Find out at Graduate School Strategies on February 18th at Noon in O’Leary 232 The CDC and the University Graduate School Advising Coordinator will provide current information and perspectives about the choice to go to graduate school, as well as share suggestions for making yourself a competitive applicant among the many. Note- there will not be much information about professional school (law, health, business) – if you know you are interested in those areas, contact the respective advisers for more information. For more on Grad School Advising

Having trouble trying to figure out what to major in? Come to: Choosing A Major Monday, January 25 ELC 217 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. This is a great workshop for students who are uncertain and wish for some assistance in making their career choice.

Welcome back! We’ve got no time to waste…there is already too much stuff to do. To help you get back in the swing of things here’s what we have planned for upcoming week: Wednesday, January 20, 9:00 – 12:30 pm, CDC 2nd Floor: Resumania – Walk-in resume reviews Thursday, January 21, Noon – 4:00 pm, CDC 2nd Floor: Resumania – Walk-in resume reviews Thursday, January 21, Noon – 1 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre: From Externships to Internships (Sophomores) Thursday, January 21, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, ELC 217: BPIP Information Session Thursday, January 21, 5:00 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre: Internship Fair […]

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 […]

Session 3 – Interviewing and Professional Etiquette Tuesday, November 3, Noon – 12:30; ELC Gallery Theatre Thursday, November 19, Noon – 12:30; ELC 217 (2nd and last workshop in this series topic) Are you a Junior looking to get a head start at preparing for your search the perfect internship? If so, take advantage of this 3-part workshop series geared toward getting you ready to take on the internship search challenge! The series is designed specifically for Juniors to tackle this process one step at a time and to be prepared for their search ahead of the competition. Each section […]

FREE LUNCH and a resume workshop — presented by the professionals! Tuesday, October 27th @ Noon in Dana 134 Representatives from Victaulic will be on hand to help you polish your resume writing skills.  Get great tips and pointers while enjoying a free lunch! YUMMY!

That’s right… Love It or Leave It! Saturday, October 24TH Center Room, ELC 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.; Refreshments Served Join us over Homecoming and a chance to participate in a unique career development exclusively from The Harvard Business School (HBS), known as the 100 Jobs Exercise. This exercise will be led by our very own alumna Michele Matz Biamonte ’94, Harvard MEd ’05 and it is designed to help individuals identify their unique career interests and re-energize anyone who feels stuck in the job search process. Open to all students and alumni; Refreshments will be served. Students are encouraged to […]

A Personal Statement Workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 5 to 6 p.m., in the Writing Center, 200G Roberts Hall. If you are applying to graduate school, law school, medical school, professional school, or any other program that requires a personal statement, you won’t want to miss this workshop. Learn about •what admissions committees look for when they read personal statements •steps you can take to prepare your statement •resources available at Bucknell to assist you in your personal statement writing process At this interactive workshop, you get to talk with Writing Center staff and with peers about […]

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.

Wednesday, September 30th in ELC 217 Info Session – 5:00 – 6:30pm Case Workshop – 7:00 – 8:30pm Consultants and Alumni from Deloitte Consulting will be on campus to give some general information about their organization AND present a workshop on case interviewing.

Pre-Law Program: Writing An Effective Personal Statement Join Professor Frensler and Pre-Law Advisor for tips on writing a personal statement for your application to convince admissions committee members to want you at their law school. September 29th from Noon – 12:35 pm in Vaughan Lit 102

Session 1: Prepare for the Competition Tuesday, September 22, Noon – 12:30; ELC Gallery Theatre (2nd and last workshop in this series topic) Are you a Junior looking to get a head start at preparing for your search the perfect internship? If so, take advantage of this 3-part workshop series geared toward getting you ready to take on the internship search challenge! The series is designed specifically for Juniors to tackle this process one step at a time and to be prepared for their search ahead of the competition. Each section of the series will be offered twice a month. […]

If you’ve ever wondered if cover letters are really important just Google it…I got 109,000,000 results. That’s a lot of people who think cover letters are important. While you may feel that the resume is “good enough” you should know that, while the resume provides an overview of your background, the cover letter allows you to talk in your own voice, link your experiences to the specific job opening, share your special abilities and show that you can write cohesively and effectively, which is important in any job; essentially it helps you sell yourself. And while I did get a […]

“Resume and Cover Letter Workshop” Wednesday, September 9 5 – 6 p.m. in 200G Roberts Hall Registration required by contacting the Writing Center or calling 7-3141 Are you conducting a job search? If so, the Writing Center invites you to their workshop, “Writing Your Resume and Cover Letter.” We can help you with everything from making a list of skills and experiences appropriate for your resume and cover letter to developing strategies for tailoring them to the job you want. At this interactive workshop, you get to talk with Writing Center staff and with peers about how to create the […]

Career Decision Making—Owning Your Decisions Wednesday, September 9, ELC 217 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. This workshop is a brief overview identifying the different pieces that go into the complex process of career decision making. This counts as a B-Link Access Event.