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Monday, February 14th, 2011

2 Great Alumni Panels: Math and Political Science

Math major? Poli Sci? Not sure what you can do with it? Well now’s your chance to hear what alumni who shared your major are doing! Join us for two great alumni panels; Mathematics and Political Science alumni are returning to campus to speak about careers.  Each panelist will detail their own personal career paths, and share advice and insights.  This information will help current students understand opportunities that may be available to them in the future, and to visualize post-graduate possibilities.  There will be a small reception following each panel with hors d’oeurves, where attendees can connect with the […]

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Sunday, February 13th, 2011

D.C. Career Fair – 3/3; Sign up by 2/24

Interested in Government? Nonprofit? Public service? Public Affairs? Working in the D.C. Area? Then come to the Bucknell D.C. Career Fair on 3/3 –RSVP on the BRIDGE by 2/24 This fair brings students to Washington, DC to meet representatives from organizations and network with Bucknell alumni, parents, and friends. It provides an opportunity to discuss career paths with participants and learn about participants’ organizations, and any current or future openings — volunteer, internship or full time. It will focus on organizations and opportunities within government, nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations, as well as public interest and public service related work in […]

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Saturday, February 12th, 2011

Bucknell Student Athlete? Want to intern at ESPN? Read on…

The Tim Nesvig Internship program at ESPN will give one student athlete an opportunity to gain a broader view of the industry. APPLY ON THE BRIDGE by FEB 21 Description: ESPN is proud to establish an ongoing internship in memory of Tim Nesvig.  Tim was 1996 Bucknell graduate, who excelled as a student-athlete.  He was awarded the University’s Christy Mathewson Award and earned All-American honors as Captain of the water polo team.  He was a very popular co-worker at ESPN when he lost a battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2005.  You can read more about Tim and the Foundation established in his honor at […]

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Friday, February 11th, 2011

Find and land your dream internship using The Vault

It is that time of year when you should be thinking about an internship. According to the most recent National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) study, new college graduates who participate in internship do far better in the job market than graduates who do not have this experience. Furthermore, responding employers indicated that while 31 percent of their new employees came from their own internship programs, 62 percent had internship experience of some kind. As an added  benefit to you we’d like to remind you about The Vault; which offers you access to all of the tools you will […]

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Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Love writing, blogging, editorializing? Build your portfolio freelancing

The Writers Network is a new initiative at IAC (home of The Daily Beast, CollegeHumor, and Vimeo) that is searching for freelance writers to create paid articles for our network of content sites. Our network gives writers the chance to build a portfolio of published work while writing wherever and whenever they want. The articles range in length from 300-750 words, with pay ranging from $10-$25 per article. Our current topics include Entertaining, Food & Recipes, Outdoor Living, and Decorating. In the near future, topics will also include Fashion, Finance, and Travel. To apply, please visit www.writersnetwork.com/apply

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Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

PwC’s Personal Brand Week 2.0

PwC’s Personal Brand Week 2.0 launches today!  Throughout this week, PwC will offer a week of free activities and interactive resources designed to help students of all majors build their personal brands — an essential component of today’s internship and job search process. Please feel free to share this note with your Career Services colleagues in all disciplines as Personal Brand Week 2.0 will benefit students of all majors.  Daily topics include: online and in-person networking, online image, effective writing skills, the recruiter perspective, body language and elevator pitch. Personal Brand Week 2.0 will culminate on February 11 with the […]

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Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

Fox Tobey, Smithsonian Institute, and Air Products – Key Internships on the BRIDGE

Here are just a few – Deadline:  Monday, February 8,  11:59pm – TONIGHT Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: Digital Fellow The Nielsen Company: Intern, Professional Services Analytics Program Deadline:  Monday, February 14,  11:59pm Univ. of Pittsburgh/Human Engineering Research Labs: Quality of Life Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering (ASPIRE) Internship PricewaterhouseCoopers: 2011 PwC Leadership Adventure Program Fox Tobey, P.C.: Legal Intern The Society for Environmental Exploration / Frontier: Various Internships American Heart Association: 2011 Summer Fellowships Kings County District Attorneys Office: SUMMER 2011 COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Air Products & Chemicals Inc.: REQUISITION # 4924BR- SUMMER CO-OP OR INTERN – CHEMICAL ENGINEER Gucci: […]

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Monday, February 7th, 2011

NEW: On Campus Summer & Academic Opportunities Fair

Come find out where you can get some great summer and academic year work experience on your very own campus; Bucknell has many on-campus and summer jobs,  as well as student leadership opportunities available. Sometimes the biggest challenge is making students aware of what the campus offers so we are hoping this new idea and partnerships helps out everyone.  See what Bucknell has to offer to help you gain experience and prepare you with the skills and background needed to pursue your career goals. No need to sign up; just show up! EVENT TITLE:  On Campus Summer & Academic Opportunities […]

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Monday, February 7th, 2011

Leadership Lessons from Distinguished Bucknellians

February 17th, at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP in New York City, join the Bucknell Professional Network at a panel on leadership lessons.  This panel will begin at 5:30 and be moderated by Bill Gruver, Howard I. Scott Clinical Professor of Global Commerce, Strategy and Leadership at Bucknell and will include: John Bravman, Bucknell University President Harriet Edelman ’77, Vice Chairman, Emigrant Bank Sunil Gulati ’81, U.S. Soccer President and Faculty at Columbia University Ian Ferguson ’85, Headquarters US Marine Corps The interactive discussion will be followed by a Q&A session and hors d’oeuvres. RSVP on the BRIDGE by 2/11 Must stop by […]

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Friday, February 4th, 2011

Negotiation Strategies with Professor Johnson-Cramer

While negotiating is an art, it is the most taken for granted, and least understood, of all arts, despite the fact that in one form or another, the practice of negotiating is an integral part of our daily lives. – Gordon Wade Rule, The Art of Negotiation Unsure of how much or when you should negotiate a job or internship offer?  Michael Johnson-Cramer, Associate Professor and co-director of the School of Management, who teaches about the process of negotiation, will discuss this art and answer your questions. Thursday, February 10, 2011 | Noon – 1 | ELC  Center Room Lunch […]

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Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

February Steps to Success Workshops

Well January flew by and now we’re back for February! Check out our February workshops for the “Steps to Success Series,” which are a series of workshops designed to start you on your way. Negotiation Strategies with Professor Johnson-Cramer (and lunch!) – Feb. 10 (2/8 BRIDGE RSVP) at Noon in ELC Center Room: Unsure of how much or when you should negotiate a job or internship offer?  Michael Johnson-Cramer, Associate Professor and Co-director of the School of Management, who  teaches about the process of negotiation will provide remarks and answer your questions at this informal program. Graduate School Strategies – […]

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Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

Fox News, KidTherapy, and Graham Packaging – Key Internships on the BRIDGE

Here are just a few – Deadline:  Tuesday, February 1, 11:59pm – TODAY!! FOX News Channel: Internship AustraLearn: Internship Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Various Undergraduate Research and Internship Positions The Taft School: Internship Mayo Clinic Col. of Med., Summer Undergrad Research Fellowships (SURF): Internship Joint Program in Survey Methodology: Internship Deadline:  Monday, February 7,  11:59pm Smithsonian Institute, National Museum of Natural History: Internship Second Chance Employment Services: Intern Graham Packaging Company, L.P.: Financial Analyst Intern Chatham Financial Corporation: Intern Wediko Children’s Service: Summer Program Employment The Wellness Community of Philadelphia: Marketing and Communications Intern Magee-Womens Research Institute: College Student Summer […]

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Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

Are you IN?

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 […]

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Friday, January 28th, 2011

Spring 2011 Pre-Law Programs

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

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Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

International Students and the Internship Search

Join us on Thursday, January 27th for a panel of international students who have had internships and will share their strategies, as well as advice, about the internship search. International Students and the Internship Panel January 27th 5:00 – 7:00 ELC Gallery Theatre Refreshments served! A counselor from the CDC will also be in attendance and will provide resources and information about how to increase your chance of success. Open to all students. A BPIP Internship Information Session will follow at 6 p.m. for interested students.

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