Inspire. Empower. Prepare.
Looking for an internship, a full-time job or just starting to explore career options? Interested in applying to graduate school? Whatever your next step, the Center for Career Advancement (CCA) is here to support you as you chart your future.
The CCA aspires to cultivate a Bucknell community that empowers and inspires all students and graduates to pursue and achieve meaningful careers throughout their lifetime.
We can help you refine your search through career coaching, workshops and career assessment tests, connecting you with opportunities to help you test the waters and gain important real-world experience.
- See Where Bucknell Leads – View and understand how Bucknellians prepare themselves to become successful leaders in the world
- Discover Career Paths – Use this real life employment data from across the country to help inform your career decision making
- Create or Enhance a Resume, CV, and Cover Letter – Make a strong impression on potential employers by showcasing your qualifications on these essential career documents
- Find an Internship or Job – Visit Handshake to search for internships and jobs, events, and to schedule an appointment with the CCA
- Understand the Search and Hiring Process – Learn about how to effectively search for an internship or job and successfully navigate the hiring process
- Join a Career Community – Connect with your peers, alumni, employers, and opportunities aligned with your interests through industry-focused groups, regardless of major
- Build your Network – Tap into Bucknell’s Alumni network for mentorship and career insights
- Explore Graduate and Professional School – Start charting your course to graduate or professional school by developing your application package
First Years
Discover Your Path. Meet with a Career Coach to explore interests and majors, build a resume and LinkedIn, learn about Handshake and other career resources and get involved on campus.
Sophomores
Build Your Story. Update your Handshake profile, build skills through research, microinternships and internships, practice interviews with Hiration or a Career Coach, strengthen your network.
Juniors
Expand Your Connections and Experience. Pursue internships, research, study abroad and experiential learning, attend Bucknell career and networking events, and utilize the alumni network.
Seniors
Launch Your Career. Leverage Handshake and CCA resources to secure post-grad opportunities, strengthen application materials, attend CCA events, and complete the First Destination Survey.
Visit the CCA!
Whether you are just starting your career journey or ready to land your next opportunity, the Center for Career Advancement is here to support your success.
- Drop In
Times for Fall 2026 are to be determined. - Electronic Resume Review
Don’t have time to stop by? Submit your resume via Hiration. - Schedule an Appointment
Need more help with your resume, job search, grad school, or more?
Outcomes
Want to learn more about your career nationwide? Need to gear your resume towards a career of your interest? Curious on the statistics of your future industry?
Visit the Outcomes pages below to learn more about your career.
Classroom to Career
Explore your future career goals through a half- or quarter-credit course. Build career readiness skills, learn about professional pathways and gain guidance for careers in law, health and beyond.
