So far you’ve done everything perfectly: you came to a resume/cover letter workshop, had your resume critiqued at the CDC, submitted your resume on the BRIDGE (on time and following all the directions) and now you’ve landed the interview! You’ve researched the company, had a Mock Interview with the CDC, your suit is pressed and you are ready to go rock the interview. So now you are there, in the hot seat, and the dreaded question comes…”What is your greatest weakness?” CAREEREALISM has some great tips on how to go about answering everyones least favorite question in 4 Tips to […]

I was having dinner with some friends recently and we started talking about ‘Parkour’, although none of us could remember what it was called and I knew it was or sounded like ‘Parkay’ ….I was close right? Anyway, resolved to save face and not be completely off base, I did a little digging and found a lot more than I was looking for, and if I had cable I would have seen this a lot sooner, as it is I’m going with the ‘better late than never’ motto. At this point you may be wondering how this conversation has anything […]

During Homecoming I had the great opportunity to attend a panel discussion that was sponsored by the 125 years of co-education celebration. It was an amazing panel with outstanding alumni–all with different points of view, industries, passions, but 1 thing in common: the desire and fortitude to become a successful entrepreneur. This panel should not have been missed but alas it was…by many. The information was so good that I decided that I should share some snippets. The best pieces of advise that I gleaned from this panel are as follows: Network: Take advantage and use the opportunities you have […]

Daylight Savings always gets me thinking. I wake up the morning after in a fog of confusion…wondering if the time that is showing on my alarm clock is the “right” time and inevitably get on the track to that deep question…what does time really mean? I won’t bore you with this existential argument that I go through but the point it is I got thinking this past weekend and I’m wondering if anyone else is in the same boat. Perhaps you are thinking about getting in gear for your internship search? It is a great idea to get a head […]

Do you have a quick question? No problem! We have a quick answer… Stop in Monday – Friday from 1:30 – 3:30 for our “Quick Question” walk-in period. At this time a counselor will be available to take any of your quick questions, one-on-one. Need a little extra time? Then stop in or call (7-1238) to schedule an appointment.

I hope you have all been enjoying the new myBucknell as much as I have. I only had one complaint and that was the disappearance of our awesome ‘myCareer’ tab but we’ve finally got that solved with the new ‘my Career Center’ gadget finally up and running. You can find it on the left nav gadget area under Academics, Campus Business or Other. Add it today and get quick links to Bison Connect, the BRIDGE, Career Search, the Vault and more! Coming soon…Career Insider gadget! If you have feedback on gadget or the Career Insider let us know (careerevents@bucknell.edu), we’d […]

As Halloween draws nearer it is only fair to ask…what are you afraid of? Ghost? Goblins? Ghouls? Google? Which leads me into our topic of the day: You WILL Get Googled…Are You Afraid? (by @JoshuaWaldman of CAREEREALISM). In his engaging, entertaining and incredibly informative article Joshua writes: I like to tell my clients that they will be Googled just as surely as it will rain in Portland tonight. The latest survey revealed that 81% of employers WILL Google candidates. Do you know what they will see when they find you? Online reputation management is a critical piece of your job […]

Thinking about getting in gear for your internship search?  If you want to get a start over the break, here are a few suggestions to get you started: Figuring Out What You Want to Do If you aren’t sure about your career goals and want to start figuring it out, the break can be a great time to explore your options.  One of the best resources for this is in the form of people.  Talk to family, friends and acquaintances about what they do.  You can utilize  B-Link, it’s a great tool to do informational interviewing and networking .  If […]

Follow directions when applying for opportunities… We recently learned from an employer who was advertising an opportunity on the BRIDGE that only 1 of 7 Bucknell students who applied for his organizations job opportunity followed the 3 steps required for the position, which were outlined on the BRIDGE job description.  His take on this was that if students are not able to follow directions in the application process then how will he feel confident that they will follow directions well on the job.  To him it was an indicator of work ethic and follow through.  You can’t really argue with […]

Bucknell has often been referred to as a bubble. It is a campus filled with brick buildings, athletic facilities and breath-taking views of the Pennsylvania landscape. Within these warm brick buildings are numerous services provided by the University in an effort to burst this bubble. Of these services, the best is arguably the Bridge. The Bridge is more than a job application site. Its name truly suits its function as it connects Bucknell undergraduate students to Alumni, career-oriented campus events, and professional opportunities that reach far beyond the Lewisburg city limits. Even more so, the Bridge is easily accessible and […]

In a world of unpaid internships and distracted managers, how’s a young professional to learn? Five essential insights to surviving as you start out. By Nadira A. Hira NEW YORK (Fortune) — A few years before I began writing “The Gig,” when I was starting out as one of the starry-eyed Gen Y staffers I now write about (and still am), I walked to the office printer barefoot. Granted, it was in an office where wearing short sleeves constituted a statement. (Not Fortune, you gossips.) And to my credit, I’d taken my shoes off under my desk and simply forgotten […]

Have an upcoming interview? Don’t be nervous…the CDC has got you covered. Did you know that we have a weekly group session called Interviewing Tips every Monday at 5 pm. This session offers information about recruitment procedures and the CDC, inside tips about employers who recruit on campus, and a tour of CDC interview rooms. All are welcome to attend. So don’t get nervous, get prepared!

You may have noticed that not all industries recruit and advertise their internship (and job) opportunities at the same times. Many large financial, accounting, and engineering companies do their hiring in the fall semesters, while government tends to hire in early winter, and arts/media in the spring. Other industries fall throughout the year as well. I encourage you to do some research on your industry to see when you should be anticipating being busy with applications. Even if you are interested in the non-profit/public service world, for example, which typically hires in mid-spring, start researching the organizations now and get […]

Employers are now back on campus with Bucknell’s recruiting season in full swing this week. We want to remind you that if you are applying to positions on the BRIDGE where the company is coming to campus to interview, you will want to check your e-mail OFTEN and sign up for a slot as soon as you receive the e-mail notification. Do not wait until the last minute to sign up for an interview slot. Do so as soon as you receive an email inviting you schedule an interview. Often times, the times you are available may already be filled […]

During the month of October, Creative Financial Group will host an exclusive workshop for College Seniors, Recent College Graduates and Career Changers interested in the Financial Services Industry.

We have invited Michael Goldberg, CSP and Owner of Building Block Consulting, LLC to share his knowledge of: Resume Writing, Interviewing, and Networking, on October 15th, 2009. The workshop will be held at Creative Financial Group, 16 Campus Boulevard, Newtown Square, PA 19073.

If you know someone who you believe would like to attend our upcoming workshop, please contact Stephanie Boccella, Recruiting Director – 610/886-1946 or Sboccella@cfg.nef.com. We promise to only use their information to contact them regarding our recruiting opportunities.