Expand Your Connections and Experience
Your experiences shape the story you’ll share with future employers. Now is the time to expand your network, gain hands-on experience and strengthen the transferable skills that will help you stand out. Connect with professionals, pursue meaningful opportunities and put your skills to work as you prepare for what comes next.
Complete the Internship Survey
Share your previous summer experience with the Center for Career Advancement.
Strengthen Your Professional Presence
Update and refine your resume, and Handshake and LinkedIn profiles
Explore Career Interests
Gain experience through study abroad and other experiential learning opportunities.
Discuss Your Career Goals
Meet with a career coach or faculty advisor to identify your next steps and one or two target industries.
Develop Skills Beyond the Classroom
Use LinkedIn Learning, certifications and other professional resources to upskill or further develop your skills.
Gain Industry Experience
Build skills through internships, research, volunteering, case studies, competitions, and professional conferences.
Build Professional Connections
Connect with alumni, employers, and faculty to learn more about industries and employers.
Search for Internships
Attend career fairs and treks, employer programs and networking events to learn about opportunities and entry points.
Explore Internship and Funding Opportunities
Consider Bucknell-sponsored programs, Including the Bucknell Public Interest Program (BPIP) Internship Fund, BIPP, NOAA College-Supported Internship Program, and David R. Hamill ‘81 Washington, D.C. Experience.
