I know it’s been awhile since our last @BisonINCareers takeover but we are back with a great one on Tuesday, April 9th with Kimberly Hallman ’04 an Account Supervisor at Devine + Partners. Follow along @BisonINCareers as Kim takes us through a media day for the opening of KidZooU: a new children’s zoo at the Philadelphia Zoo.  It will be a major unveiling for the region and highly attended by media. We encourage you to follow, ask questions, and interact with Kim on @BisonINCareers on April 9th. Here’s more on Kim: A journalist turned PR pro, Kim specializes in media […]

Interested in a career in law?  Then come to this lunch and panel discussion on Friday, April 12 at Noon in the ELC Center Room; sign up on the BRIDGE by 4/10. This year’s panel focuses on different topics affecting Business law — from taxation to real estate issues, to advertising issues, to litigation. Let’s breakdown some benefits of coming — 1. Maybe you are thinking about law school or being a lawyer but you just aren’t sure what you can DO after. This is a chance to hear from 4 people in the “law profession” tell you about their individual […]

Physics & Astronomy Alumni Career Panel Monday, April 8 7:30 – 8:30 pm, reception following 8:30 – 9 Bertrand Library – Traditional Reading Room (second floor) The panel discussion will examine the career paths of this diverse group of Bucknell alumni. Come hear their advice and perspectives as they discuss their work and available opportunities.  The conversation will also include a question and answer period. The event is followed by a small networking reception with light refreshments where attendees can connect with the alumni and their peers. Panelists: Eric Furst ’03, Systems Integration and Test Engineer, Northrop Grumman Dan Hosey […]

Interested in a career in Film/Media and networking with professionals? Sign up for the April 12 Film Media Studies Field Trip and Panel in NYC sponsored by the Career Development Center. Here’s the plan: – 8:00 AM- leave campus (ouch I know early – get to D&D early for your coffee because there’s a crazy line in the am!) – Arrive at Motion Picture Enterprises – take a tour and talk with Neal Pilzer, CEO – Hungry? Great we’re having lunch in the penthouse area from 12:30-1:00 – After lunch you will be treated to this great group of panelists: […]

Leadership in the Arts: Creating and Following a Vision with Ali Miller ’87 Friday, April 5th Noon – 1 pm, Lunch provided ELC Center Room Space is limited, please RSVP to cdcpeer@bucknell.edu or sign up on the BRIDGE Have lunch with Ali Miller ’87, Principal of the New Visual and Performing Arts High School in the Los Angeles United School District – the second largest school district in the nation – and learn why having a vision is essential to successful leadership. Ali Miller ’87 became the principal of the Visual and Performing Arts School, Los Angeles in its inaugural […]

Join the Bucknell Professional Network for Coffee Hour on March 27th with Paul Sturman ‘83, President, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare (PCH) from 2 – 3pm in Taylor Lounge (1st Floor). Paul will be on campus to present in several courses and will provide some extra time to speak with students in a small group setting about his career, industry and Pfizer. Students are encouraged to walk in anytime during the hour, but registration is highly encouraged (you can register here). Paul is responsible for all aspects of the PCH business unit’s global operations, including the development and marketing of major household […]

On February 20th, Lauren Hughes ’02 took over @BisonINCareers and showed us what life is like as the Director of Development at Breastcancer.org. If you missed it you can read all about her day here. Lauren has worked in HR, at the Philadelphia Museum for membership services, and at NPR affiliate WHYY before starting a new work adventure in September with Breastcancer.org. Read through her impressive bio and then make sure you follow, interact, and ask questions directly with Lauren on @BisonINCareers on February 20th and get tips on working in the nonprofit sector  (or email us your questions [careerevents@bucknell.edu] and we can ask on […]

As part of Engineering Week (Feb. 18 – 22) we will be co-hosting a great student/alumni networking event on Friday, February 22nd from 3:30 – 5:00 in Larison Dining Hall. Alumni will talk with students about their represented career field-what it entails, trends, future direction, internship or entry level positions, and other pearls of wisdom they might want to share.  New this year – tables with alumni offer advice about resume & cover letters (bring your resume), interviewing, and graduate/professional school. Be sure to bring a resume if you want it reviewed (by the people who would be hiring you)! […]

Hear advice and perspectives from Bucknell alumni who will examine career paths that utilize the mathematics degree while discussing their work and available opportunities.  The conversation will include a question and answer period and an opportunity to meet (and network with!) the alumni panelists. Thursday, February 21 | 5:30 – 6:30 pm | ELC Gallery Theatre Light refreshments will be offered Panelists:   Caryn Clark ’11, Business Technology Analyst, Deloitte Consulting Heather Hall ’03, Mathematics Teacher Matt Mizuhara ’12, PhD Candidate, Mathematics, The Pennsylvania State University Sarah Thalhamer ’11, Actuarial Associate, PricewaterhouseCoopers Allyson Reece ’09, Global Network Analyst, National Security Agency

If you are going to the DC Career Fair consider attending this pre-fair field trip hosted by the Bucknell Public Service Network (BPSN) for even more chances to hear what it’s like to work in the public service sector and NETWORK! Space is limited to the first {lucky} 20 students – Sign up on the BRIDGE by 2/21 1.Visit the Public Affairs Council and here from an alumna VP-the leading nonpartisan, nonpolitical association for public affairs professionals worldwide with a mission to advance the field of public affairs and to provide members with the executive education and expertise they need […]

If you are interested in government, public service, and non-profit sectors the D.C Career Fair is the place to go! Tuesday, February 26 –Sign up Deadline is 2/22 6:00 – 8:00 pm GAO Building, 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC Transportation Available (Reserve your spot by 2/22) Check out the Registered Employers This exclusive Bucknell event offers students an opportunity to network with alumni, parents and representatives from the Government, Non-Profit and Public Affairs sectors about their career paths, organizations and any volunteer, internship and full-time opportunities they presently have or plan to have available in the future. Students must […]

On January 23rd  you have the opportunity to learn what it’s like to be in Law School from Sarah Block ’11. Follow Sarah on @BisonINCareers on Jan. 23 to learn more and ask questions. Sarah Block graduated summa cum laude in May 2011 with a double major in History and Spanish, and is now a second year law student at The George Washington University Law School (@gwlaw). She lives in Washington, DC near lots of other Bucknellians, including many of her fellow first-year SoJo hallmates. At Bucknell, Sarah completed a thesis titled “Stratified Boston: The Brahmins, the Irish and the […]

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 have begun 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 […]

Sophomores – Before you left for break you should have gotten an invite in the mail to this delicious networking opportunity. Good news: There is still space to register to attend! Join us for the annual Bucknell Sophomore Brunch – Career Options & Opportunities. Hosted every February by the Bucknell Alumni Board and the Career Development Center, this event offers you a free catered brunch with your classmates and the unique opportunity to hear about “real world” career experiences from alumni.  They’ve walked the same path you are currently walking at Bucknell – see what they did with their BU […]

I don’t know about you but Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday – just a day centered around great food and taking a moment to appreciate everything we have, large or small. This year we are giving you another reason to give thanks: access to over 48,000 alumni connections! So starting today (November 12) you now all have automatic access to the Alumni Directory in B-Link. You can use this directory to make connections  do industry research, set up informational interviews or the Thanksgiving and Winter breaks, or ask how a certain city is to live in! To make the most of this resource we […]