In this 30 minute session, attendees will receive an overview of the program, application requirements, steps on how to use the BRIDGE, time-lines, and deadline information; attendance at ONE Orientation Session is required for participation in the program. All Orientation Sessions listed below will be held in the ELC Gallery Theatre. Thursday, Sept 24 @ Noon Thursday, Oct 8 @ Noon Thursday, Oct 15 @ 5pm Wednesday, Oct 21 @ 5pm Thursday, Oct 22 @ Noon–LAST ONE – What is an Externship? A short term (usually 2 day) career shadowing experience sponsored by a Bucknell alum, parent, or friend of […]

The Capitol Hill Internship Program is a summer internship program that provides a stipend of $250 per week (up to $2500 for the summer) for students who are able to secure unpaid, noncredit internships. The program is open to all full-time undergraduate students, including graduating seniors. The application deadline is Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 11:59 pm. Monday, September 28, 5:00 – 5:45 pm, ELC 217 Tuesday, October 6, 12:00 – 12:45 am, Vaughan 101 Sunday, October 18, 5:00 – 5:45 pm, ELC 217 Tuesday, October 20, 3:00 – 4:00 pm, ELC 217 Thursday, October 29, 5:00 – 5:45 pm, ELC […]

This Friday, September 25 at 5:00 in BIOL 104, Dr. David Janda ’80 will be giving a talk on Tips for Interviewing for Medical School. This will be relevant not only for medical school, but for any of the health professions graduate schools. Dr. Janda has done this in the past with great success, and had graciously offered to present once again. If you are able, I would highly recommend that you try to make it – especially if you will be interviewing this fall or spring!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to job shadow a professional over winter break. WHO CAN APPLY? The Class of 2012 WHAT IS AN EXTERNSHIP? A short term (usually 2 day) career shadowing experience sponsored by a Bucknell alum, parent, or friend of the University. WHEN DO EXTERNSHIPS TAKE PLACE? During the week of January 4-8, 2010. (Unless otherwise stated by sponsor or arranged due to student needs.) WHY SHOULD I APPLY FOR AN EXTERNSHIP? Why not? The program provides students an opportunity to learn about a career area of their choice during winter break without the commitment of a […]

Definition: to jump across or leap over an obstacle but perhaps the best definition was demonstrated by Kerri Strug in the 1996 Olympics (starts at 1:23) but, don’t worry, we aren’t expecting you to land on one foot. Which is why Bucknell subscribes to an amazing career resource called…you guessed it…The Vault. Access is strictly for Bucknell students but can be easily accessed through myBucknell (or this post). It’s easy to do anywhere on campus; once you are signed in to myBucknell you will also be automatically signed in to the Vault. Why use the Vault? Our subscription gives you […]

Check out the new pictures and tips added to our Facebook Page from Expo! Read more about the tips highlighted in the album: The Ten Keys to Success at Job and Career Fairs by Quintessential Careers.

Congratulations to those of you who attended the Employer Expo! Our office received loads of positive feedback from employers on the poised, prepared, and knowledgeable nature of Bucknellians. Give yourselves a pat on the back for making a great impression on employers, and then, get back to work! 🙂 It’s important to follow-up with employers after a career fair, and it’s a step in the job search process that students are often unaware they should take. Putting forth a little effort to go the extra mile will make you stand out from the competition. Here’s some advice from Peter Vogt, […]

If you’ve ever wondered if cover letters are really important just Google it…I got 109,000,000 results. That’s a lot of people who think cover letters are important. While you may feel that the resume is “good enough” you should know that, while the resume provides an overview of your background, the cover letter allows you to talk in your own voice, link your experiences to the specific job opening, share your special abilities and show that you can write cohesively and effectively, which is important in any job; essentially it helps you sell yourself. And while I did get a […]

Let me take you into the future for a moment: the day is September 16, 2009, the time is 3:01 pm and the place is the Gerard Fieldhouse; you’ve just finished networking and marketing yourself to the array of employers who came on-campus for the Employer Expo; your elevator pitch is perfected and you are still raring to go…what to do with all this motivated energy? Well it’s not over yet! Check out the following presentations post-Expo: Employer Panel: Interviewing From an Employer’s Point of View Wednesday, September 16, Zeller Lounge (2nd floor of Gerhard Fieldhouse), 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. […]

It is finally upon us! This Wednesday is the long awaited Employer Expo! September 16, 2009, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Gerhard Fieldhouse Get the details and the list of employers registered! This is the ideal chance to ask questions, sell yourself, and gather valuable information that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to obtain. Network with employers as you begin your job or internship search and learn about full-time positions, internships & organizations.

“Resume and Cover Letter Workshop” Wednesday, September 9 5 – 6 p.m. in 200G Roberts Hall Registration required by contacting the Writing Center or calling 7-3141 Are you conducting a job search? If so, the Writing Center invites you to their workshop, “Writing Your Resume and Cover Letter.” We can help you with everything from making a list of skills and experiences appropriate for your resume and cover letter to developing strategies for tailoring them to the job you want. At this interactive workshop, you get to talk with Writing Center staff and with peers about how to create the […]

Professor Andrea Halpern is the University Graduate School Advising Coordinator. Please see the important information about Graduate School Advising that she has shared with campus via the Message Center: Dear Students: As University Graduate School Advising Coordinator, my job is to gather information about academic graduate school resources, to assemble expert advisors for departments and fellowships, and to serve as a reference person for general questions about graduate school. The Graduate Advising webpage has been newly updated for this year, with current departmental and fellowship advisors now listed. http://www.bucknell.edu/GradSchoolAdvising.xml Seniors should be making serious plans now about whether to apply […]

Food, B-Link Access, Career Resources and Information–you won’t want to miss the open house! Thursday, September 10th; Drop in any time between 10:00 am – 3:00 pm; CDC-Botany Building What do you need to know to land, and succeed, in your career? Whether externships, internships, full time work or graduate school is on your radar screen, we think you already possess the most important skills (and according to Robert Fulghum you may have learned them in Kindergarten!). At the Career Open House on September 10, you can learn to make best use of the Career Development Center and Alumni Relations […]

Career Decision Making—Owning Your Decisions Wednesday, September 9, ELC 217 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. This workshop is a brief overview identifying the different pieces that go into the complex process of career decision making. This counts as a B-Link Access Event.

The Capitol Hill Internship Program is a summer internship program that provides a stipend of $250 per week (up to $2500 for the summer) for students who are able to secure unpaid, noncredit internships. The program is open to all full-time undergraduate students, including graduating seniors. The application deadline is Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 11:59 pm. Wednesday, September 9, 12:00 – 12:45 pm, ELC 217 Monday, September 28, 5:00 – 5:45 pm, ELC 217 Tuesday, October 6, 12:00 – 12:45 am, Vaughan 101 Tuesday, October 29, 5:00 – 5:45 pm, ELC 217 Info Sessions with McAllister & Quinn LLC: November […]