In observance of the July 4 holiday, the Career Services office will be closed Thursday, 7/2, and Friday, 7/3. We will return Monday, 7/6.

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Education & Teaching

Do you enjoy helping others? Do you feel successful when others have succeeded?  Do you want to promote a love of learning? Have you enjoyed being a TA or tutor during high school or college? Explore career opportunities in the Education & Training industry!

Explore&Make Connections(Education)

Explore & Make Connections

Talking to alumni in teaching can help you make informed choices and potentially open doors. Join Swatties Helping Swatties and conduct informational interviews to enhance your career journey. Make an appointment to chat with an advisor about this field.

Learn&Apply(Education)

Learn & Apply

Browse the industry guides to learn more about types of roles, organizations and skills valued by employers. Look for internships and jobs on Handshake, where you can also browse employers and industry-specific events.

Independent School Careers Alumni Panel: Equity, Justice and Belonging

by Tobias Cen

This semester, Career Services hosted a panel on Careers in Independent schools, featuring TriCo alumni. One topic that came up during the discussion was the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in independent schools, in the role …

By Jennifer Barrington
Jennifer Barrington Associate Director, Career Education
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Becoming You: Finding Self, Community and Career Paths

by Tobias Chen

Becoming You is an initiative hosted by Jen Barrington, Assoc. Director Career Services, aimed at helping students explore career paths related to their passions and interests. Students met for 5 weeks once a week in the Career …

By Jennifer Barrington
Jennifer Barrington Associate Director, Career Education
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Beyond the Career Closet: Visit the Wardrobe

Everybody talks about the fact that Swarthmore College is a cashless campus. However, there are a few resources that we often overlook. For the things that are not available on campus, Career Services takes the extra step to make them …

By Happy Hadia Ingabire
Happy Hadia Ingabire Career Fellow
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What is Career Readiness?

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), of which all Swarthmore Career Services staff are members, collects data from employers and colleges on many education and workplace topics. A task force of both college/university staff and employer members came …

By Kristie Beucler
Kristie Beucler Associate Director, Career Education
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5 Tips for a Successful Summer Internship Experience

An internship is a great way to expand your knowledge and apply what you’ve learned during your studies. It’s also a great way to gain real-world experience, boost your resume, and strengthen your skill set. Below, you’ll find advice on …

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Employer & Interview Insights

Vault Career Guide to Education, Fourth Edition

Vault Guide to Education Jobs

This guide overviews the education sector and provides detailed information for various careers and the paths to achieve them.

Vault Guide to Education Jobs, Third Edition

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

Vault Career Guide to Education, Third Edition

Nearly one in four Americans is an enrolled student at any given time. As a result of this great demand …

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Lifelong Learning as a Tool for Building Your Career

Taught by Living Corporate
In this audio-only course, host Sheneisha White speaks with Dr. Jacquelyn Malcolm, the CIO and VP of Enrollment, Marketing &…
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Swarthmore & External Resources

Cover Letter Sample

This cover letter serves as a strong example of how you can shape your experiences to what an employer is …

RIAs: Research & Information Associates at Swarthmore

Research and Information Associates (RIAs) assist fellow students with finding and evaluating information. A RIA can help you get started …

Swarthmore Funded Summer Opportunities

Including academic research, leadership, mentoring and more.

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Alumni Connections

Khanh Huynh

Alumni
  • Research Assistant Healthy, Equitable And Responsive Democracy Research Initiative (HEARD)
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Benjamin Rotko

Alumni
  • General Manager, Hypnos Icelus Ex Oblivione
Meet Benjamin

Angie Hexum

Alumni
  • Speech Pathologist The Stepping Stones Group, LLC
Meet Angie

Johanna Braff

Alumni
  • Latin and Greek Teacher The Dalton School
Meet Johanna

Jesse Bean

Alumni
  • Partner Vertex Education
Meet Jesse

Lisa Shen

Alumni
  • Managing Director and Co-Founder The Counsly Group
Meet Lisa

Twan Claiborne

Alumni
  • Grade Level Dean Mary McDowell Friends School
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Contact & Location

Phone
(610) 328–8352
Email
career@swarthmore.edu
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.