These info sessions will provide an overview of the Capitol Hill Internship Program, a summer internship program.  The program provides a stipend of $250 per week up to $2500 for the summer for students who are able to secure unpaid, noncredit internships. The application deadline is Monday, November 29, at 11:59 pm. Monday, Nov 8; 5:00-5:45 pm; ELC Gallery Theatre Tuesday, Nov. 9; Noon – 1 pm; ELC 217 –With McAllister & Quinn: A representative of McAllister & Quinn, LLC, the government relations firm that works with Bucknell to support the Capitol Hill Internship Program, will attend this session to […]

Easy ways to be more competitive in obtaining employment. By: Marinda Bean, NorthOrion Editor (www.NorthOrion.com) In today’s highly-competitive job market, it’s essential for job hunters to set themselves apart from their competition in order to obtain highly-competitive positions. This is an employer’s market, with dozens of well-qualified applicants for each opening, so job hunters would do well to make a concerted effort to stand out from the pack, so to speak. And it’s simpler than you might think. By implementing the following easy techniques, you can set yourself heads and shoulders above your closest competition. 1. Stay Current One of […]

Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions & Bucknell University’s Career Development Center are co-sponsoring a FREE Practice Test event on Bucknell’s Campus THIS SATURDAY, November 6th To reserve your seat, go to the following address and fill out the requested information – takes only a few minutes: http://www.jotform.com/SCKaplan/2153127400 Event Details: – Free GRE, DAT, OAT or MCAT Practice Exams – Saturday, November 6th MCAT: 10am, 101 Biology Building DAT: 10:30am, 104 Biology Building OAT: 10:30am, 104 Biology Building GRE: 11am, 101 Rooke Chemistry Building Detailed score analysis will be mailed to the CDC within 1 week of the test For more […]

Deadline:  Monday, November 8, 11:59pm Institute for Humane Studies: Journalism Intern Citigroup: Sales, Trading and Quantitative Analysis, Summer Analyst Goldman, Sachs & Co.: 2011 Summer Intern Sales & Trading, Securities Division Shelburne Museum: Collections Management Fellowship Deadline:  Monday, November 15, 11:59pm Smithsonian Institute, Smithsonian Magazine: Internship Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Internship 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, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu before the deadline and we will be able to help you. Please continue to check the BRIDGE as part of your […]

A consortium of  five top graduate schools of international affairs will be on campus on November 10th. Their programs offer interdisciplinary graduate degree programs to prepare students from all branches of the social sciences and humanities for careers in international affairs and public service. For almost 40 years now, representatives from the following schools have been traveling together to speak with prospective students not only about our specific programs, but also about applying to graduate school in general and potential careers in international affairs: Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs Georgetown University, The Edmund A. Walsh School of […]

I know you may be thinking…March? This is October but this conference fills up quickly so… SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 4-5, 2011 for the Sports Industry Networking and Career (SINC) Conference (you can sign up now!) The 2011 Sports Industry Networking and Career (SINC) Conference will be held March 4-5, 2011 at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. The leading sports career conference once again invites students, recent graduates and career changers to join the top decision makers in the sports industry for a unique conference experience. Over the two-day period, these sports business executives participate as keynotes, panelists, […]

Remember: The Public Service Fellows Program application is now open, but hurry…the application deadline is October 29, 2010 so apply today! The Program: The Partnership for Public Service is seeking current students or recent graduates to join our team and contribute to our mission. Are you passionate about public service? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop their skills and gain valuable experience? Are you looking for a paid position in the heart of Washington, D.C.? If so, apply for the Partnership’s Public Service Fellows Program! The application deadline is October 29, 2010 so apply today! We anticipate the Spring […]

Saturday October 30th from 11:00 – 1:00pm on the Academic & Science Quads (Rain Location: Gerhard Fieldhouse) Spend time connecting with faculty members, fellow students, and alumni from your department at the Fourth Annual Homecoming Academic Village.  Also available for purchase are tickets ($5) to the tailgate lunch before the football game. Questions?  Please contact Jenna Tesauro, Program Director of Academic Interests, by emailing jtesauro@bucknell.edu or calling 7-2611

Deadline:  Thursday, October 28, 11:59pm The Nielsen Company: Intern, Professional Services Analytics Program Deadline:  Monday, November 1, 11:59pm Wall Street Journal: Internship Vivo Girls Sports, Inc.: Marketing/New Media Intern Marathon Asset Management: INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIPS Norton Museum of Art: Education Department Internship Dow Jones Newspaper Fund: Internship U.S. Department of State: Summer Intern New York Times: Internship New York State Assembly Intern Committee: Internship EPA: Numerous Internships 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, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu before the deadline […]

I’d say that one of the only downsides to this job is learning about all the awesome opportunities out there that I am no longer eligible for. For instance: Princeton in Africa (PiAf), which offers yearlong fellowship opportunities with a variety of organizations that work across the African continent. PiAf Fellows work in service-oriented positions in many different fields, including humanitarian aid, public health, conservation, and education. The more I checked in to this fellowship to write about it the more I wanted to apply. I ran into this inspiring blog, Beyond the Gate, featuring first-person perspectives from recent alums […]

Externship resume review needed? Need a resume reviewed for that Monday BRIDGE application deadline for a job or internship? This Sunday, October 24 from 2-8pm Career Development Center student workers will be at a table in the Library offering resume critiques.  We encourage you to stop by the table for a QUICK resume critique!

Monday, October 25th at 5:30 in Bucknell Hall. Alumni Panelist will speak about their internships and work experiences, and provide tips on how to locate and secure internships and jobs in museums, galleries and auction houses.

Welcome back from Fall Break! Remember we have 2 important fairs, both which offer a great time to start collecting information and building relationships with schools you may be interested in. No sign-up necessary; all are welcome.Graduate and Law School Fair Date: Wednesday, October 20 Time: 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Location: ELC Terrace Room After the Fair: Law School Admissions Panel, Gallery Theatre, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. See who’s coming Health Professions Graduate School Fair Date: Thursday, October 21 Time: 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Location: ELC Center Room After the Fair: Pre-Health Admissions Panel, Walls Lounge, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. […]

Deadline:  Thursday, October 21, 11:59pm Goldman, Sachs & Co.: Operations Summer Analyst Position Deadline:  Monday, October 25, 11:59pm Burns Entertainment & Sports Marketing: Entertainment and Sports Marketing Internship Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA): Numerous Internships Prudential Financial: Financial Management Summer Internship Program Goldman, Sachs & Co.: 2011 Summer Intern Sales & Trading, Securities Division Deadline:  Thursday, October 28, 11:59pm The Nielsen Company: Intern, Professional Services Analytics Program 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, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu before […]

We have lots planned for our Public Service Week! Make sure you check out the BRIDGE for more details and to sign up! Monday, November 1, 2010 Luncheon – Why Public Service? Hunt Formal 11:45-1:00 pm Keynote Speakers: Lauren Donnelly ’05, Industry Economist, Federal Railroad Administration Katie Malague ’94, Performance Manager, Office of Management and Budget The Annenberg Speakers Bureau is supporting this on-campus event to educate about the federal workforce and inspire a new generation to serve. Open to all majors; please register on the Bridge Alumni Panel: “Hot Topics in Government” ELC  Forum 5:30-7:00 pm Refreshments will be […]