One last Peer Pick by Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist, to send you on your way… Organizing for Action HQ’s internship Committee on Education and the Workforce As we all prepare to embark on the journey back home, we often forgo all responsibility in the interest of relaxing, along with spending time with our loved ones and friends. While I wholly support and find myself conforming to this holiday break stereotype, I would highly advise you all to actively check the BRIDGE in your spare time! Many due dates are approaching, and you would not want […]

Over Thanksgiving or even Winter Break, I would highly suggest checking out the best internships either within your desired industry or overall on the Vault! The Vault is a valuable, online resource that provides in-depth intelligence on people’s experiences in a certain industry, company or profession—and on how to set yourself up to land that job. As stated on their website’s “About Us”, Vault’s “influential company rankings, ratings and reviews are sourced and verified through ongoing directed surveys of active employees and enrolled students. Vault also welcomes current and previous employees and students who were unable to participate in the […]

Another City Guide from Sophie dancing around the Mason-Dixon line. Post-College City Guide: Raleigh-Durham Some Background Stats: Population: 423,179 Unemployment Rate: 6.7% Cost of living index: 76.69/100 Major industries: High technology, pharmaceuticals Climate: Winter— ~42.6 degrees, Summer— ~78.1 degrees Professional Sports: Hurricanes, RailHawks FC, Mudcats Closing Time: 2 AM Best known for: Being the capital and second largest city in North Carolina, the “City of Oaks” Best Dish: Italian, nouveau cuisine, Chinese Why We Chose It: A little historical background on Raleigh is that it was founded in 1792 as North Carolina’s capital city. This quaint city was named after […]

Sophie Hattery ’16 gives you the scoop on one of our more recent resources: CareerSpots Did you know the CDC provides you with access to a great video resource for students about to embark on their journey through post-grad life. Career Spots is a service that offers a plethora of useful videos to help fuel your career. They are short clips that capture your attention and ensure that you take away from the advice of professionals in the work force. In the first video I watched, “Negotiating an Offer”, Suzanne Scott-Trammel, the Executive Career Director of University of Alabama-Birmingham warns […]

Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist, BRIDGE Peer Pick of the Week: 1. Nestle Purina Petcare Company Supply Chain Internship 2. Mass. Electric Construction Co. Industrial (MEC) Internship My first peer pick this week is dedicated to Nestle Purina Petcare Company’s supply chain internship. If you have a love for pets and are looking to spend 10 weeks of your summer in St. Louis, Missouri, you should look to spend your time at Nestle, the world’s largest food company. The company stresses the importance of training, constantly learning, and growth in the workplace. Anyone equipped with a […]

Another City Guide from Sophie taking us deep into the south to Austin, Texas. Post-College City Guide: Austin Some Background Stats: Population: 1,121,847 Unemployment Rate: 5.2% Cost of living index: 93/100 Major industries: High technology, biomedical and pharmaceutical industries Climate: Winter—high 40s, Summer—high 90’s Professional Sports: Austin Outlaws, Texas Stars, Austin Gamebreakers, Austin Toros Closing Time: 2 AM Best known for: Being the geographic and political center of the Lone Star State, SXSW Best Dish: Anything barbecued Why We Chose It: Forbes named Austin in their “10 Up and Coming Cities for Entrepreneurs” article, Business Insider heralded Austin as one […]

Sophie Hattery ’16, CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist, BRIDGE Peer Pick of the Week: 1. NY Union Internship 2. Goldman Sachs “GS: Inside Look” My first peer pick calls for any sophomore, junior, or senior who has a passion for social justice. The Bridge brings you the NY Union Semester paid internship program for the spring 2014 semester. The internship involves a 32 hour per week, 15 week program at a New York City labor union or labor affiliated-organization. Participants will not only get the opportunity to enjoy the city atmosphere, but will have the chance to take labor […]

Filling some very big shoes, Sophie ’16 is following in Hillary 13′ and Laura ’12 footsteps with the creation of more City Guides! Our city guides were started in an effort to highlight various cities across the U.S. to help you discover and learn about a city you may not have considered but could make a great spot for your first job or internship. First up is Sophie’s hometown of Richmond, VA: Population: 210,308 Unemployment Rate: 6.2% Cost of living index: 99/100 (100 is average) Major industries: Advanced manufacturing, creative and knowledge-based services, finance, insurance, and real-estate, green technology, health […]

This week’s Peer Picks, where we highlight a few positions that we think you’ll find particularly interesting. Learn more by checking out each pick on the BRIDGE. And while you’re there, see what other interesting opportunities you find! The BRIDGE is a great way to start exploring your career options and it is also the best way to stay informed on employers that are coming to campus, info sessions, job and internship deadlines and events from the CDC. Sophie Hattery ’16 – CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist Sophie’s Picks: 1. Third Millennium Alliance Winter Permaculture & Research Internship 2. […]

This week’s Peer Picks, where we highlight a few positions that we think you’ll find particularly interesting. Learn more by checking out each pick on the BRIDGE. And while you’re there, see what other interesting opportunities you find! The BRIDGE is a great way to start exploring your career options and it is also the best way to stay informed on employers that are coming to campus, info sessions, job and internship deadlines and events from the CDC. Sophie Hattery ’16 – CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist Sophie’s Picks: 1. Montour County DA’s Office for the Victim Services Program […]

Today’s Peer Picks, where we highlight a few positions that we think you’ll find particularly interesting. Learn more by checking out each pick on the BRIDGE. And while you’re there, see what other interesting opportunities you find! The BRIDGE is a great way to start exploring your career options and it is also the best way to stay informed on employers that are coming to campus, info sessions, job and internship deadlines and events from the CDC. Sophie Hattery ’16 – CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist Sophie’s Picks: 1. Volunteers Around the World 2. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Hope […]

It’s Tuesday – well not just any Tuesday – it’s #BucknellCareerExpo Tuesday! And while we hope you are all down in the fieldhouse networking we also wanted to share today’s Peer Picks, where we highlight a few positions that we think you’ll find particularly interesting. Learn more by checking out each pick on the BRIDGE. And while you’re there, see what other interesting opportunities you find! The BRIDGE is a great way to start exploring your career options and it is also the best way to stay informed on employers that are coming to campus, info sessions, job and internship […]

Normally we’d wait until Tuesday for another addition of our CDC Peer Picks but with the Employer Expo on the horizon there are just too many good opportunities to wait another week. So here is our bonus addition, highlighting a few positions that we think you’ll find particularly interesting before the Expo. Learn more by checking out each pick on the BRIDGE. Sophie Hattery ’16 – CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist Sophie’s Picks: Abercrombie & Fitch Leadership Development Programs – Merchandising – Finance – Inventory Management – Merchandise Planning The Bucknell Career Expo is coming up shortly (in exactly […]

Jennie Means ’14 interned with Congressman Mike Michaud (ME-2) this summer with the help of the Capitol Hill Internship Fund, which provides a stipend of $300 per week up to $3,000 for students able to secure a Capitol Hill internship. Here’s a spotlight of her experience: My Experience: I interned in the office of Congressman Mike Michaud (ME-02) in Washington, DC this past summer. In addition to completing regular office duties and Capitol tours, I was fortunate to work in an office that gives true responsibility and trust to its interns. I authored legislative memos on pending legislation in various […]

Every Tuesday, join us here as we plan to highlight a few positions that we think you’ll find particularly interesting. Learn more by checking out each pick on the BRIDGE. And while you’re there, see what other interesting opportunities you find! The BRIDGE is a great way to start exploring your career options and it is also the best way to stay informed on employers that are coming to campus, info sessions, job and internship deadlines and events from the CDC. Sophie Hattery ’16 – CDC Marketing and Social Media Specialist Sophie’s Picks: – Mars Chocolate Engineering Internship, Mars Inc. […]