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Why find an internship?

Gaining experience helps build skills and a clearer understanding of the career field, industry, and sometimes a particular employer. You can gain experience by participating in any of the following activities: class projects, campus leadership roles, student organizations, part-time jobs, volunteering, job shadowing, internships, fellowships, short-term experiences, research opportunities and full-time positions.

How can I best prepare myself for internship and job searching?

Searching for a job or internship isn’t just about applying for an opportunity in the hopes to get an interview. Successful job seekers utilize a variety of strategies to help them stand out from other applicants

Be effective and efficient in your search. Research Career & Industry Trends to find employers currently hiring, desired education levels, salary trends, necessary technical and transferable skills, and more.

Interview Success

You may have many opportunities to interview whether it is for a research position, graduate school, an internship or a full-time position.  Interviewing is a skill that can be learned – practice is the key. See the Interview Practice and Salary Research Opportunities below

If you have an upcoming virtual or phone interview, you can Book an interview room in the CCA 

As you prepare for your interviews you should also prepare yourself for receiving an offer/acceptance, which should be carefully considered, and in some circumstances negotiated.

Interview Practice and Salary Research Opportunities

  1. Labor Market Insights
  2. Hiration
  3. Behavioral Interview Generator
  4. Educate to Career Salary Calculator

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Career Resources

Through the generosity of alumni, parents and friends of Bucknell University, the BPIP Internship Fund provides support for students who …

Maximize your job or internship search with a variety of strategies, resources, and expert tips for success.

Need to reserve a room for an interview, test or study space? The Center for Career Advancement in the Botany …

Student Guidelines:

InterviewingEvery interview is a chance for students to show the best that Bucknell has to offer – bright, …

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Contact & Location

Phone
570-577-1238
Address

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

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.