You know the power of Facebook for connecting with friends, now it’s time to learn the power of LinkedIn – the professional way to network. Mark your calendars for: Google Me: Using LinkedIn in Your  Search Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Noon – 12:50 p.m. Taylor 203 (access to computers to help build your profile!) Learn how to make the most of LinkedIn as a job search tool with a real Bucknell student profile as an example. Learn the basics of LinkedIn, useful ways to enhance your search and how it can be used to explore career paths. You can leave this […]

Enjoy FREE PIZZA and learn from the experts about interviewing tips and techniques! Deloitte Consulting will be here presenting INTERVIEWING TIPS on February 2nd from 6-7 pm in the ELC Walls Lounge. Mark your calendars for this great opportunity to learn FIRST HAND.

Did you know that several employers come to campus to recruit Bucknellians to work at their companies? If the thought of this makes your blood pressure rise…don’t worry! Here are 5 easy steps to help you stand out and conquer the on-campus recruiting (OCR) process. 1) Accentuate the Positive. Rather than getting stuck on the ways you think you aren’t competitive, focus on what strengths (and you all have them) you bring to the position. The easiest way to do this is to first understand what skills an employer is looking for so… 2) Know the industry. Following what’s going […]

Welcome back Seniors! We have some exciting news to share with you: you all  now have automatic access to B-Link! What does this mean? Well in 2 words: ALUMNI DIRECTORY! What are you waiting for? Get started today! First time log-in Go to B-Link: www.b-link.bucknell.edu Click “first time login” (upper left corner) Type your last name and click find Find your name and click on button next to your name, click next. Enter your Bucknell ID (8 digits) click verify Your profile appears, edit as necessary Create your username and password (middle of the page) Terms and conditions, click yes…we […]

Headed to law school after Bucknell? Then check out the programs we have to help: Sat Jan 29 8am – 11 Mock LSAT – Coleman 221 * sign up required Tue Feb 1 12:30 – 1 Financing Law School – Taylor 113 Tue Mar 8 12:30 – 1:30 Planning for Law School – A Timeline – Taylor 113 Sun Apr 10 Noon – 3 Mock LSAT – Coleman 221 * sign up required Check the BRIDGE for most up-to-date information and to sign up

I know it seems like an obvious contradiction but let me explain; I’ve seen a lot of articles recently from various sources but namely from Glassdoor.com’s blog, and it always makes me thankful that I was never faced with questions like these. It also has me wondering…why do they try to stump you with such odd questions. And if you are wondering the same thing then I’m glad you’re reading this because it turns out there are good reasons… According to an article in eWeek discussing this very topic, “these unconventional queries seem designed to not only force job applicants […]

Nothing like a Mock LSAT bright and early to get your blood flowing… EVENT: Mock LSAT DATE: Jan 29, 2011 TIME: 8 am LOCATION: Coleman 221 A practice LSAT will be given under realistic conditions. An actual retired LSAT exam will be used and tests will be scored on site. Sign up on the BRIDGE by 1/28 to reserve your spot!

Access to the Alumni Directory is now open to ALL STUDENTS! While all seniors will get automatic access to the directory in January 2011, any student who completes the three easy steps below is able to get access now.  Think of what you can learn and the connections you can make! How to Gain Access the Alumni Directory on B-Link Check out  Alumni Directory Use to learn about the Bucknell community and our suggestions for best ways to approach and build relationships with alumni. Take the online quiz (8 out of 10 is passing)–hint: answers can be found by doing […]

By:  CareerAlley “Your tale, sir, would cure deafness.” – William Shakespeare So what is the most difficult environment you’ve ever worked in? Everyone has their horror stories. Some don’t seem as bad when you compare them to someone else’s sob story. One of mine (and I do have many) was early in my career when I was working for a company that was very competitive and believed in a competitive work environment (ironically, this company is no longer around). Every year, managers had to fire the bottom 25% of their staff (whether they were good or not) and replace them […]

Check out several Employers who will be giving some presentations around the Internship & Job Fair on 1/25 @ 11-2:30 pm in Davis Gym. Check the BRIDGE for all the Employer Presentations and the latest details on room and locations.

So much time so little to do. Strike that, reverse it. So much to do so little time! So don’t waste it…there is already too much stuff to do. To help you get back in the swing of things here’s what we have planned for upcoming week: Thursday, January 20, Noon – 1:00, Taylor 203: Resume Workshop – Steps to Success Series Thursday, January 20, 5:00 – 5:30, ELC Gallery Theatre: Internship& Job Fair Prep Session Friday, January 21, 10 – 4:00, CDC 2nd Floor: Resumania – Walk-in resume reviews Monday, January 24, 10 – 4:00, CDC 2nd Floor: Resumania […]

Deadline:  Friday, January 21, 11:59pm Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.: Investment Banking Summer Internship Bloomberg: 2011 Financial Product Sales & Analytics Rotational Summer Internship Pennsylvania Historical & Museum: Internship Deadline:  Sunday, January 23, 11:59pm Wyndham Worldwide Corporation: VARIOUS INTERNSHIPS Teach For America: Operations Coordinator Intern Deadline:  Monday, January 24, 11:59pm PPL Corporation: Many Internships Shelburne Museum: Summer Education Internship Institute for Humane Studies: Journalism Intern Phillips-Van Heusen: INTERN AFL-CIO: Internship Imperial Capital, LLC: Summer Analyst BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the summer. If you have any technical difficulties with your application, […]

Want to spend the summer in a world class resort? Yeah, right,  me too…but you could INTERN for one! This summer work at Wyndham Worldwide, the largest hospitality  company in the world. Even though you might not spend your days pool side working for Wyndham Worldwide will let you gain a world of experience from the industry’s best! Apply to the BRIDGE posting now (application deadline is Jan. 23) for a preliminary interview at the upcoming Internship & Job Fair (1/25) Internships available in several cities and in the following areas: architectural design communications marketing finance hospitality management human resources […]

Welcome back, after what was hopefully a relaxing and enjoyable winter break! The campus just wasn’t the same without you here. I could find parking but missed the New York Times; I could find a treadmill but missed the fitness classes; I could find a table at the Bison but missed fighting the crowd…err OK not really on that one but in short…we missed all of you! And now classes begin tomorrow and, if you haven’t started already, now is a good time to get moving on your internship or job search. Here’s three tips to get you started: Get […]

Our career center has been awarded the Gold level of certification from OUT for Work. What does that mean? Well for one it means that we’ve been recognized as a good career center 🙂 The certification evaluates us on three main criteria: Gauge the current tools and available resources focused on how to be “out” in the workplace. Assess the quality and quantity of LGBTQ materials available to students Assess the willingness of career centers to host or attend LGBTQ & Ally career conferences Certification includes access for our students to the LGBTQ Career Resources Library, which serves as a […]