Is this my ad nauseam topic of the year? It may be…and I know you’ll be thanking me later so I appreciate all those Thank You cards in advance. But this time I’m going to let someone else talk to you about it, in person. So get up from your computer, stop reading this on your iPhone and head on over to Taylor 203 to learn, see and do! Find out if you really are LinkedIn and learn how to strategically use it  in your job search and create a professional online presence. You can also use LinkedIn to start […]

Upon graduation do you have dreams of going into a dark library and never returning? Losing touch with all your friends and family for another 4 years? Studying for the Bar and missing 2 months of life? Great, then Law School is for you! 🙂 I’m kidding of course! The path to Law School is not easy but for some people it’s the perfect one and that’s why we have some great Pre-Law programs this Fall to help you get ready for your [non-existent] life after Bucknell! Junior & Senior Information Session – Aug. 30 at Noon in ELC 217 […]

Yesterday we spent an extra hour with all our new CDC student workers (we call them “Peers”) reviewing what they had learned about resumes and practicing some resume reviews, and let me tell you…they were good! So, although you can all stop in to get your resumes reviewed by them (or us), I came across this article today and wanted to share it so you can have a head-start on creating that perfect resume. Please keep in mind these 7 tips are the authors opinion but they are great tips! So read on, check out the Steps to Success workshop […]

In the age of emails, texting and Facebook I think people forget how much fun it is to get mail. Not junk mail but real mail, a card, a letter, a postcard…heck even Netflix makes my day! So that’s why a couple years ago we started sending out postcards in the summer. Here’s the latest and greatest – I hope you like it and getting this little bit of non-junk mail makes your day…and of course you save it so you know what’s happening this Fall! I know it’s August but we are already gearing up for your arrival back […]

During the school year it’s really easy to find 101 reasons why you are too busy to stop by the CDC but if you are a student staying in Lewisburg over the summer the excuses run out! And that’s why we are hosting a luncheon. Take advantage of this quiet time on campus to learn more about what Bucknell’s Career Development Center has to offer – we are pretty amazing in my opinion! 😉 But in all seriousness, this is a really great way to get familiar with the Career Center and learn more about the services offered through the […]

Love Your Money: Make Smart Choices about Credit, Stocks & Investing Part of the “Life After Bucknell” workshop series for seniors Tuesday, April 12 | Noon – 12:50 pm | ELC Center Room RSVP by 4/8 – Lunch Provided Big paychecks come with big choices! Join us for lunch on April 12 – a personal finance professional will help you prepare for your life after Bucknell. Get your questions answered: What is the difference between a Roth and a 401k? Should I invest in CDs? A mutual fund? Stocks? Can I afford a new car? How do I improve my […]

Coming to your Hall soon … First Year Career Check-Ins! April 4 – 15, individually scheduled 30 minute programs in residence halls…check with your RA to find out when! Wondering what you need to be thinking about and do regarding your career?  The Career Development Center and your peers have a couple important suggestions.  At this brief career check-in, to be scheduled on your hall, a CDC staff member and upper class student will share information about 2 important resources for you to know about:  1. Externships 2. Alumni (and how to connect). Bite-sized snacks for bite-sized information: Pizza bagels […]

The Xi Kappa Chapter, of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. alongside the Career Development Center at Bucknell University presents an entrepreneurial program under Kappa Alpha Psi’s national Greeks Learning About Deficit (G.L.A.D) initiative. The event will take place in Walls Lounge, Tuesday, March 29th from 7:00-9:00pm – From 7:00pm to 8:00pm students will have the opportunity to have their resumes revised by CDC staff. – At 8:00pm Reverend Kirby Spivey III, in collaboration with James Adlam will be hosting an entrepreneurial workshop, in which they will voice their career successes as well as their methods of achievement. It is our […]

JUMP… Into the beginning of your internship and job search! Try this non-credit, 4 session course to get started with the CDC Topics Include: Self Exploration, Industry Research, Externships, Summer Job and Internship Strategies, Networking, Job Search Tools (Resumes, Cover Letters, Interviewing) You will leave this class with a great JUMPSTART on your career goals and with a great understanding of how the CDC can help! The program is free and open to first year students of all majors. Class is offered in 3 different sections: Mondays: 3/28  4/4, 4/11, 4/18 at Noon in ELC 302 –Sign up by March […]

This series of programs is especially designed for seniors who feel stuck or overwhelmed with what happens next; we will focus on concrete solutions to roadblocks in your planning. DATE: Series of five dates on Thursdays (see below) TIME: Noon – 12:50 p.m. LOCATION: Bertrand Library Traditional Reading Room, except 4/28 – Willard Smith Library Transition & Anxiety, Thursday, March 31st Leaving Bucknell, Thursday, April 7th You – Then & Now, Thursday, April 14th Choosing Your Individual Path, Thursday, April 21st Owning Your Decisions, Thursday April 28th, Willard Smith Library The group conversations will be facilitated by Renee Cardone, Psychological […]

Learn How to Leverage LinkedIn for Your Career Search! PIZZA PARTY Thursday, 2/24 at Noon ELC 256 Together, PricewaterhouseCoopers and LinkedIn want to help students feed their futures. PwC is a sponsor of LinkedIn’s new career pathing tool, where students can gain exposure to the basics of using LinkedIn as a career tool and also take advantage of PwC’s Career Corner offerings! Bucknell is one of 60 schools selected for the sponsorship and will provide all students with a distinctive, fun and innovative way to understand the importance of building and leveraging their network and learning from others’ career paths. […]

Not quite sure which path to take? It’s OK! Come learn about some great short-term opportunities on February 22 from 5:00-6:00 pm in Rooke Lecture Hall (RCHM 116) This workshop will provide seniors who may be taking time off before further education or specific career pursuits with information about many kinds of short term options. You will receive information about the programs, deadlines and things to consider as graduation nears.

DATE: February 16, 2011 TIME: 5:00-6:00 p.m. EST LOCATION: ELC Gallery Theatre Graduation is rapidly approaching for many of you; and this webinar is for students interested in finding and applying for full-time jobs within the federal government, as well as those advisors seeking to share current information about federal opportunities with their students. During this session, we will highlight a number of agencies and positions across government, and show students how to research, find and apply for an opening that is right for them.

While negotiating is an art, it is the most taken for granted, and least understood, of all arts, despite the fact that in one form or another, the practice of negotiating is an integral part of our daily lives. – Gordon Wade Rule, The Art of Negotiation Unsure of how much or when you should negotiate a job or internship offer?  Michael Johnson-Cramer, Associate Professor and co-director of the School of Management, who teaches about the process of negotiation, will discuss this art and answer your questions. Thursday, February 10, 2011 | Noon – 1 | ELC  Center Room Lunch […]

Well January flew by and now we’re back for February! Check out our February workshops for the “Steps to Success Series,” which are a series of workshops designed to start you on your way. Negotiation Strategies with Professor Johnson-Cramer (and lunch!) – Feb. 10 (2/8 BRIDGE RSVP) at Noon in ELC Center Room: Unsure of how much or when you should negotiate a job or internship offer?  Michael Johnson-Cramer, Associate Professor and Co-director of the School of Management, who  teaches about the process of negotiation will provide remarks and answer your questions at this informal program. Graduate School Strategies – […]