On February 17th some fast-acting, motivated students got to attend a great panel in NYC entitled “Leadership Lessons from Distinguished Bucknellians.”  As I was checking out one of my favorite Bucknell blogs (Year in the Life…why didn’t they have this when I was in college?!) I was pleasantly surprised to read Tom  Zhu‘s  post about attending the event! We always love to hear feedback from students …especially when we don’t have to beg for it 😉 so I immediately had to share with all of you here (with Tom’s permission of course!). But before we get to his post I’d […]

Monday, March 28 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Willard Smith Library (Vaughan Lit 125) Light refreshments served Ray Sisson ’87 was an Economics major at Bucknell, became a lawyer, received his MBA from The University of Chicago in 2003 and is now the CEO of an aviation/aeronautics company in Dublin, Ireland named AWAS.  He has lived and worked abroad for most of his life. Mr. Sisson will return to campus to share: – how he got to where he is – insights about global careers and being an expat – perspectives on the commercial aircraft/airline business – global macro […]

This is a fun internship opportunity from an alum – Interns wanted May 28-June 5, 2011 and possibly during the weeks preceding and following the event for logistical, marketing, and media preparation positions as part of the Trans-Sylvania Mountain Bike Epic.  The duties will range widely from race course marking to scoring racers to generating and distributing race reports and related info to various media outlets during the week. It is guaranteed to be  an interesting and exciting experience, as the participants of the event span a wide cross section of the population and include some colorful personalities.  This is […]

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 […]

Now that everyone can get access to the Alumni Directory (yeah, you heard me…) I wanted to share a few helpful hints on the best ways to reach out. Let them get to know you before asking for something–Many professionals are going to be busy, as well as thinking about their own reputations in their workplace. While they can help you with contacts, advice, and even opportunities, they are putting themselves at risk to do so for someone they don’t know, so let them get to know you before asking for something. Consider asking for an informational interview. It is […]

Kait Fleming ’09, returns to campus to share how she felt as a student pursuing a job in environmental consulting – what she does as an environmental consultant with Groundwater Sciences Corporation , who her clients are, what students entering the field can expect, helpful hints, as well as the application/interview process she experienced.  Kait was an Environmental Studies/Geology Major and English minor. Friday, March 4 5-7pm O’Leary 232 Pizza, beverages and desserts will be served Sponsored by the Geology department and AR/CDC

The Washington Media Scholars Foundation creates scholarship, learning and career advancement opportunities for college students interested in public policy media strategy, research and management. The organization coordinates three programs of varying intensity to carry out this mission: Media Scholars Program. Beginning with the Media Plan Case Competition, the Media Scholars Program identifies talented undergraduates from across the country and brings the finalists to Washington, DC for a week of networking and out-of-the-classroom educational opportunities with organizations such as Google, Politico, CNN and the Wall Street Journal. At a Networking Reception held at the Newseum, the foundation distributes $10,000 in scholarship […]

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 […]

At Goldman Sachs, diversity isn’t an initiative, it’s part of our culture. Having an inclusive environment gives us access to the best talent, without restriction. Talent that helps us find innovative solutions for clients across the globe. That’s not just a good story. It’s good business. So if you’re looking for an environment where you feel welcomed — and valued — look no further. Learn more! Please join us for the following events: Spring 2011 Federation Women & Diversity Conference Date & Time: Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Venue: Goldman Sachs New York/New Jersey Campus Application […]

Congratulations on officially becoming a member of the alumni community on First Night! Alumni Relations & the Career Development Center are happy to share that you are now have access to the networks & clubs in B-Link, the online alumni community. This is a great privilege that comes along with responsibilities. Below you will see some tips of why and how to interact with alumni. Please read this and follow up with our staff at the Career Development Center or when we come visit your floors after Spring Break (more information below). Tips for Reaching Out to Alumni Effectively: Let […]

“Law and Human Rights: A Life of Speaking Truth to Power with Dr. Bill Durland ’53 – Attorney, Legislator, Educator, Author and Activist” Speaker – Dr. Bill Durland ’53, Human Rights Attorney, Legislator, Activist Date: Monday, February 28 Time: 5:30 pm – Free Dinner! Where: ELC Refectory Dr. William Durland ’53 will share his experiences as a human rights lawyer specializing in international, constitutional, and governmental law.  He is presently practicing public interest law as the Executive Director of the Center on Law and Human Rights. The Center’s cases have been primarily in the areas of conscientious objection, civil disobedience, soldiers’ […]

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 […]

Ask Anything at the Engineering Career Networking  Event on Friday February 25th (part of Engineering Week) Here is your chance – this isn’t a career fair, but a room of alumni (some with opportunities) who can provide professional information about anything you always wanted to ask but didn’t think you could… Were you a good student?  What was your GPA? What was the most valuable course when you were at Bucknell? Can I do the job I want to do coming out of Bucknell or do I need an advanced degree? Is it better to get an advanced degree right […]