Experience does matter: NACE’s (National Association of Colleges and Employers) 2009 Student Survey found that graduates who had taken part in an internship fared far better in the dismal job market than their peers who didn’t. Overall, just 19.7 percent of the Class of 2009 who had applied for jobs had one by the end of April, but grads with an internship under their belt beat that average—23 percent had a job in hand. For those who didn’t do an internship, the job market was especially unwelcoming: Just 14 percent of those who hadn’t been interns landed jobs. Find out […]

Session 3 – Interviewing and Professional Etiquette Tuesday, November 3, Noon – 12:30; ELC Gallery Theatre Thursday, November 19, Noon – 12:30; ELC 217 (2nd and last workshop in this series topic) Are you a Junior looking to get a head start at preparing for your search the perfect internship? If so, take advantage of this 3-part workshop series geared toward getting you ready to take on the internship search challenge! The series is designed specifically for Juniors to tackle this process one step at a time and to be prepared for their search ahead of the competition. Each section […]

The Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation (CPWDC) has an immediate need for one or two interns who could be available 10-15 hours per week. These are paid positions in our Lewisburg office. Ideally, we would prefer juniors or seniors who are majoring in economics, business, marketing or political science. The intern would be responsible for conducting routine labor market research (collecting baseline data from established data sources and designing templates for distributing the data) and assisting with other short-term research related projects. There is a possibility that these positions could be available during the spring academic term as well. CPWDC […]

JanPlan Information Sessions: Learn about the Pre-Health JanPlan observation program and the requirements for participation. The program is open for juniors and seniors only. Attendance at ONE JanPlan Information Session is required for program participation. Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Noon, LC Gallery Theater Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Noon, LC 217 JanPlan Application Deadline (on the BRIDGE): Monday, November 2, 2009 at 11:59pm JanPlan Orientation Sessions (for accepted students): 2 sessions the week of November 16, 2009 JanPlan Experience: Monday, January 4 – Friday, January 15, 2010 (at Evangelical Community Hospital, Susquehanna Health, and Geisinger)

Monday, October 19, 5:30 pm, Bucknell Hall
Alumni panelists will speak about their internships and work experiences in communications and the arts, including art galleries and Sotheby’s Art Auction House in New York City and WHYY National Public Radio in Philadelphia.

Thinking about getting in gear for your internship search?  If you want to get a start over the break, here are a few suggestions to get you started: Figuring Out What You Want to Do If you aren’t sure about your career goals and want to start figuring it out, the break can be a great time to explore your options.  One of the best resources for this is in the form of people.  Talk to family, friends and acquaintances about what they do.  You can utilize  B-Link, it’s a great tool to do informational interviewing and networking .  If […]

Session 2 – The Search: Resources, Informational Interviews, Networking, and Career Events Thursday, October 8, Noon – 12:30; ELC 217 Tuesday, October 27, Noon – 12:30; ELC 217 (2nd and last workshop in this series topic) Are you a Junior looking to get a head start at preparing for your search the perfect internship? If so, take advantage of this 3-part workshop series geared toward getting you ready to take on the internship search challenge! The series is designed specifically for Juniors to tackle this process one step at a time and to be prepared for their search ahead of […]

The Internship and Co-op Study wants to know your thoughts about internships\co-ops! Whether you have been involved in an internship\co-op or not, you are invited to participate. Let employers know what you want from your internship, co-op, and full-time job. To take the survey, visit: http://www.InternshipStudy.com All survey takers will receive a $25 travel coupon to Student Universe, just in time for booking a Spring Break trip! All survey takers will also enter to win a $500 Spring Break travel voucher! To take the survey, visit: http://www.InternshipStudy.com

Bucknell has often been referred to as a bubble. It is a campus filled with brick buildings, athletic facilities and breath-taking views of the Pennsylvania landscape. Within these warm brick buildings are numerous services provided by the University in an effort to burst this bubble. Of these services, the best is arguably the Bridge. The Bridge is more than a job application site. Its name truly suits its function as it connects Bucknell undergraduate students to Alumni, career-oriented campus events, and professional opportunities that reach far beyond the Lewisburg city limits. Even more so, the Bridge is easily accessible and […]

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, and helps students learn about how to find internships and jobs in these sectors. The BPIP Internship Fund provides financial support for undergraduate students (first-year students, sophomores, and juniors), who have secured full-time, unpaid summer internships with non-profit organization and government offices. The application process is competitive and the deadline is March 22, 2010, for the summer 2010. Information sessions […]

You may have noticed that not all industries recruit and advertise their internship (and job) opportunities at the same times. Many large financial, accounting, and engineering companies do their hiring in the fall semesters, while government tends to hire in early winter, and arts/media in the spring. Other industries fall throughout the year as well. I encourage you to do some research on your industry to see when you should be anticipating being busy with applications. Even if you are interested in the non-profit/public service world, for example, which typically hires in mid-spring, start researching the organizations now and get […]

Deadline Monday, October 5, 11:59 p.m. Many internship opportunities listed on the BRIDGE, including: Exelon Corporation: Internship Opportunities Suncom Industries, Inc: Computer Science Internship for Accounting (local, during semester) Stokes & Company, P.C.: Accounting Intern BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the academic year. If you have any technical difficulties with your application, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu before the deadline and we will be able to help you. Please continue to check the BRIDGE as part of your comprehensive job search strategy, but note that industries recruit differently depending on the […]

The Career Development Center is seeking your response to a short survey about your summer job/internship experience this past summer. You’ll be asked to answer a series of questions about where you were, what your experience was like, and if you would be willing to share your experience with the CDC and other students. This information will help to guide students in the future to these programs and can also help us to forge new relationships. 2009 Summer Experience Survey Students who complete a survey will have their names entered into a drawing for Bookstore Gift Certificates! The survey will […]

BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the academic year. If you have any technical difficulties with your application, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu before the deadline and we will be able to help you. Please continue to check the BRIDGE as part of your comprehensive job search strategy, but note that industries recruit differently depending on the time of year and how much their openings are planned. If you aren’t finding what interests you on the BRIDGE, please work with a CDC counselor to determine the best strategies for your needs. **Deadline […]

We are excited to share with you that the U.S. Department of State is now accepting applications for the Summer 2010 Student Internship Program. For information, to view the vacancy on USAJobs, or to start the application process; visit us here. The deadline to submit completed applications is November 2, 2009. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and a student in order to be eligible. Please read the vacancy announcement for all eligibility requirements. If experience technical difficulties with the online application system, please visit here for workaround instructions.