Sophomores who are interested in participating in the Externship Program (job shadowing program during winter or spring breaks) must attend one ½ hour Orientation Session which will provide an overview of the program, application requirements and steps on how to apply on the BRIDGE prior to the Oct 21, 2014 application deadline. Dates/Times/Locations: Thursday, September 04, 2014 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM – LANG 301 – Gallery Theatre Tuesday, September 09, 2014 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM LANG 301 – Gallery Theatre Monday, September 15, 2014  12:00 PM – 12:30 PM LANG 301 – Gallery Theatre Tuesday, September 30, 2014 […]

Welcome back to Bucknell for another great semester. We have a packed career calendar – as usual – so we’ll be highlighting our weekly events on the blog so you don’t miss anything. Here’s what’s happening at the CDC this week: Monday, September 1 – OFFICE CLOSED Wednesday, September 3 Career Resources for Graduate Students Event: 5-5:45pm, Bertrand Library  Traditional Reading Room Are you a graduate student and thinking about your next steps after Bucknell? Wondering if the Career Development Center has resources for you? We do!  Come to this session to learn more. Refreshments provided. International Students – Planning […]

You can intern with U.S. Embassies around the world and in Washington, D.C. while you’re at school. eInternships with U.S. Government agencies give you real experience working with government offices in the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Broadcasting Board of Governors, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Education, etc. eInterns work about ten hours each week directly with their office to do research, social media, website design, data visualizion, reporting, teaching, and much more! We are now accepting applications for these unpaid opportunities from July 2, 2014 through July […]

Learn about the lifespan of style – from concept to retail – during this amazing opportunity to visit Tommy Hilfiger HQ; hear from current employees and get tips from HR on applying for internships. July 17, 2014 |  8:45am-1:00pm | Tommy Hilfiger Corporation 601 W 26th St #600, New York, NY Sign up today on the BRIDGE for this amazing opportunity! Spots are limited and first come, first served. Here’s the day’s itinerary: 8:45-9:15 am: Arrival/Coffee & Tea – students are responsible for their own transportation 9:15-9:30: Welcome by Gary Sheinbaum ’79, CEO Tommy Hilfiger North America 9:30-9:45: The Role […]

The CDC offered several Externship information sessions during the spring semester where students were asked to provide their location and industry preference. We have re-opened the Class of 2017 Preference Survey  from June 1 – 10 so if you did not complete this survey, this is your last chance to do so: Class of 2017 Preference Survey. A Bucknell externship consists of a short-term job shadowing experience (usually 1-2 days). Externship Hosts are Bucknell alumni, parents or friends of the University who are willing to bring students into their workplaces to observe and gain a better understanding of both what […]

This just in from Alumni Relations: The Bucknell Alumni App – Connect with Bucknellians Worldwide! Users can develop professional relationships and network with the Bucknell Alumni community through this location-based mobile directory. Customize your search by Company, Industry, Location, Class Year, Major, Varsity Sports, Industry and Greek Affiliation. The Bucknell Alumni App is available for students to download now! This innovative tool will be in replacement of the B-Link online alumni directory, effective May 31, 2014. For more information visit: http://www.bucknell.edu/AlumniApp Don’t make a mistake that will harm your professional online reputation – remember: It is a privilege to belong […]

Campus is just too quiet with you gone so we’ve decided to venture out of little old Lewisburg. We’ve got some great programs happening in 3 different cities this summer that you will not want to miss. Washington, DC – June 9 DC Career Networking Night & Alumni Panel: Monday, June 9; 6-8:30pm; Sign up on the BRIDGE by 6/8 Location: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 1779 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest Please join the DC Club of Washington, DC, for a career networking night with alumni, parents, and current students. The program will be a panel, “Where’s the Global Economy Taking […]

Educational opportunities should not be determined by your family’s income or the neighborhood in which you live.  That’s why Teach For America is developing a cohort of leaders who will help drive change at every level of our education system toward the goal of closing the opportunity gap. These leaders start their paths as corps members who teach for two years in urban and rural high-need communities and help students make the academic progress that expands their opportunities. Deeply affected by their teaching experience, our alumni continue to advocate for students and build lasting change in many different roles and […]

The last Peer Pick of the semester, but have no fear if you are still looking for a job or an internship – there are still plenty of great opportunities listed on the BRIDGE or you can add your resume to our Resume Books. If you do already have plan for the summer we’d love to know what they are: internship? summer job? volunteering? Tell us! Without further ado, here are Sophie’s peer picks from the BRIDGE for this week: – SustainaFest – U.S. Trade and Development Agency For those of you highly interested in pursuing a career in sustainability, […]

Please join the DC Club of Washington, DC on June 9th for a career networking night with alumni, parents, and current students.  This event will be from 6:00-8:30 pm with the program starting promptly at 7:00 pm. The program will be a panel discussion with three alumni discussing the global economy and moderated by Economics Professor, Berhanu Nega. June 9, 2014 |  6:00-8:30pm | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace,  1779 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036 “Where’s the Global Economy Taking the Jobs?” The focus will be on where skilled jobs are going and why. A panel of business people […]

Chris Milhous, President and CEO of Ogilvy South and Bucknell Class of 1983 reached out to the Bucknell Career Development Center to offer insight and advice for current Bucknell students looking to go into marketing and communications, but his advice is applicable to anyone that will be working with clients on a daily basis. Ogilvy and Mather is a marketing and communications company with clients including Coca-Cola, UPS, Holiday Inn, Royal Caribbean, Sea-Doo, Hilton Head Island, Zoosk, Boy Scouts of America, Darden Restaurant group, Dollywood, and CNN. Mr. Milhous’ office moved from the outskirts to the heart of Atlanta, Georgia […]

Sophie’s peer picks from the BRIDGE this week include: – Trunk Club Sales Intern – DirecTV Engineering Intern For my peer pick this week, I chose to showcase an internship with Trunk Club, a company dedicated to rid men of the hassle of shopping for clothes in stores or online. Trunk Club hand selects a trunk of items based on each customer’s needs and tastes and ships the clothing to him for free! If you choose to be a sales intern for Trunk Club, you can spend your summer in Chicago, Dallas, or D.C.! Motivated and goal-driven interns are desired […]

Boston University Investigative Reporting Certificate Program: Are you interested in learning investigative reporting techniques? Spend one week in June on the Boston University campus learning investigative reporting research skills, computer-assisted reporting, interviewing techniques and how to structure, write and edit investigative stories for print, the web and broadcast outlets.Participants will learn investigative reporting by actually working on a story that either they propose and can bring back to their media outlet or that NECIR instructors assign. Participants will receive daily, hands-on training and supervision. You’ll work with award-winning local and national journalists, including university faculty. In addition, the training will […]

It’s the last full week of classes and things are slowing down a bit here but we’ve still got a few employer visits before we close the books. Tuesday, April 22 University of Rochester Simon Graduate School of Business Presentation 4-5pm, Webinar – must register Wednesday, April 23 PwC Diversity Event 5-7pm, 7th Street House Thursday, April 24 PwC Aspire to Lead Women’s Lunch & Panel Event – RSVP here 11:45-2:30pm, Hunt 101 LinkedIn Basics 12-12:50pm, ACWS 115 Remember to take our survey and tell us about your summer plans! Even after classes end we are still open for Quick […]

Did you get a great internship or job for the summer? Awesome! Are you doing research or volunteering your time somewhere? Great! Bucknell students are known to have some pretty fabulous experiences over the summer and we’d love to know what you will be doing so let us know (take our easy, quick survey)! Here are some spotlights from summer 2012: Want your face on a poster – take the survey! Now do you need a place to live? Well we can help…we’ve compiled a list of sites that are a great start to your search. Help Yourself to Housing […]