A Great Winter Break = SwatWorks Micro-Internships

Winter Break – It’s the perfect time to develop your career experience. Take some time for your career exploration, professional skill building and making connections.

SwatWorks Micro-Internships are short-term, PAID, professional assignments taking place remotely during the Winter Break so …

By Kristie Beucler
Kristie Beucler Associate Director, Career Education
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A Great Winter Break = SwatWorks Micro-Internships

Winter Break – It’s the perfect time to develop your career experience. Take some time for your career exploration, professional skill building and making connections.

SwatWorks Micro-Internships are short-term, PAID, professional assignments taking place during the Winter Break so that …

By Jennifer Barrington
Jennifer Barrington Associate Director, Career Education
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Pros and Cons of Being an Independent Contractor

A poor economy has pushed some unemployed or underemployed Americans towards self-employment. For some, the opportunity to be their own boss may prove serendipitous, while others may find that the costs of not being an employee are unexpectedly high.

“The …

By College Recruiter
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Here’s what recent grads should know about freelance or contract work

Are you looking to pursue a career path that allows you to have more professional independence and flexibility in your schedule? Consider joining the 58 million Americans who are currently doing just that though freelance and contract work. Here are …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Ask the Experts: How should Dreamers communicate their work eligibility to prospective employers?

Question:

On President Biden’s first day in office he proposed an immigration bill that features a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and makes Dreamers — young undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children — immediately eligible …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Swarthmore & External Resources

If you are an undocumented student interested in learning more about independent contract work, take a look at this guide, …

Opportunities for Undocumented Students

This information and resources was co-developed by Career Services and the International Student Center at Swarthmore College.

PhDreamers

Pre-Health Dreamers (PHD) supports for Ph.D and medical professions for undocumented communities.

Edu Light

Edu Light is a career consulting firm that offers personalized career advising and tailored resources to undocumented students.

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.