Casual Fridays with JM Search

This week’s Casual Fridays features JM Search – the leading retained executive search firm for private equity and other growth oriented private and public organizations. With over 40 years experience, JM Search partners are immersed in their clients’ search every …

By Kelly Dougherty
Kelly Dougherty Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Introducing SwatLink

For years, we have heard from students eager to connect with alumni who have shared interests or experiences, but often aren’t sure where to look or how to start. Or, they worry that the person they want to reach out …

By Claire Klieger
Claire Klieger Assistant Vice President & Executive Director
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Casual Fridays with Stuart Weitzman

A few weeks ago, Swarthmore College CIL had the honor of hosting an evening with Stuart Weitzman, American shoe designer and founder of the shoe company, Stuart Weitzman. Now in retirement, Weitzman spends his time traveling to different colleges and …

By Kelly Dougherty
Kelly Dougherty Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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What Creative Career Is Right for Me? Quiz

Maybe you love to paint or draw; maybe your friends always come to you to come up with the most exciting party ideas; maybe you’re the one who always suggests karaoke or craft nights. You’re creative — that’s incredible! If …

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12+ Liberal Arts Degree Jobs (Plus, 4 Tips on How to Land Them)

If you’re pursuing a liberal arts degree, career and job search anxiety are completely normal. Unlike majors like accounting or software engineering, many liberal arts degree majors don’t immediately translate to specific career paths; however, this doesn’t mean that liberal …

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Practice Area Insights: How to Break Into an Environmental Law Practice

Environmental law can differ greatly depending on an attorney’s client base; one can work for a public interest group or firm to fight to preserve the environment or can represent companies to navigate environmental regulations. On either side, the practice …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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What is it like to work for the U.S. federal government as a student or recent grad?

The United States federal government is the world’s second-largest employer with 2.1 million civilian employees. For payroll and other human resource purposes, most fall under the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

Working for the U.S. federal government, especially early in …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Top 10 glamorous education jobs for students, recent grads, and others early in their careers

The field of education, often perceived as traditional and understated, holds a variety of roles that sparkle with a unique glamour, particularly for students, recent graduates, and those early in their career paths. These positions offer a blend of intellectual …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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A Note on Social Security Numbers for International Students

DISCLAIMER: This blog is intended solely as a GUIDE and not as a set of instructions. Given each international student’s situation is unique, we strongly advise you to be in contact with *International Student Center (ISC)* prior to making important …

By Sherri Hong
Sherri Hong Career Fellow
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Tips for Navigating On-Campus Employment for International Students 

DISCLAIMER: This blog is intended solely as a GUIDE and not as a set of instructions. Given each international student’s situation is unique, we strongly advise you to be in contact with *International Student Center (ISC)* prior to making important …

By Sherri Hong
Sherri Hong Career Fellow
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