I came across this helpful article, by Andrea Parker, with tips and resources for people with disabilities to think about and plan for in the job search and wanted to share with everyone as these tips are great to keep in mind for anyone! 7 Great Job Hunting Tips for College Students With Disabilities It is essential for people with disabilities to have a plan when job hunting. It is helpful to obtain some job hunting strategies in order to make this process easier. The following are some job hunting tips for college age people with disabilities: Find Mentors – […]

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 […]

Last week was Equal Pay Day on Tuesday, April 20. I learned some staggering figures. For instance,  Did you know that in 2008 women still only earned 77.1% of what men earned, on average? Now come learn about Negotiating in the Workplace on April 29, 2010 at 7PM in the ELC FORUM This will be a panel discussion focusing on gender issues in the workplace, specifically focusing on the pay gap and gender differences in negotiations. Feature panelists include: Dean Gerdes Prof. Abowitz Prof. McGuire Prof. Vigeant Marilyn Shull Read more information about work place equality from this great Newsweek […]

The 2010 Public Service Career and Internship Fair will take place on July 14 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. Student and jobseeker registration for this event will open on June 1 on www.makingthedifference.org. Please email careerfair@ourpublicservice.org if you have any questions. Learn About Job Opportunities in Government at the Public Service Recognition Week Jobs Day Panels On Saturday, May 8, the Partnership for Public Service will host the first-ever federal job panels on the National Mall where students and jobseekers can learn first-hand about thousands of job opportunities in medical and public health, international affairs, […]

Do you have a summer finance internship in NYC? Want to get more out of it? Check out the Wall Street Exchange (WSE). The program is an opportunity for students to go into top Wall Street firms throughout their summer for skill building activities and networking {resume critiques, career panels, etc}. The Wall Street Exchange is a program designed to augment the summer internship work experience of select qualified students who are between their junior year and senior years of college and who are employed in the New York metropolitan area. In the immortal words of The Doors, “the time […]

Who determines your identity? Why do we dress the way we do? A panel of prominent Bucknell faculty present their thoughts and philosophy on the topic of women and conformity. Speakers include, Professor Lakeisha Meyer, Professor Paula Davis-Larson and Lynn Pierson. Please join us in this rare opportunity to hear from the voices of our respected female faculty on the universal issues women are faced with today, especially here at Bucknell. Date: Sunday, April 11th Place: McDonnell Ski Lounge 241 Time: 7pm Presented by students from Women & Genders Studies; working in partnership with Psychological Services

The Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership Offers Our 2010 College Women’s Retreat April 23-25th, 2010 Ancramdale, NY For More Information Apply Today! In this economy can you afford not to succeed? Get out of your own way and let Woodhull help! Students have always grappled with what they will do after graduation. But, in today’s economy the stress can be unbearable. Spend a weekend with a great group of women working through the same kinds of stresses in an intimate space away from cell phones, e-mail, and school pressures. At the retreat, Woodhull Faculty will facilitate a variety of workshops […]

“The nonprofit sector enhances our creativity, enlivens our communities, nurtures individual responsibility, stirs life at the grassroots, and reminds us that we were born free.” –John W. Gardner BPIP Internship Fund Information Sessions –LAST TWO BEFORE DEADLINE! Sunday, March 7, ELC 217, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 8, ELC 217, Noon – 1:00 p.m. Application Deadline is March 22nd Students who want to explore careers in the non-profit and government sectors have a great resource right here on campus: the Bucknell Public Interest Program (BPIP) and the BPIP Internship Fund. BPIP educates students about non-profit and public service careers, […]

Interested in government? Nonprofit? Public service? Public Affairs? Then come to the Bucknell D.C Career Fair on 3/4 —RSVP on the BRIDGE by 2/26 –Just Extended! 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. Registered students must attend 1 of 2 prep sessions to receive entry ticket; Prep sessions will be held on Monday, March 1: Noon OR 5:00 pm both […]

Looking for opportunities for career or intellectual development this summer? Many students want to enhance their internships with additional career advice and networking or want to add an intellectual component to their summer without a large time commitment. The free, weeklong summer seminars, hosted by the Institute for Humane Studies, offer the opportunity to engage in thoughtful conversations this summer and explore current issues from many perspectives. Students passionate about effecting change in the areas of poverty, education, and many other policy areas would be interested in our topical seminars. Lectures and discussions will focus on the current state of […]

“You may never have another time in your life to devote yourself fully to a nonprofit organization which exists to serve the greater good. Non-profits are desperate for the talents Bucknellians have, but few have the resources to pay us. Thanks to the generosity of the BPIP donors, we can use these skills for the betterment of our communities.” –Ian Hartshorn ’07, 2006 BPIP Internship Fund Recipient, The Global Interdependence Center BPIP Internship Fund Information Sessions: Tuesday, February 9, ELC 217, Noon – 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February, 11, ELC Gallery Theatre, 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 18, ELC 217, […]

Accenture News Accenture is proud to announce our big leap on BusinessWeek’s “Best Places to Launch a Career” list—to No. 11! Learn more about all the recognition. Accenture Scholarship Program for Minorities This scholarship program supports minority students pursuing degrees in engineering, computer science, information systems and decision or management sciences. Please let eligible students know the application process is now open for the 2010/2011 school year. Review scholarship details and application process. Application closes on January 31, 2010. Spotlight On: Skills to Succeed Accenture has long been committed to social sustainability. We understand that skills are a key driver […]

Experience the Arts with a Summer Internship at Wolf Trap Applications are due March 1. Wolf Trap’s Internship Program provides project-based training and experience to approximately 40 interns annually. Interns become integral members of the staff working side-by-side with professionals producing, promoting, and administering all aspects of the performing arts. Summer Internships are offered in the following departments: Communications and Marketing Multimedia, Web Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, Advertising Sales/Group Sales, Publications, Public Relations, and Photography Education Planning and Initiatives Development Grants Management/Foundation Relations, Major Gifts, Annual Fund, and Special Events Program and Production Accounting Wolf Trap Opera Company Directing, Administrative, […]

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