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Career Advising & Opportunities

We serve alumni for life for free and can offer advising on resume updates, networking, and the job search, including career shifts. Visit Handshake to set up an appointment and search for positions for alumni.

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Offer Advice & Mentorship

Interested in helping current students and recent alums? Join the Swatties Helping Swatties Group on LinkedIn and update your profile in the Swarthmore Alumni Portal.

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Post an Opportunity

Hiring for internships or jobs? Want to mentor a student for a micro internship? There are lots of ways to help Swatties gain practical experience in the world. Want to help expand funded professional experiences? Consider supporting Swarthmore students.

How to Answer “Why Are You the Best Person for This Job?” (Examples Included!)

If you’re one of those people who finds self-promotion a bit uncomfortable, few interview questions are as nerve-wracking as “Why are you the best person for this job?” It’s a big question that interviewers rely on to understand how you …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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Beyond the Favoritism: Strategies for Gaining True Recognition

Navigating the dynamics of workplace favoritism can be challenging. It can feel discouraging when certain employees seem to have an edge due to personal connections rather than performance. However, distinguishing yourself based on merit and consistent performance is not only …

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Employer & Interview Insights

The Vault Guide to Behavioral Interviews contains essential tips for preparing for and acing behavioral interview questions. These questions (which …

Vault Guide to Behavioral Interviews, 2024 Edition

The Vault Guide to Behavioral Interviews contains essential tips for preparing for and acing behavioral interview questions. These questions (which …

Vault Guide to Politics, Public Policy, and Activism Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Government Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to General Consumer Products Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Sports Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Swarthmore & External Resources

Considerations, Exploring & Timelines

Applying to graduate or professional school can be an interesting, exciting, tedious and overwhelming process, but …

Meaningful Work Kit

Career assessment tool to help you better understand and prioritize your values and skills for a meaningful career path.

The College is upgrading the Swarthmore Alumni Online Community! The new Alumni Portal will offer advanced networking features and opportunities …

Alumni Council

The Alumni Council, the governing body of the Alumni Association, spearheads and participates in a variety of activities and programs …

Alumni Connections

  • Baseball Research & Development Philadelphia Phillies
Meet Isaac
  • Project Manager Histovery Inc
Meet Rebecca
  • Interim Senior Director, Integrated Internal Communications California State University, Office of the Chancellor
Meet Jeanne
  • Chief Science Officer Vivid Vision Inc
Meet Benjamin
  • Product Manager Google Inc
Meet Rio
  • Software Engineering Consultant ASO Engineering
Meet Ivan
  • Executive Director Cooperative Development Foundation
Meet Julie
  • Marketing Director VanDyke Software Inc.
Meet Daniel
  • Accessible EPUB Productionist Freelance
Meet Jon
Meet Erin
  • Independent consultant Freelance
Meet Katherine
  • Tasting Room Lead DeLille Cellars
Meet Saskia

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.