Celebrating Black Alumni – 2025

As part of Black History Month and with sincere thanks to the Black Cultural Center for curating them, we are excited to share this year’s spotlights of Black alumni from Swarthmore.

This initiative to acknowledge and honor others who came …

By Andres Perez Correa '22
Andres Perez Correa '22 Marketing & Engagement Coordinator
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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 …

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 …

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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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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

  • Senior Procurement Analyst - Commissaries Chipotle Mexican Grill
Meet Ariana
  • Research Assistant CUNY Dominican Studies Institute
Meet Patricia
  • Program Associate Bluebonnet Data
Meet Powell
  • Web Development, Data Analysis, and AI Intern 3D HoloGroup
Meet Youssef
  • Paralegal Specialist U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
Meet Natalia
  • James C. Gaither Junior Fellow (Research Assistant) Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Meet Emma
  • Analyst Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Meet Daniel
  • Medical Student Stanford University School of Medicine
Meet Chris
  • Bioengineering PhD Student, Stanford University, Schools of Engineering and Medicine
Meet Sydney
  • Political reporter KCUR-89.3 FM
Meet Zane
  • litigation drafter Hogan and Vandenberg
Meet Gursimran
  • Campaign Manager Jessica Biggs for School Board
Meet Isaiah

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.