Find resources here to help you thrive outside the Swarthmore bubble.

What is Career Readiness?

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), of which all Swarthmore Career Services staff are members, collects data from employers and colleges on many education and workplace topics. A task force of both college/university staff and employer members came …

By Kristie Beucler
Kristie Beucler Associate Director, Career Education
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Employee Stock Options: What They Are and How They Work

Employee stock options (ESOs) have become a widely used employee benefit, especially among startups and tech companies aiming to attract and retain top talent. At its core, an ESO an agreement that gives employees the right to purchase company stock …

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Harmony at Work: Practical Steps to Combat Unhealthy Competition

Imagine a high-performing team in a leading company where every member is driven to succeed. However, instead of working together, they find themselves in constant competition, each trying to outdo the others. This isn’t a rare scenario – studies show …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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How Emotional Intelligence Can Redefine Your Job Search

Emotional intelligence (EI) is a critical skill that employers want, whether in business or the workforce. According to a study by TalentSmart, 90% of top performers possess high EI, suggesting that EI is a crucial driver of success in the …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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What Is Workplace Flexibility? Pros, Cons, and Tips for Thriving in Flexible Working

Workplace flexibility has become a critical factor for employee satisfaction and even for organizational success. But what exactly is workplace flexibility, and why is it becoming such a hot topic?

In today’s fast-paced world, the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to work …

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How to Beat Burnout, Exhaustion, and Stress

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Burnout is often assumed to be the consequence of overwork. But this is only partially true—exhaustion is merely one facet…

Making Big Goals Achievable

Taught by Dave Crenshaw
Long-term success is the result of setting big, meaningful goals and breaking them down into small, daily actions. In this…

How to Speak with Effortless Confidence

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
There’s a key business skill that top actors already know—how to speak with confidence and courage. Confidence comes from the…

Getting Things Done

Taught by David Allen
Join world-renowned productivity and time management expert David Allen as he walks you through his five-step process for Getting Things…

Ten Minutes to Better Prioritization

Taught by Madecraft
Join performance management coach and entrepreneur Ali Schiller in this quick course to get the lowdown on mastering prioritization. It’s…

Goal Setting for Happiness and Success

Taught by Yogesh Chabria
Unlock your potential and chart a path to both happiness and success with Yogesh Chabria’s approach to goal setting. Also…

Career Resilience, Risk, and Reinvention with the Force behind Gap and J.Crew

Taught by LinkedIn News
If you’ve ever shopped at Gap, Old Navy, J.Crew or Madewell, you’ve experienced the influence of ‘Mickey’ Drexler. A retail…

Flip the Script on Impostor Syndrome with Lisa Orbé-Austin

Taught by LinkedIn News
If you’ve ever felt like you’re not good enough even when your achievements say otherwise, you’re not alone. Impostor syndrome…

Swarthmore & External Resources

Alumni Connections

  • Bioinformatics Scientist National Institutes of Health
Meet Paul
  • Partner Vertex Education
Meet Jesse
  • Research Analyst Urban Institute
Meet Laura
  • Grade Level Dean Mary McDowell Friends School
Meet Twan
  • Founder Firstep, Inc.
Meet Bobby

Contact & Location

Phone
(610) 328–8352
Address

500 College Ave.
Parrish Hall 135
Swarthmore, PA 19081

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Office closed daily from 12–1pm for lunch.