Career Services

Incoming students: Welcome to Swarthmore! We’re excited to meet you.
As you adjust to college life and explore new possibilities, we encourage you to meet with a Career Advisor.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! We hope you are proud of all your accomplishments during your time at Swarthmore College. While some of you know what your next steps will be, we know others may be working to figure out their …

Students from the Class of 2026 are graduating into a challenging job market. It’s competitive, fast-paced, and can be exhausting. When the candidate pool is crowded, potential candidates need to be strategic in their approach. In addition to leveraging your …

The rise of generative AI has transformed the job application process. While these tools can be a lifesaver for overcoming “blank page syndrome,” they’ve also introduced a new set of unwritten rules and high-stakes technical traps. There are effective, professional …

The following events are hosted by Career Services, a Tri-Co college, or an employer or institutional partner. See the events page of our website for a full list of events, and follow @swatcareers on Instagram for additional news and updates.

by Olivia Eaton

Finding a community is an underappreciated yet crucial aspect in successfully entering and being part of the workplace. While it may seem intimidating or confusing for individuals part of minority groups to navigate corporations opportunities for community …

by Tobias Cen

This semester, Career Services hosted a panel on Careers in Independent schools, featuring TriCo alumni. One topic that came up during the discussion was the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in independent schools, in the role …

The following events are hosted by Career Services, a Tri-Co college, or an employer or institutional partner. See the events page of our website for a full list of events, and follow @swatcareers on Instagram for additional news and updates.

In celebration of Black History Month, we’re excited to share these profiles of Black Swarthmore alumni and their careers, curated by the Black Cultural Center.

The following events are hosted by Career Services, a Tri-Co college, or an employer or institutional partner. See the events page of our website for a full list of events, and follow @swatcareers on Instagram for additional news and updates.