How to Land a Killer Job
Illustration: Joel Kimmel
Julee Bertsch leads Alumni Career Services, a part of Bucknell’s Career Development Center. She came to Bucknell in 2010, after working in corporate recruiting for more than 18 years. Her career has focused on the question of why people choose a certain profession. Bucknell provides free one-on-one career advice to alumni as well as students. Bertsch answers some questions our career counselors are commonly asked:
Alumni with job experience
Networking is key to finding jobs. Often the job you are hired to do is something you didn’t know existed when you began looking. Luckily, Bucknell alumni are successful at making connections and contacts within companies. The Career Development Center and Alumni Relations have invested in technology that helps job seekers network with alumni and learn about new, cutting-edge careers.
Networking is key to finding jobs. Often the job you are hired to do is something you didn’t know existed when you began looking. Luckily, Bucknell alumni are successful at making connections and contacts within companies. The Career Development Center and Alumni Relations have invested in technology that helps job seekers network with alumni and learn about new, cutting-edge careers.
Students
Using the Career Development Center will help boost opportunities to find a job while you are still in college. This is the only time in your life when a company will come to you and say, “Here are the jobs we have available, when are you ready to work, and are you interested?” Many employers simply want smart people, no matter what their major is.
Using the Career Development Center will help boost opportunities to find a job while you are still in college. This is the only time in your life when a company will come to you and say, “Here are the jobs we have available, when are you ready to work, and are you interested?” Many employers simply want smart people, no matter what their major is.
Alumni with job experience
Not so much! You still need a document that you can submit online that contains key words to get you past the applicant-tracking systems that most companies use to screen candidates. LinkedIn is a great resource for employers seeking candidates. Polish up your profile and check LinkedIn regularly to move up in Google analytics so your profile will be seen.
Not so much! You still need a document that you can submit online that contains key words to get you past the applicant-tracking systems that most companies use to screen candidates. LinkedIn is a great resource for employers seeking candidates. Polish up your profile and check LinkedIn regularly to move up in Google analytics so your profile will be seen.
Students
Yes. You also will need a LinkedIn profile, and consider curating an e-portfolio that captures projects, presentations and more so you will be ready if companies ask for one now or in the future.
Yes. You also will need a LinkedIn profile, and consider curating an e-portfolio that captures projects, presentations and more so you will be ready if companies ask for one now or in the future.
Craft an impactful resume because companies continue to use them in screening applicants. The concepts you want to touch on for each category include:
- What you did
- Why it was important
- What impact your
work had
Alumni with job experience
Networking is key to finding jobs. Often the job you are hired to do is something you didn’t know existed when you began looking. Luckily, Bucknell alumni are successful at making connections and contacts within companies. The Career Development Center and Alumni Relations have invested in technology that helps job seekers network with alumni and learn about new, cutting-edge careers.
Networking is key to finding jobs. Often the job you are hired to do is something you didn’t know existed when you began looking. Luckily, Bucknell alumni are successful at making connections and contacts within companies. The Career Development Center and Alumni Relations have invested in technology that helps job seekers network with alumni and learn about new, cutting-edge careers.
Students
Using the Career Development Center will help boost opportunities to find a job while you are still in college. This is the only time in your life when a company will come to you and say, “Here are the jobs we have available, when are you ready to work, and are you interested?” Many employers simply want smart people, no matter what their major is.
Using the Career Development Center will help boost opportunities to find a job while you are still in college. This is the only time in your life when a company will come to you and say, “Here are the jobs we have available, when are you ready to work, and are you interested?” Many employers simply want smart people, no matter what their major is.
Alumni with job experience
Not so much! You still need a document that you can submit online that contains key words to get you past the applicant-tracking systems that most companies use to screen candidates. LinkedIn is a great resource for employers seeking candidates. Polish up your profile and check LinkedIn regularly to move up in Google analytics so your profile will be seen.
Not so much! You still need a document that you can submit online that contains key words to get you past the applicant-tracking systems that most companies use to screen candidates. LinkedIn is a great resource for employers seeking candidates. Polish up your profile and check LinkedIn regularly to move up in Google analytics so your profile will be seen.
Students
Yes. You also will need a LinkedIn profile, and consider curating an e-portfolio that captures projects, presentations and more so you will be ready if companies ask for one now or in the future.
Yes. You also will need a LinkedIn profile, and consider curating an e-portfolio that captures projects, presentations and more so you will be ready if companies ask for one now or in the future.
Craft an impactful resume because companies continue to use them in screening applicants. The concepts you want to touch on for each category include:
- What you did
- Why it was important
- What impact your
work had
GET EXPERT HELP
Alumni with job experience may contact ACS@bucknell.edu.
Alumni with job experience may contact ACS@bucknell.edu.
Students may stop by the Career Development Center or email career@bucknell.edu.