How to Build Your Career Outside of the US

There are a lot of things to consider when trying to move abroad. It’s an incredible opportunity for growth, but it can be a difficult adjustment. Here’s how to make that jump, from someone who’s done it.

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5 Tips for Negotiating a Better Salary With No Work Experience

Many employers prefer candidates with work experience, but they may sometimes have entry-level positions. You may also land a job with zero work experience if you have an impressive educational background or when someone vouches for you.

While getting a …

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Breaking Through Leadership Barriers: Embracing Coaching for Greater Impact

Coaching has become a powerful tool in leadership development, helping individuals sharpen their decision-making, enhance their strategic thinking, and improve their ability to lead teams effectively.

Despite these clear benefits, some leaders hesitate to engage in coaching, often due to …

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Negotiating Non-Financial Perks: What to Ask for Besides Salary in an Executive Job Offer

Many professionals dread the prospect of salary and benefits negotiation before accepting (or turning down) a job offer.

According to statistics, only 46 percent of men and 34 percent of women negotiate at all before accepting job offers. CNBC found …

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How to Write an Effective “About Me” Page (Examples Included!) 

An “About Me” page is one of the most crucial elements of any personal website, portfolio, or blog. It’s where visitors get to know who you are, what you do, and why they should care. Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, …

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Employer & Interview Insights

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 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 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 …

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

  • Systematic Portfolio Analyst — Municipal Bonds AllianceBernstein
Meet Asha
  • Account Executive Goosehead Insurance Agency, LLC.
Meet Nicole
  • Product Application Engineer Astera Labs
Meet George
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant University of Washington School of Music
Meet Cassidy
  • Research Assistant Healthy, Equitable And Responsive Democracy Research Initiative (HEARD)
Meet Khanh
  • Utility Analyst City of Philadelphia Government
Meet Zach
  • Ecologist, Natural Resource Manager National Park Service
Meet Julie
  • General Manager, Hypnos Icelus Ex Oblivione
Meet Benjamin
  • Data Labeler Enabled Intelligence, Inc
Meet Jill
  • Field Team Ambassador Transportation Alternatives
Meet Steven
  • Researcher Brigham and Women's Hospital / Harvard Medical School
Meet Trisha
  • Lab Manager LanzaTech
Meet Nathan

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.