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First Year

Discover Your Path

Welcome, Bucknellians! Your career journey starts on day one, and you don’t have to have it all figured out. Start by getting to know your interests, building your network and exploring opportunities through career programs, events and experiences. Take small steps now can help you discover your direction, build confidence and make the most of your Bucknell experience.

Develop a Basic Resume

Transition your high school resume to a college resume using the Bucknell templates in Hiration and our resume resources.

Create a LinkedIn Profile

Start with a basic profile and then review it with Hiration and the Center for Career Advancement staff.

Register for UNIV175 JumpStart Your Career

Enroll in the second semester of your first year or during sophomore year to maximize the benefits of this course.

Explore Your Career Options

Engage in faculty conversations, career coaching appointments and self-directed research into majors and career paths.

Get Involved on Campus

Identify campus organizations, clubs, on-campus employment or volunteer opportunities to enhance your experience.

Explore Undergraduate Research

Connect with the Office for Undergraduate Fellowships & Research to learn about research opportunities.

Engage with Alumni and Parents

Build your network through informational interviews, mentor programs and career conversations.

Attend Career Events and Programs 

Participate in career treks, fairs and employer information sessions to build connections and learn about career paths.

Bucknell Homecoming student guide: Events, networking & concert info

Homecoming (Oct 15โ€“18) isn’t just an alumni weekend โ€” thereโ€™s a lot lined up specifically for current students.

Free events, alumni networking and game-day energy โ€” here are 5 student highlights you won’t want to miss: 

FALL CONCERT: Get ready for Fetty …

By Megan Wolleben
Megan Wolleben
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185+ Action Verbs to Make Your Resume Stand Out

by The Muse Editors with contributions by Regina Borsellino (Original Blog Post, Updated 5/13/2025)

Action verbs are key to developing an effective and impressive resume, and the power of action verbs lies in their ability to demonstrate the skills, experiences …

By Christa Matlack
Christa Matlack Career Coach, STEM
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Career Resources

This resource outlines the job and internship search expectations for Bucknell students and employers, including guidelines for interviewing, offers, communication, …

This guide is designed for students to use personally and to share with professors to assist them in writing strong …

Contact & Location

Phone
570-577-1238
Address

Botany Building
540 S. 7th Street
Lewisburg, PA 17837

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.