Yesterday we spent an extra hour with all our new CDC student workers (we call them “Peers”) reviewing what they had learned about resumes and practicing some resume reviews, and let me tell you…they were good! So, although you can all stop in to get your resumes reviewed by them (or us), I came across this article today and wanted to share it so you can have a head-start on creating that perfect resume. Please keep in mind these 7 tips are the authors opinion but they are great tips! So read on, check out the Steps to Success workshop […]

…learn how to make the most of the March 29th  North Central PA Education Consortium (Bloomsburg Teachers Fair) by attending one of the Preparing for a Teacher Job Fair sessions. You can attend this workshop on Monday, March 7 or Wednesday, March 23, both sessions will be held from 5:00-5:30 pm in ELC 217. The focus of the workshop is on how to interact with school representatives at a teacher job fair. It will also provide a general review of the job search process for teaching opportunities. Then make sure to mark your calendars – EVENT: North Central PA Education […]

The Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins Career Fair is on Tuesday, March 23rd from 3:00-5:00pm and it’s your chance to meet representatives from sports teams and entertainment organizations. This is open to students and professionals seeking full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions as well as internship opportunities. Organizations in attendance include: – Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton (WBS) Penguins – Philadelphia 76er’s – Syracuse Crunch – Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre Yankees – The Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton YMCAs – NEPA Miners – Legends Hospitality Management – Stockcar Racing Experience – Turnstyles Ticketing…and more! Registration (at the door) is $20, this price includes access to the career fair and a […]

Don’t miss the 2011 SINC Conference Your ticket to a career in the sports industry Education-Top sports executives share insight on best practices and future trends Placement-One-on-one interviews on-site for internships, part-time and full-time positions Networking-Over 100 sports business professionals mix and mingle with SINC Conference attendees. Don’t miss the leading sports career conference that will be held on March 4-5 at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. Once again students, recent graduates and career changers are invited to join the top decision makers in the sports industry for a unique conference experience. Over the two-day period, these sports business […]

It takes less than 10 seconds to create a lasting first impression. Here’s how to wow them with style at your next networking event. By Donna Smith Right or wrong, shallow or not, we instinctively judge by appearances. Albert Mehrabian, author of Silent Messages (Wadsworth, 1971), claims appearance has a greater effect on people you meet for the first time than any other factor. He says 55 percent of an initial impression is based on how you look and only 7 percent on what you say. As the old adage goes, dress for the job you want – and the […]

Early Bird Discount Registration CLOSES February 28 ; Register Today! The 8th Annual Sports Events Marketing Experience (SEME 2011), the premier national sports career and networking conference, closes Early Bird Discount Registration on Feb. 28 for the March 25-26 event in Washington, D.C. The conference will be held at Nationals Park and hosted by the Georgetown University Sports Industry Management (SIM) graduate program. It has sold out the past three years. This years’ Keynote dignitaries are: SEME has featured experts from over 210 organizations in 20 different sports career fields, including top decision  makers from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, […]

You are invited to spend 2 hours with the world’s leading health care advertising agency Cline Davis and Mann! Join the Bucknell Media & Technology Network (BMTN) for a great field trip and networking opportunity with Cline Davis and Mann in New York City on March 1st.  Space is limited so claim your spot today by registering on the BRIDGE! (Hint: Go to BRIDGE, calendar, career center calendar, select March 1, click on field trip to see more information and sign up!) Additional Information: – Students attending the field trip are required to also attend the Communications and Arts Fair […]

Thinking about writing as a career? 1st: Sign up for the NYC Communications & Arts Fair on March 1st right now! 2nd: Read on for some great tips and advice: When Laura Denbow first asked me to participate in the Career Conversation program on the subject of writing, I was concerned that I might not have anything valuable to share with you.  I am not a published author, although I have plenty of rejection slips, and I have not been involved in publishing or print media.   However, I always seem to be writing something!  Allow me to explain. Like so […]

Communication & Arts Fair Tuesday, March 1st –Sign up Deadline is 2/24 5:30 – 7:30 pm MTV Studios in the Viacom Lodge – NYC Transportation Available (Reserve your spot by 2/25) The purpose of this event is to offer students an environment to network with alumni, parents and representatives from the Communications Industry  (Marketing/PR, Advertising, Journalism, Publishing/Print Media, TV/Radio, Broadcasting) & Arts Industry (Film /Video, Graphic Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts).  The Participants will be able to share information about their career paths, their organizations and any volunteer, internship and full-time positions they presently have or plan to have […]

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 […]

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 […]

Check out several Employers who will be giving some presentations around the Internship & Job Fair on 1/25 @ 11-2:30 pm in Davis Gym. Check the BRIDGE for all the Employer Presentations and the latest details on room and locations.

So much time so little to do. Strike that, reverse it. So much to do so little time! So don’t waste it…there is already too much stuff to do. To help you get back in the swing of things here’s what we have planned for upcoming week: Thursday, January 20, Noon – 1:00, Taylor 203: Resume Workshop – Steps to Success Series Thursday, January 20, 5:00 – 5:30, ELC Gallery Theatre: Internship& Job Fair Prep Session Friday, January 21, 10 – 4:00, CDC 2nd Floor: Resumania – Walk-in resume reviews Monday, January 24, 10 – 4:00, CDC 2nd Floor: Resumania […]

Want to spend the summer in a world class resort? Yeah, right,  me too…but you could INTERN for one! This summer work at Wyndham Worldwide, the largest hospitality  company in the world. Even though you might not spend your days pool side working for Wyndham Worldwide will let you gain a world of experience from the industry’s best! Apply to the BRIDGE posting now (application deadline is Jan. 23) for a preliminary interview at the upcoming Internship & Job Fair (1/25) Internships available in several cities and in the following areas: architectural design communications marketing finance hospitality management human resources […]

The Urban Teacher Center (UTC) is a four-year, alternative teacher preparation program that operates in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. region.  Each cohort participates in an intensive year-long residency, followed by a three-year teaching commitment in a high-need urban elementary or middle school. UTC’s residents will be fully prepared to become highly competent teachers; in addition to the clinical experience, residents also enroll in a Master’s of Education program that is directly relevant to the urban teacher. All UTC teachers are part of an unprecedented commitment to student performance:  only those who can demonstrate that they can improve student learning will complete […]