Renee Cardone, Psychological […]

Given that it’s officially March Madness time and Bucknell is IN IT (!!!), spotlighting careers in the sports industry seemed like a no-brainer. Finding a job  (or internship) in the “sports industry” can mean a lot of things so we wanted to share some helpful sites to start your research: About.com “Careers in the Sports Industry“ Jobs In Sports NCAA News – The Market:  Free job listings – college athletics Sports Link Central:  A comprehensive site showcasing industry websites, professional associations, and publications Sports Careers:  Provides an outline of various niches of the sports industry Sports Career Finder TeamWork Online: […]

I know you probably aren’t reading this but in case you are…I’ve been catching up on my Netflix Watch Instantly Queue and while I’m ashamed to admit it I am going to … I watch Greek. Yes, I know. Please remember this is a judgment free zone. So I used the surprise snow and then rain as a great excuse to veg-out on the couch and catch up on the show and sadly…I then thought of a blog post clearly demonstrating that inspiration can come from anywhere. So, anyway, remember that Greek episode (“The First Last”)  where everyone is on […]

I know it’s pouring outside but this brightened my day… Earlier today I came across a great blog post by Pongo Blog and was going to file it away for “fun things to share at another time: (yes I have a Gmail label titled this) but then I discovered that today is Jon Hamm’s birthday! It seems like the stars aligned behind those clouds and the universe brought me to Donald Draper’s resume on the exact day of Jon Hamm’s birth. So I share with you a birthday wish for the always dapper looking Draper and a fun experiment on […]

Here are just a few –   Deadline:  Thursday, March 10,  11:59pmSusan B. Anthony Birthplace: Summer 2011 Internship U.S. Supreme Court: Internship   Deadline:  Friday, March 11,  11:59pm Washington Center for Internships and Academic: Internship National Network for Environmental Management Studies: Internship Bucknell Institute for Public Policy: Intern, Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) Deadline:  Monday, March 14,  11:59pm TerraCycle: Business Development Intern Susquehanna River Valley: Social Media Intern Communications Test Design, Inc.: Electrical Engineering – Supply Chain Management Intern Inter-American Dialogue: Internship Eastman Kodak Company: Various Internship Opportunities American Foundation for the Blind: Summer Intern – Product Information […]

This is a fun internship opportunity from an alum – Interns wanted May 28-June 5, 2011 and possibly during the weeks preceding and following the event for logistical, marketing, and media preparation positions as part of the Trans-Sylvania Mountain Bike Epic.  The duties will range widely from race course marking to scoring racers to generating and distributing race reports and related info to various media outlets during the week. It is guaranteed to be  an interesting and exciting experience, as the participants of the event span a wide cross section of the population and include some colorful personalities.  This is […]

We want to hear your thoughts.  Please fill out this very short survey ( http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XSLVFQS ) about events Alumni Relations and Career Development would like to plan for you!  Everyone who completes the survey will be entered to win one of a handful of tickets to the April 7th Goo Goo Dolls concert.   httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP4qdefD2To

The sun is shinning and the temperature is forecasted to be in the 60s, which makes one thing clear: Spring is in the air; which also means so is Spring Break! And I for one say enjoy it while you have it! But it is important to remember the the “real world” does not have such luxuries and employers may contact you over the week you are away.  So while your gearing up for your well-deserved break you should think about activating your vacation mail/auto-responses and changing cell voice mail greetings. If you are not planning to check your email […]

Friday, April 1st | 5-8 p.m. | Sojka Pavilion RSVP via reply card with meal choice by March 11th An evening of reflection and celebration for the senior class.  From 5-6 p.m. there will be a mix and mingle with first year hall gatherings;  Photo Ops;  stations to learn about Alumni Career Services, Bucknell Regional Clubs, Bucknell Professional Network; Purchase Yearbooks. Then from 6-8 p.m. there will be a three-course formal dinner with class slide-show, speakers and giveaways including iPad and more!

…learn how to make the most of the March 29th  North Central PA Education Consortium (Bloomsburg Teachers Fair) by attending one of the Preparing for a Teacher Job Fair sessions. You can attend this workshop on Monday, March 7 or Wednesday, March 23, both sessions will be held from 5:00-5:30 pm in ELC 217. The focus of the workshop is on how to interact with school representatives at a teacher job fair. It will also provide a general review of the job search process for teaching opportunities. Then make sure to mark your calendars – EVENT: North Central PA Education […]

The Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins Career Fair is on Tuesday, March 23rd from 3:00-5:00pm and it’s your chance to meet representatives from sports teams and entertainment organizations. This is open to students and professionals seeking full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions as well as internship opportunities. Organizations in attendance include: – Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton (WBS) Penguins – Philadelphia 76er’s – Syracuse Crunch – Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre Yankees – The Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton YMCAs – NEPA Miners – Legends Hospitality Management – Stockcar Racing Experience – Turnstyles Ticketing…and more! Registration (at the door) is $20, this price includes access to the career fair and a […]

Now that everyone can get access to the Alumni Directory (yeah, you heard me…) I wanted to share a few helpful hints on the best ways to reach out. Let them get to know you before asking for something–Many professionals are going to be busy, as well as thinking about their own reputations in their workplace. While they can help you with contacts, advice, and even opportunities, they are putting themselves at risk to do so for someone they don’t know, so let them get to know you before asking for something. Consider asking for an informational interview. It is […]

Have unique concerns and questions about the job or internship search? Then make sure you check out our advice, information and resources for Diversity Resources for Internships or Job Searches in myBucknell. Here’s what you’ll find: International Students Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Students – (We are Out for Work Gold Certified!) Multicultural/Students of Color Students with Disabilities Women Students And remember you can always make an appointment with a counselor by calling 570-577-1238 or emailing us at cdc@bucknell.edu.

Here are just a few – Deadline:  Monday, February 28,  11:59pm – TONIGHT!! Office of the Governor of Illinois: Internship WITF, Inc.: Numerous Summer Internships Keystone Energy Technology Enterprise Center, Inc: Internship Wolf Trap Foundation: Summer Internship Men’s Health Magazine: Intern LewisGale Medical Center: Medical Center Intern PA Department of Labor and Industry: Office of Chief Counsel Intern Southern Education Foundation: 2011 Southern Education Leadership Summer Program First Quality Enterprises, Inc.: Numerous Internship Opportunities   Deadline:  Monday, March 7,  11:59pm Safeway Inc.: Corporate Summer Internship Institute for Experiential Learning (IEL): Internship Whale Center of New England: Internship Arena Stage: Internship […]