Georgetown University invites you to participate in the Semester in Washington Program-a unique opportunity to intern in the nation’s capital and to live and learn on the Georgetown campus. Click here to apply for summer 2010 now! Gain Experience in Washington Georgetown will arrange an internship in your field of study with a Washington-area congressional office, company, government agency, or nonprofit organization. You’ll develop skills and form connections that will open new doors for your career. Enrich Your Understanding Learn directly from prominent Washington professionals and policy-makers and tackle the most complex issues in your chosen field: * American Politics […]

I was one of the many students caught between the struggle of gaining both experience and education. Employers were looking for students to be well educated and to have the necessary experience. Well how can you do these two things at once? Inevitably, at some point one needs to give in order for the other to be gained. This is when I heard about, “that great summer program Molly did.” Well this “great summer program” that one of my soccer teammates, Molly, could not stop ranting and raving about was Institute for Leadership & Technology Management (ILTM). She briefly explained […]

If you are a SOPHOMORE and are thinking about finding an internship for this summer, this 45 minute session provides information about the internship search process and CDC resources you will need to help you succeed. Sessions will be held: March 4, Noon – 12:45pm, Taylor 113 March 9, Noon – 12:45pm, Taylor 113 March 11, Noon – 12:45pm, Taylor 113 March 25, Noon – 12:45pm, Taylor 113 April 1, Noon – 12:45pm, Taylor 113

This year, DMEF has committed to awarding $40,000 in scholarship monies to undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated an interest in pursuing careers in direct/ interactive marketing. The scholarship application deadline is April 30, 2010. To begin the application process, please visit www.directworks.org Not quite sure what a career in direct or interactive marketing means? Check out the Vault! ABOUT THE DIRECT MARKETING EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Headquartered in New York City, the Direct Marketing Educational Foundation (DMEF) works to attract, educate, and place top college students by continuously improving the teaching of world-class direct / interactive marketing and, thereby, expanding […]

“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, […]

On Thursday, February 25 @ Noon in the ELC Forum come meet Lauren Berger, aka “The Intern Queen” Get The Real Story Behind The Intern Queen’s 15 Internships! Learn How to Get An Internship and Make the Most Of It! Hear Intern Queen Secret Tips and Tricks! Lauren Berger is known as The Intern Queen after participating in 15 internships during her 4 years of college. Berger established INTERN QUEEN INC. officially in 2008 with the goal of connecting students with their dream internship opportunities. The Intern Queen’s presentation will cover everything from how to find your ideal internship to […]

The goal of the Internship Challenge is to get internship opportunities for Bucknell students to apply to and acquire for Summer 2010. Be on the look out for internship opportunities as they come in throughout the semester. Check out the BRIDGE for new internship postings daily! For more information go to the Internship Challenge website If you have any questions, please contact the CDC (cdc@bucknell.edu)

This interesting article on CNN’s business section sparked an equally interesting debate. What to do when faced with making money or gaining experience at an internship? By Anne Fisher, contributorJanuary 28, 2010: 5:07 AM ET NEW YORK (Fortune) — Dear Annie: Please settle an argument. I’m a junior in college, studying engineering, and I have two choices for what to do this summer. One is, I could wait tables at the same upscale restaurant where I worked last year, and earn enough tips to pay my tuition for my entire senior year. The other option is, I’ve been offered an […]

Become a CDC Peer! Would you like a campus job with… Friendly and helpful co-workers? Flexible work hours? Access to specialized resources and services? APPLY TO WORK AT THE CDC The CDC is hiring Peer Specialist for the 2010-2011 Academic Year APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 8TH DO YOU WANT TO INTERACT WITH YOUR ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT AND ALUMNI FROM MAJOR? Academic Peer Specialists- responsibilities include working as a student liaison to a specific Academic group and will be project driven in nature. DO YOU WANT TO BE IN CONTACT WITH ALUMNI BASED ON LOCATION? Club Peer Specialists- responsibilities include working as […]

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, […]

Thursdays: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 @Noon-1pm, ELC 217 Thursdays: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 @6-7 pm, Biology 221 Sign up on the BRIDGE Space is limited and the deadline 2/2 The CDC is pleased to announce spring 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 networking job search tools (including resumes, cover letters, and interviewing skills). The program is free and open […]

What’s the BRIDGE? The CDC’s online database of jobs, internships, employers, events, career fairs, programs, and more. It allows you to maintain your cover letters, resumes, career preferences, alerts and job searches in one spot as well as apply directly to listed opportunities. Why should you use it? It allows you to search and apply for internships, jobs, and employers who have established relationships with Bucknell. It’s also a terrific way to learn of and sign up for upcoming programs and events. When you keep your profile up-to-date it allows us to better target announcements of opportunities and employer/alumni visits. […]

Many opportunities listed on the BRIDGE, including: Deadline: Friday, January 22, 11:59 p.m. Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs: FELLOWS PROGRAM IN PUBLIC AFFAIR Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship: Scoville Fellowship Deadline: Monday, January 25, 11:59 p.m. Suncom Industries, Inc: Local Internship Northrop Grumman Corporation: Internships Shelburne Museum: Summer Education Internship Barclays Capital: Summer Analyst Position Deadline: Monday, February 1, 11:59 p.m. Procter & Gamble: Customer Business Development Summer (Sales) Internship UBS: 2010 Summer Internship – Wealth Management Americas The Taft School: Summer Teaching Internships ICF International: Entry-level Environmental Scientist – INTERN Liz Claiborne: INTERNSHIPS Shek O Capital: INVESTMENT BANKING […]

The Internship Fair is right around the corner (1/26 @ 11 in Davis Gym) and with it the hope of getting a few business cards. Before you just grab for the proffered card remember there is an etiquette for everything these days including business cards. With that I give you: Business Card Protocol – An Etiquette Tip A business card is a representation of the person, so show it respect. Do not write on a business card in front of the person who just handed it to you. When you accept a business card, look at it for a moment. […]

2010 SUMMER INTERNS WANTED! The Vermont Lake Monsters professional baseball club in Burlington, Vermont is looking for energetic and responsible people to join our organization for the 2010 baseball season. Interns will be able to learn all aspects of Minor League Baseball while working closely with the front office staff including: public/community relations, marketing, promotions, ticket operations, sales, client relations, and front office duties. All of these areas will be introduced but interns will have freedom to explore other areas as well. The Vermont Lake Monsters are the Single “A” Short-Season Affiliate of the Washington Nationals. Our season runs from […]