The Lehigh Valley Collegiate Career Expo 2011 is celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary and Bucknell students are encouraged to participate! Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Noon –  4:30 pm Holiday Inn Fogelsville, PA Who? Any current student or recent graduate of an accredited 2 or 4 year educational institution seeking full or part time employment, volunteer, internship or summer opportunities.  (This is not a graduate school fair.) Cost? Every candidate must provide a resume for entrance to the Expo in addition to a $5.00 entrance fee (cash only please). Stop by the CDC for help on getting your resume ready for entry! […]

A consortium of  five top graduate schools of international affairs will be on campus on November 10th. Their programs offer interdisciplinary graduate degree programs to prepare students from all branches of the social sciences and humanities for careers in international affairs and public service. For almost 40 years now, representatives from the following schools have been traveling together to speak with prospective students not only about our specific programs, but also about applying to graduate school in general and potential careers in international affairs: Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs Georgetown University, The Edmund A. Walsh School of […]

I know you may be thinking…March? This is October but this conference fills up quickly so… SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 4-5, 2011 for the Sports Industry Networking and Career (SINC) Conference (you can sign up now!) The 2011 Sports Industry Networking and Career (SINC) Conference will be held March 4-5, 2011 at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. The leading sports career conference once again invites students, recent graduates and career changers to join the top decision makers in the sports industry for a unique conference experience. Over the two-day period, these sports business executives participate as keynotes, panelists, […]

Welcome back from Fall Break! Remember we have 2 important fairs, both which offer a great time to start collecting information and building relationships with schools you may be interested in. No sign-up necessary; all are welcome.Graduate and Law School Fair Date: Wednesday, October 20 Time: 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Location: ELC Terrace Room After the Fair: Law School Admissions Panel, Gallery Theatre, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. See who’s coming Health Professions Graduate School Fair Date: Thursday, October 21 Time: 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Location: ELC Center Room After the Fair: Pre-Health Admissions Panel, Walls Lounge, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. […]

Tuesday, September 28th 5: 30 – 8:00 p.m. Societe Generale,1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020 See the list of Registered Employers Ticket Required, Transportation available, 9/24 RSVP on BRIDGE Learn from a panel of Young Alumni from about the various industry followed by the chance to network with alumni, parents and HR representatives from a variety of financial institutions. Bring your resumes with you to share with them. Panelists include: Luis Davila ’03, Co-Founder/Managing Partner, Liquid Claims Lauren Day ’05, Operations, Goldman Sachs Group, inc Alison Faux ’08, Sales analyst – Foreign exchanges distribution, UBS Securities Inc […]

Many employers offer additional info sessions before and after Expo. Here is a snapshot of the Employer Presentations surrounding the Expo, remember to check the BRIDGE for the most up-to-date information and additional sessions that may have been added. Monday, September 20 Exelon Corporation, 5:00, CDC Interviewing TIPS from a visiting employer IBM, 7:30, Dana 113 Tuesday, September 21 Employer Panel: Interviewing From an Employer’s Point of View, 3:00, ELC Center Room Employers will share their impressions and advice about how to interview effectively. Panelists will include representatives from STELLAService, General Electric, and Cherokee Pharmaceutical. Accounting Careers Panel, 4:00-5:00pm, Rooke […]

If your mother was anything like mine, she probably taught you that, when you are a guest, you should never arrive empty handed. Well the same holds true for the Employer Expo. No, we aren’t expecting you to bring flowers or chocolates to the employers that will be on campus for the fair on Sept. 21st, but we are expecting you to be prepared with your resume (at the very least). Luckily the CDC has several ways to help get you fully prepped: Working the Room—Employer Expo Prep Session Learn what to expect and the most effective ways to connect […]

Since their inception, career fairs have been an event designed to help students interact with employers, and many students used the opportunity to get their resumes into the hands of recruiters. Now, however, some career services practitioners are finding that some employers are not accepting resumes at career fairs and, instead, are directing students to apply online. How should students approach the career fair if this trend continues? What is their purpose for attending? Mike Mrozowski, chief of the recruitment and development branch of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s human resources division, says that students should take advantage of the […]

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHgV6F6zvsE Clearly MIT knows the importance of Elevator Pitches and I think it’s time you learned too. In 2007 MIT started an Elevator Pitch Contest with entrepreneurs from across the country pitching their ideas to judging panels of venture capitalists looking for the next big thing. An elevator pitch, so named because it can be delivered in the time span of an elevator ride, is usually a brief overview of an idea for a product, service or project BUT it can also be used at a career fair or a networking event. Elevator pitches are a great way to introduce […]

Whether it is an Internship or a Full Time Job you are looking for, the Employer Expo is where you should be!  In addition to the actual Employer  Expo on the 21st from 11:00am – 2:30pm, many employers hold events prior to and after the Expo.  Here are the events that you may want to know about and take part in (check the BRIDGE calendar for more details): Thursday, September 16 Resumania: Walk-in Resume Reviews, 11:00am – 3:00pm, CDC Botany Building 2nd Floor Employer EXPO Prep Session, 5:00-5:30pm,  ELC Gallery Theatre Friday, September 17 Expo Resumania: Walk-in Resume Reviews, Noon […]

Employer Expo is September 21, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 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. Need to update that Resume? Stop by the CDC on Thursday, September 16 from 11-3 or Friday, September 17 from Noon-4 for a special Resumania walk-in period. Not sure how to tackle a large-scale career fair? […]

With the introduction of Bmail staying up on what the programs and events the Career Center offers has gotten even easier! Add our Google Calendar and you’ll never miss an event again.

As we get ready to turn our calendars to August the day is looming where you will return to campus and, somewhat begrudgingly, get back in to the swing of campus life. While you may not want to think about your imminent return yet we are already busy preparing and you can do your small part too – PACK A SUIT! Employer Expo is Tuesday, September 21 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in the Gerhard Fieldhouse This is the ideal chance to ask questions, sell yourself, and gather valuable information that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to obtain. So […]

In the D.C area for the summer? Make sure you sign up and stop by for our annual Bucknellians in Government event on: July 21st (rescheduled from July 14th) 6:00 – 8:00 pm Carnegie Endowment Conference Center, Washington, DC RSVP on the BRIDGE by July 14th This is a Bucknell only event where students and recent graduates interested in government careers are invited to attend. This networking event featuring Bucknellians currently working in or involved with government will give Alumni and Parents a chance to speak with students about how they got started, share what a typical day is like […]

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to network with representatives from more than 75 federal agencies at the Eighth Annual Public Service Career and Internship Fair, hosted by the Partnership for Public Service. This year’s event will take place on July 14 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. Admission is FREE and open to the public! Agencies will be recruiting for a variety of internships and entry-level jobs including: Special Agents Engineers Program Analysts Financial Specialists Environmental Scientists IT Specialists Economists Contract Specialists And more! The Public Service Career and Internship Fair is a one […]