Bucknell is happy to provide you with Alumni Career Services which continues to provide job search strategies and career advice throughout your career.  We offer professional career counseling, programs and events to help guide you to a rewarding future. Some services that may interest you now include: Alumni Career Notes, a blog designed for Bucknell Alumni that shares career advice, upcoming career events and programs, and job opportunities. Subscribe by contacting acs@bucknell.edu. Beyond the BRIDGE provides current job opportunities for alumni. Find it in B-Link > Career Center > Alumni. You can log into Beyond the BRIDGE using your BRIDGE […]

As of August 23, 2010, your documents in your BRIDGE account will no longer be available and your account on the BRIDGE will be inactive. As an alum, you will have access to Beyond the BRIDGE as part of Alumni Career Services.  Beyond the BRIDGE is in B-Link > Career Center > Alumni.  For your convenience, your username and password that is saved in The Bridge will transfer to Beyond the Bridge as of August 23.

For the second time in two days I am dating myself by my comments but I’ll do it anyway. Have you ever heard of the “Choose Your Own Adventure” books? Well they were great because throughout the book you could choose what the main character does and you could read the books over and over again, each time getting a new story. So they were creative and economical! In a similar vein the Wall Street Journal features an article today entitled “How to Create Your Own Summer Internship.” The article, subtitled “Creating Internships Out of Thin Air,” really caught my […]

Update your info! Good news, your current campus email account (Bmail) will continue without interruption. Follow the instructions sent to you by LIT to ensure you keep this email active. If you have any questions or problems, contact LIT at 577-7777 or techdesk@bucknell.edu.  Congratulations – you are the first class of alumni to benefit from this new service! Netspace/Computer/MyBucknell Access is ending: As of August 1, your access to these services will end, therefore, be sure to remove your files from your public/private space before this date. Some employers may ask for a copy of your transcript, so you may […]

A lot of articles are now stating that employers are going to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media outlets to search for viable talent. So, does that mean that all you have to do is set a status message that you’re looking for a job and then add your resume to your profile? NO! Believe it or not employers are not going to be banging down your door if you’re a passive job hunter like that. Internships are still the way to go if you want to get noticed. Internships not only help you to gain relevant experience, but […]

With the current open marketplace, having global experience and being bilingual is not only a skill but a requirement. Learning a new language can be a great asset – from endless job opportunities to attracting new customers. Betty Liu, host of Bloomberg TV’s “In the Loop,” attributes her edge in the workplace to her language skills – she speaks Mandarin Chinese and some Cantonese. “It always sets you apart from the rest. Employers are always looking for that extra dimension,” says Liu. “If it wasn’t for my language skills, I wouldn’t have gotten my job as an international correspondent in […]

Have you ever been unsure about what you want to do after you graduate? I’m sure a ton of us have. The best way to figure out what you’re interested in is to talk with alumni to get some insight into different industries! The other week I was able to interview an alumna who was willing to give me an inside look into the Management Consulting Industry. Michelle Gezo graduated in 2004 from Bucknell University as a Management Major and is now at Deloitte in San Francisco.

Internships are considered the Key to Career Success. If you look at an internship as an extended interview you will understand how important it is to maximize your internship experience. Here are 4 main goals for your internship.

Every week we blog about things you should or should not do that will help you to get that first job or internship. But then, it hit me! As we mark the LAST WEEK of classes we should share some “do’s and don’ts” with those of you who are graduating in May and have already accepted a new job! (Congratulations, by the way!) Or all those other students who will be starting exciting summer jobs or internships. I was surfing around and found a blog on My Campus Chronicles I would like to share with you: It’s your first day […]

Seniors – Graduation is coming for many of you even if you may not feel ready for it. Watch Career Insiders in the remaining weeks (and beyond) for helpful information about living as a post-grad. This week, resources for those of you who plan to move to a new location. Long-distance Job Searches from Quintessential Careers Moving to a new city? Business Journals from 42 local markets Profiles on 3,000 cities – from Sperling’s Best Places Local chambers of commerce and convention and visitors bureaus The Ultimate Move Thingamajob -Moving services, community info, trip planner, auto resources from a staffing […]

Last week was Equal Pay Day on Tuesday, April 20. I learned some staggering figures. For instance,  Did you know that in 2008 women still only earned 77.1% of what men earned, on average? Now come learn about Negotiating in the Workplace on April 29, 2010 at 7PM in the ELC FORUM This will be a panel discussion focusing on gender issues in the workplace, specifically focusing on the pay gap and gender differences in negotiations. Feature panelists include: Dean Gerdes Prof. Abowitz Prof. McGuire Prof. Vigeant Marilyn Shull Read more information about work place equality from this great Newsweek […]

Happy Earth Day! Now here’s how to find a green job… Much of the world marks the 41st annual Earth Day today. Amid increased warnings about climate change and long-standing calls to make our air and water cleaner, many employers have embraced efforts to improve the environment as part of their corporate social responsibility agendas. Whole industries and career paths have emerged to control the natural resources and energy we use, creating a new category of jobs with the label “green collar.” Green jobs aren’t just for environmentalists; they require people with construction, science, and engineering backgrounds, as well as […]

Seniors – Graduation is coming for many of you even if you may not feel ready for it. Watch Career Insiders in the remaining weeks (and beyond) for helpful information about living as a post-grad. This week, we have resources for those who are planning to go to graduate or profesional school, now or in the future. Life as a graduate student is not the same as life as an undergrad!  It can be very rewarding – you get to study something you love with others who love it as much as you do, but it can also demanding academically, […]

We all know how important it is to ensure the final resume product is perfect. This is one area that cannot afford to be overlooked. Oftentimes, you review the document so many times it starts to blur and you can miss something glaring. Having someone else check your resume and cover for you is a great way to make sure everything is perfect (The CDC offers resume critiques every day!). Before you do that though, here is a checklist for you to follow on your own: Spelling and Grammar: Perhaps the most egregious mistakes are made in these two areas. […]

Some great odd, creative and tough to answer questions from some top companies. What is great about this is that you can also see the answers (memorize!!) as well as how long the interview process takes, and what it was like from each company. Top Oddball Interview Questions