Swarthmore College is continuously ranked as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation. Career Services at Swarthmore College offers employers access to highly motivated students and alumni. We look forward to assisting our employers in connecting with students and alumni in order to meet their recruiting needs. We offer many ways to enhance your recruiting initiatives and can also work one on one to find additional ways to engage.

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Post your jobs, internships and other opportunities for free in Handshake. Reach students and alumni from Swarthmore.

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Campus Recruiting

Whether it be information sessions, workshops, coffee chats, career fairs, interview days or more, Swarthmore is committed to helping employer partners find the recruiting method best suited to their needs – whether it be virtual or in-person.

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Recruiting Consortia

Swarthmore collaborates with other elite institutions to give employers an opportunity to connect with students across multiple campuses. There are multiple consortia that have different industry focuses.

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Recruiting Policies

Swarthmore College is committed to working with employers who do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, age, race, religion, national origin, physical and neurological ability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. We adhere to the Principles for Professional Practice for Career Services & Employment Professionals from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). 

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Swarthmore Students at a Glance

Swarthmore students come from a variety of diverse backgrounds, bringing unique perspectives and experiences to the table, both in and outside of the classroom. Find out more about what our students are involved in, who they are, and what makes them ideal candidates.

Casual Fridays with AlphaSights

This week, for Casual Fridays, we are re-visiting an employer that is no stranger to the Swarthmore Community. AlphaSights is an information services company, specializing in connecting clients with experts. Their mission is to equip global investors and business leaders …

By Yeimely Garcia
Yeimely Garcia Employer Relations Intern
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Casual Fridays with FAO Schwarz Family Foundation

Welcome back to a brand new year and a brand new semester of Casual Fridays. For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Kelly Dougherty and I am the Assistant Director of Employer Relations. In addition to …

By Yeimely Garcia
Yeimely Garcia Employer Relations Intern
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Casual Fridays with Stuart Weitzman

A few weeks ago, Swarthmore College CIL had the honor of hosting an evening with Stuart Weitzman, American shoe designer and founder of the shoe company, Stuart Weitzman. Now in retirement, Weitzman spends his time traveling to different colleges and …

By Kelly Dougherty
Kelly Dougherty Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Vault-Firsthand Celebrates Top Employers for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Today, while many professional services firms claim to focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, not that many can back up their words with concrete actions. Indeed, it takes more than merely including a DEI statement on a website to prove that fostering individuality, …

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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.