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Alumni

Mid or upper-level professional? Check out our new partnership with Alumni Playbook to be matched with recruiters. Click here to learn more!

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Career Advising

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.

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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 Online Alumni Community.

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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 Leave a Job on Good Terms | Part 2

Once you’ve told your manager and co-workers that you’re leaving and set your notice period, it’s time to decide what final work needs to be completed before saying your final goodbyes.

Depending on the role and organization, you may have …

By Idealist Careers
Idealist Careers | Helping you land, love, and grow in your social-impact career. And visit Idealist.org explore thousands of great jobs and social-impact organizations near you.
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Alumni Council available for career conversations

“Networking” may sound like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. I like to think of it as research! And all college students are comfortable with research, right?! It can look different based on your current goals for …

By Kristie Beucler
Kristie Beucler Associate Director
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Alumni Playbook: a New Resource for Experienced Alumni

Career Services just partnered with Alumni Playbook to help experienced Swarthmore College alumni connect with recruiters to identify opportunities and advance their careers.

Through Alumni Playbook, alumni can:

Steps to register:

By Hailey Park
Hailey Park Technology Intern, Website
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Negotiating Beyond Salary | 14 Employee Benefits to Consider

It can seem that salary is to job value what location is to real estate—everything. While salary is, of course, an important factor when you’re considering a job offer, there are other perks to explore, as well.

Remember that compensation …

By Idealist Careers
Idealist Careers | Helping you land, love, and grow in your social-impact career. And visit Idealist.org explore thousands of great jobs and social-impact organizations near you.
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Celebrating Black Alumni at Swarthmore

As part of Black History Month and with sincere thanks to the Black Cultural Center for curating them, we are excited to share these spotlights of Black alumni from Swarthmore. This initiative to acknowledge and honor others who came before …

By Claire Klieger
Claire Klieger Assistant Vice President & Executive Director
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Career & Industry Guides

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 Mathematics and Physics 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 Performing Arts Jobs, Second 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 …

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 …

Career Resources

Swarthmore Alumni Online Community

This online community allows Swarthmore alumni to connect with each other as well as mentor current students.

Alumni Council

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

Swarthmore Alumni & Family Programs

The Advancement team serves the alumni, families, and friends of Swarthmore College. We can answer your questions about ways to engage …

Lime Connect

Lime Connect represents the largest network of high-potential university students and professionals – including veterans – who have disabilities in the world. We …

Meaningful Work Kit

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

CareerShift: Alumni Playbook

Swarthmore Career Services has partnered with Alumni Playbook to offer experienced Swarthmore alumni more free career advancement services.

Alumni Playbook …

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.