Alumni Career Notes
career information for bucknell alumni
Greetings from Lewisburg! This bi-monthly newsletter is intended to pass along timely
job search and career information to Bucknell Alumni. When searching for a job in the
21st century, the term, “pounding the pavement” has a much different meaning than it did
in times past because the pavement we pound is in often in cyberspace. While in some
ways this is much easier (not so hard on the feet), it is not without its pitfalls. In addition
to the recent job listings and upcoming events, this issue of Notes has information on how
to make the most of your internet job search.
Regarding information that is posted on myBucknell, the university’s portal, all alums
were given a username and password in January 2005. If you don’t remember or can’t
find your username and password, don’t worry – just contact the Alumni Office (570)
577- ALUM (2586) or mybucknell@bucknell.edu for help.
We hope you find this update useful. Feel free to pass this newsletter on to other
interested alums. They can let us know if they would like to be on the distribution list.
As always, should you need personal assistance with any career questions or issues,
please contact us at acs@bucknell.edu, 570-577-1238, or through IM at bualumnicareer
(Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon - 2 pm, and Wednesdays from 4-6 pm).
Alumni Career Services Staff
IN THIS ISSUE:
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Career Tip
Additional Resources
Resources Available on Career Services tab on myBucknell
Job Leads from Bucknell Community
Job Leads from outside Bucknell
Alumni Career Resources Can Help You
Programs/Events
Career Tip:
Job hunting online gets trickier
Federal regulations kick in today that will make Internet job hunting more complicated.
Here's why…
by Anne Fisher
FORTUNE, Senior Writer
NEW YORK (FORTUNE) - Friends, be warned: If you're hoping to find a new job
through a job board or other online channel -- or if you're an employer seeking candidates
on the Web -- the world just got a little bit more difficult. Read More
Additional Resources:
www.pamdixon.com/jobsearch.htm - The Online Job Search Companion by Pam Dixon
www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/strategies/20060104-needleman.html - using niche
sites. On this list, #3 deals with job searching online.
www.usatoday.com/money/jobcenter/jobhunt/careerpath/2002-11-12-job-sites_x.htm maintaining vigilance helps maintain privacy and control over your online resume.
www.weddles.com/seekernews/issue.cfm?Newsletter=166 - resources to look for and
tools to use when searching for a job online.
marketplacemoney.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/08/26/job_site_reviews/ - overview
of the effectiveness of online job search sites. (audio)
www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/usingnet/20050317-ballinger.html - use of niche sites
in the online job search
www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/usingnet/20040518-gunn.html - an alternative to
impersonal job search sites, listserves can create communities that job seekers find much
more valuable.
Resources Available on Career Services tab on myBucknell:
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CareerNet – Networking database of Bucknell alumni and parents.
Access to The Vault – referred to by Fortune as “The best place on the Web to
prepare for a job search.”
PDF pamphlets - research a variety of career topics
Career Assessments – learn how to pair your skills, interest, and experience with
career choice
Career Search – same tool available to students to research employers is also
available to alumni
Bucknell Alumni Clubs – network informally!
Job Leads from Bucknell Community:
The following are job leads that have been presented to alumni by members of the
Bucknell community – alumni, parents and friends of Bucknell. The selections in bold
print are new to Alumni Career Notes since the last issue. To view entire description,
please log onto myBucknell and click on the Career Services tab.
applebrandsource - Account Executive
Axcelis Technologies - Final Test Engineer
College Connections – Executive Associate, Special Events & Communications
DMJM Harris /AECOM – Civil Engineer, Transit Electrical Systems Engineer,
Highway Project Manager
Dominion Due Diligence Group - Environmental Project Manager
Flackman Goodman & Potter - Senior - Accounting Due Diligence, Manager Accounting Due Diligence
ICE-O-Matic - Marketing Assistant
I.D. Systems - entry-level embedded software engineer
Parsons Brinkerhoff – Various positions for highway and traffic engineers
Good Schools Pennsylvania - Administrative Assistant
Kekst and Company – Analyst
Manhattan Marketing Ensemble - Entry Level Advertising/ Administrative Assistant
Markem Corp. - Chemical Process Engineer
Princeton Project 55 - Public Interest Program Manager
SAIC - Safety Engineer – Electrical
The Franklin Institute – Controller, Sr. Accountant
UTStarcom Personal Communications (formerly Audiovox Comm.) - Engineer CDMA Level II, Engineer GSM - Level I
Job Leads from Outside Bucknell:
The following are job leads that have been presented to alumni by members outside the
Bucknell community. The selections in bold print are new to Alumni Career Notes since
the last issue. To view entire description, please log onto myBucknell and click on the
Career Services tab.
ATR Magnetics, LLC - Chemical Engineer/Formulator
Apprise Software - Customer Software Support Analyst
Avogadro Environmental - Entry-Level EHS Compliance Specialist
Automatic Data Processing (ADP) – Accountant II
Bechtel Corporation – Structural Engineer
CyntoMedia Corporation – web manager/producer
Duggan Rhodes Group - Engineers (Chem., Civil, Materials Science, Mech.)
First Investors Corporation - Junior Financial Analyst
Hamon Research-Cottrell - Project Accountant
Ingersoll-Rand Company Marketing Specialist
Jones Lang LaSalle – Associate Project Manager
Kodiak Electric Association, Inc.- Electrical Staff Engineer I, Operations Superintendent
LaFrance Corp - Mechanical Engineers
Lake Washington Technical College - Accounting Manager
McGrew Marketing - Experienced PR/Media Relations Specialist/Writer
Mid-Penn Engineering - various engineering positions
MountainTop Technologies, Inc. – Network Design Engineer (#052)
New Leaders for New Schools – program to train principals for urban public schools
Optical Image Technology, Inc. - PR Coordinator
SCORE! Educational Centers - Assistant Directors/Center Directors
Silab Inc - Area Sales & Technical Manager
Solomon Page Group LLC - Associate, Financial Service Division
United McGill Corporation – Structural Design Engineer, Structural Engineer Supervisor
Alumni Career Resources Can Help You:
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Think through a career change and making career decisions
Network effectively
Search for a job
Effectively use the Internet in job and career exploration
Transition into a new career
Assist you in improving and targeting your resumes and cover letters
Identify your interests, values, goals, and preferences
Plan for graduate or professional school
Programs/Events:
Tuesday, April 18th - 6 - 9 pm
Brokerage Information Services Group
2 Journal Square Plaza
Jersey City, NJ
"Who Moved My Cheese" - learn how to effectively deal with the changes in your life
Presented by Steve Prentiss, Senior Vice President, Human Resources