Did you have a great Externship experience last year? Did you miss the Externship program last year? Well now’s your chance to do it all again or try it out for the first time! In order to provide students with opportunities to network with professionals and gain experience, the CDC has decided to open all unmatched externship opportunities to the junior class.  Juniors have the opportunity to apply for up to 6 externships on the BRIDGE. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, Nov. 30 11:59pm. Externships are short-term (1-2 day) job shadow experiences that occur during winter break where a […]

A Taste of our Company Visit our headquarters and get a behind-the-scenes look at how we work. Most of all, network with top executives and interview for a 2011 internship. A Taste of our Culture At L’Oréal, creativity and development are key. Learn about our innovative approach to marketing and brand management as our marketers and creative teams coach you through a marketing case. It’s a rare opportunity to gain insight into the types of projects L’Oréal Brand Managers oversee; plus get personalized feedback. A Taste of our City Experience one of the most inspirational backdrops in the world – […]

We just heard about this great opportunity for juniors but hurry because there isn’t much time to apply! Overview UBS Voyager Program participants will have the opportunity to spend an all expense paid day immersed within one of the Bank’s divisions. Highlights will include one on one meetings with line representatives, a round table discussion with UBS senior leaders and a networking event with all participants.  Apply today! Details Location: UBS Of ces in New York, NY and Stamford, CT Program Dates: December 2 – 3, 2010 Eligibility Criteria Class: Juniors interested in Financial Services GPA: Minimum 3.4 Note: All […]

Date: Thursdays: October 28, November 4, November 11, November 18 TIME: Noon – 12:50 pm …we’ll make sure you can make a 1 pm class! LOCATION: ELC 217 ( Except 11/11 Session – ELC Gallery Theatre) Sign up on the BRIDGE; Space is limited; Snacks provided The CDC is pleased to announce fall class offerings for JUMPSTART, an education program designed to aid sophomores and juniors in their career planning and development. If you’re interested in getting started at the CDC, this non-credit, four-session course is for you. Topics covered include: self-exploration industry research summer job and internship search strategies […]

If you are thinking about finding an internship for next summer, this half-hour session provides information about the internship search process and the CDC resources you will need to succeed. DATE:  Oct. 21, Oct. 28, Nov. 9, Nov. 16 TIME: Noon – 12:30 LOCATION:  Taylor 208 4 dates, same location!!!

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 […]

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for a Goldman info session happening after Fall Break Bucknell alumnus Graham Officer will be on campus on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 @ 8pm in LARISON for an educational program & information session about internships in the Securities Division at Goldman Sachs! You MUST attend in order to be considered for these extremely competitive internships. Professional dress is recommended – bring your suit back from FALL BREAK! The Securities Division at Goldman Sachs – Who Are We? Goldman Sachs, a leading international investment banking and securities firm founded in 1869, currently has summer opportunities available in its Securities […]

Are you a Pre-Health Student and a Sophomore, Junior or Senior? Then come learn about the Pre-Health JanPlan observation program and the requirements for participation.  Attendance at ONE JanPlan Information Session is required for program participation. JanPlan Information Sessions: Thursday, Oct. 7, Noon, BIO101 Tuesday, Oct. 12, Noon, BIO101 Wednesday, Oct. 27, Noon, ELC, 217 Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 2nd, 11:59pm on the BRIDGE The program will take place at Evangelical and Geisinger Hospitals during January 3rd -14th

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 will be in  March 2011, for the summer 2011. Information […]

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 […]

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Wanted to share this interesting article with you found in the New York Times: For American Students, Life Lessons in the Mideast. AT first glance, they seem like typical American college students on their junior year abroad, swapping stories of language mishaps and cultural clashes, sharing sightseeing tips and travel deals. But these students are not studying at Oxford, the Sorbonne or an art institute in Florence. Instead, they are attending the American University in Cairo, studying Arabic, not French, and dealing with cultural, social and religious matters far more complex than those in Spain or Italy. And while their […]

While many of you are packing to return to Bucknell soon we know that some of you are packing for some amazing places. Studying Abroad is an awesome experience; one not to be missed. But just because you are not in Lewisburg doesn’t mean you have to miss out on finding a great internship. We thought we’d share our tips on finding an internship while you are studying abroad. For Students Studying Aboad in the Fall Most internship searches are conducted successfully in the Spring, so going abroad in the Fall should not create problems for most students. However, you […]

By: Jessica Holbrook Hernandez, an expert resume writer, career and personal branding strategist, author, and presenter; visit her website for more. This was one of our most popular blog posts this year, and we think the advice is so good it should be repeated! If you’re looking for some awesome cover letter advice on how *NOT* to start your cover letter (and some great examples of how you should be starting it) then read on! On a weekly basis any hiring manager probably receives between 50 and … well, probably hundreds of resumes and cover letters. The key is to […]

By Jessica Holbrook Hernandez: expert resume writer, career and personal branding strategist, author, and presenter. In a world where many job applications seem to disappear into a “black hole”, job seekers often wonder if there is any point in sending a cover letter with their application. The answer is absolutely yes! An effective cover letter communicates to an employer why you’re specifically interested in the open position. With so many job seekers indiscriminately applying for hundreds of jobs, your application will automatically stand out if you can demonstrate that you truly have a personal interest in a particular position. Effectively […]