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Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Small Talk

Just enough news to make morning conversation Check out this new daily newsletter for Wall Street professionals! Not a Wall Street professional yet? This newsletter will come in handy to stay up on what’s happening and perhaps help in interviews to demonstrate your knowledge of the latest hot topics. Check it out: Small Talk

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Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

AlumniAthlete Network Wall Street Internship Program

The AlumniAthlete Network Wall Street Internship Program is a 10-week summer internship program targeted to collegiate sophomores and juniors who have shown a commitment to intercollegiate athletics and academics excellence. The program began in the summer of 2004. Since that time, we have placed more than 200 student-athletes at major Wall Street firms including Bank of America, Citi, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch and UBS. Our participants have served in many different areas of our partner firms including investment banking, sales & trading, capital markets, research, asset management, private wealth management and operations. […]

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Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Have a suit?

Next semester the CDC will be hosting our annual Internship Fair, the Communications and Arts Fair, the DC Career Fair, and numerous employer presentations, interviews, and events. If you do not already have a suit and appropriate business attire at Bucknell you are highly encourage to assure you bring a suit and business attire back with you from winter break. Perhaps this will be an addition onto your holiday wish list! You may not think you need a full SUIT, but different employers have different dress codes and expectations. It is always better to be overdressed, so bring back that […]

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Friday, December 4th, 2009

Add Informational Interviews To Your Things To Do Over Winter Break

Many of you will take advantage of shopping, sales, sleeping, friends and food over Winter Break and I’d like to encourage you to take advantage of one more thing: Informational Interviewing. Perhaps your parents or friends parents, or friends have a job in a industry or at a company you are interested and now is perfect time to take advantage of any connection to ask for advice; you never know what may learn or where it may lead! Informational interviewing is essentially talking with people about their careers. It is a valuable career exploration technique which allows you to learn […]

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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Externship Spotlight: YOU!

That’s right, the next one could be you! The deadline to apply to the Externship Program is October 27 @ 11:59 p.m. So stop wasting time and get your application in!

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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Last Week for Externship Orientations-Don’t Miss Out!

In this 30 minute session, attendees will receive an overview of the program, application requirements, steps on how to use the BRIDGE, time-lines, and deadline information; attendance at ONE Orientation Session is required for participation in the program. All Orientation Sessions listed below will be held in the ELC Gallery Theatre. Wednesday, Oct 21 @ 5pm Thursday, Oct 22 @ Noon–LAST ONE – What is an Externship? A short term (usually 2 day) career shadowing experience sponsored by a Bucknell alum, parent, or friend of the University. – When do Externships usually take place? During the week of January 4-8, […]

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Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Give your job search a JUMPSTART

Thursdays: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 @6-7 pm, Biology 221 Sign up on the BRIDGE Space is limited and the deadline 10/19 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 networking job search tools (including resumes, cover letters, and interviewing skills). The program is free and open to interested sophomores and juniors of all majors. […]

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Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Externship Orientations — Only 3 Left!

In this 30 minute session, attendees will receive an overview of the program, application requirements, steps on how to use the BRIDGE, time-lines, and deadline information; attendance at ONE Orientation Session is required for participation in the program. All Orientation Sessions listed below will be held in the ELC Gallery Theatre. Thursday, Oct 15 @ 5pm Wednesday, Oct 21 @ 5pm Thursday, Oct 22 @ Noon–LAST ONE – What is an Externship? A short term (usually 2 day) career shadowing experience sponsored by a Bucknell alum, parent, or friend of the University. – When do Externships usually take place? During […]

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Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Did you miss the first one? Externship Orientation Sessions

In this 30 minute session, attendees will receive an overview of the program, application requirements, steps on how to use the BRIDGE, time-lines, and deadline information; attendance at ONE Orientation Session is required for participation in the program. All Orientation Sessions listed below will be held in the ELC Gallery Theatre. Thursday, Oct 8 @ Noon Thursday, Oct 15 @ 5pm Wednesday, Oct 21 @ 5pm Thursday, Oct 22 @ Noon–LAST ONE – What is an Externship? A short term (usually 2 day) career shadowing experience sponsored by a Bucknell alum, parent, or friend of the University. – When do […]

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Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

How to participate in Bucknell Externship Program for sophomores

Do you plan on participating in the EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to job shadow a professional over winter break. WHO CAN APPLY? The Class of 2012 WHAT IS AN EXTERNSHIP? A short term (usually 2 day) career shadowing experience sponsored by a Bucknell alum, parent, or friend of the University. WHEN DO EXTERNSHIPS TAKE PLACE? During the week of January 4-8, 2010. (Unless otherwise stated by sponsor or arranged due to student needs.) WHY SHOULD I APPLY FOR AN EXTERNSHIP? Why not? The program provides students an opportunity to learn about a career area of their […]

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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Externship Orientation Sessions

In this 30 minute session, attendees will receive an overview of the program, application requirements, steps on how to use the BRIDGE, time-lines, and deadline information; attendance at ONE Orientation Session is required for participation in the program. All Orientation Sessions listed below will be held in the ELC Gallery Theatre. Thursday, Sept 24 @ Noon Thursday, Oct 8 @ Noon Thursday, Oct 15 @ 5pm Wednesday, Oct 21 @ 5pm Thursday, Oct 22 @ Noon–LAST ONE – What is an Externship? A short term (usually 2 day) career shadowing experience sponsored by a Bucknell alum, parent, or friend of […]

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Monday, September 21st, 2009

Bucknell Externship Program for Sophomores

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to job shadow a professional over winter break. WHO CAN APPLY? The Class of 2012 WHAT IS AN EXTERNSHIP? A short term (usually 2 day) career shadowing experience sponsored by a Bucknell alum, parent, or friend of the University. WHEN DO EXTERNSHIPS TAKE PLACE? During the week of January 4-8, 2010. (Unless otherwise stated by sponsor or arranged due to student needs.) WHY SHOULD I APPLY FOR AN EXTERNSHIP? Why not? The program provides students an opportunity to learn about a career area of their choice during winter break without the commitment of a […]

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