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Explore & Make Connections

A good place to start is to understand your skills along with your values and career goals. Career Services has a wide range of ways to help students and alumni, including various assessments, 1:1 career counseling, and workshops.

Explore various industries and careers by making connections with alumni and other professionals. Know that there are different hiring timelines for different industries – it is important to connect with Career Services and alumni in your fields of interest to better understand what makes the most sense for your search.

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Apply & Interview

Search for opportunities that are aligned with your skills and career goals through Handshake and CareerShift.

Prepare your resume and cover letter for upcoming applications.

Learn more about interviewing and work with our team to ensure you are best prepared to present.

3 Takeaways from the Internships in Consulting Panel

Published on March 20, 2023

By Erica Stutz ’24, Career Peer Advisor

Miss the Consulting internship search panel we offered on March 20th? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are key pieces of advice shared at the event:

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Where the Tech Jobs Are in 2023

Published on March 17, 2023

For those working in the tech industry, the past several months have been rocky at best. Massive layoffs were announced starting last year, with tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, and IBM cutting thousands of jobs. Along with this, the …

By Rob Porter - Firsthand
Firsthand
 We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Looming Teaching Shortage May Mean New Jobs

Published on March 1, 2023

These days it seems that all people are talking about are lay-offs and reduced hiring rates — so much so that they ignore an important factor in every industry: the retirement rate. While many professions may reduce the amount by which …

By Candice A - College Recruiter
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What Can You Do With a Communications Major? 10 Jobs to Consider

Published on March 1, 2023

Being able to communicate well is one of the most important skills that humans need—both at work and outside of it. Good communication skills allow us to share information with others, form lasting and meaningful relationships, and be active and …

By Molly Ritvo - The Muse
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What Is Company Culture (and Why Does It Matter)?

Published on February 22, 2023

Considering that we spend approximately 40 hours out of every week on the job (that’s over 2,000 work hours a year!), working for a company with a healthy culture is essential. It helps you perform at your best and can …

By Rachel Pelta - Forage
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Skill Building Courses

Interview Tips for Finance Professionals

Interview Tips for Finance Professionals

Jena Viviano
Interviewing for a role in the financial industry can be a nerve-wracking experience. Interviewers ask a ton of complex questions…
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Women Transforming Tech: Networking

Women Transforming Tech: Networking

Nitya Narasimhan
Building a career in technology can be challenging—especially for women. A solid community can make all the difference to a…
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How to Network When You Don’t Like Networking

How to Network When You Don’t Like Networking

Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Don’t like networking? You’re not alone. In this course, adapted from the podcast How to Be Awesome at Your Job,…
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Writing a Tech Resume

Writing a Tech Resume

Emma Bostian
When you apply for technology jobs, your resume is your opportunity to stand out from the crowd. Emma Bostian shows…
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Optimize Your Resume for Applicant Tracking Systems

Optimize Your Resume for Applicant Tracking Systems

Jenny Foss
Job seekers typically understand that there’s some sort of digital barrier standing between them and the jobs they see advertised…
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Professional Networking for Career Starters

Professional Networking for Career Starters

Jayla Hill
Connect to opportunity. Learn how to build and engage a network when you’re just starting out in your career. Jayla…
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Nail Your Java Interview

Nail Your Java Interview

Kathryn Hodge
Have you lined up an interview for a Java developer position? In this course, review critical Java concepts-and commonly-asked interview…
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Hiring and Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Hiring and Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Tiffany Jameson
You may have heard the word neurodiversity, but what exactly does that mean? Our recognition that our workforce is filled…
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Prepare for Your Data Science Interview

Prepare for Your Data Science Interview

Ben Sullins
If you’re looking for work as a junior data analyst, engineer, or scientist, this course gives you the best techniques…
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Develop Interpersonal Skills for Inclusive Workplaces

Develop Interpersonal Skills for Inclusive Workplaces

Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn
Strong interpersonal skills are a workplace imperative, regardless of your role or level. In this course, professional development manager Sarah-SoonLing…
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GitHub for Data Science Job Seekers

GitHub for Data Science Job Seekers

Isil Berkun
Explore ways to use your GitHub profile and projects to increase your value add and visibility, improve opportunities to be…
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Informational Interviewing

Informational Interviewing

Barbara Bruno
If you are looking for a job, considering a new career, or trying to advance in your current career, you…
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Career Resources

Management Consulted

Management Consulted

The leading resource on all things consulting, including resumes, interviews, case studies, and finding management consulting jobs. Work with our …

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Lime Connect

Lime Connect

Lime Connect represents the largest network of high-potential university students and professionals – including veterans – who have disabilities in the world. We …

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CareerShift: Alumni Playbook

CareerShift: Alumni Playbook

Swarthmore Career Services has partnered with Alumni Playbook to offer experienced Swarthmore alumni more free career advancement services.

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USAjobs.gov

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SHAPE AMERICA’S FUTURE: Find your fit in the federal government

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Opportunities in Public Affairs

Opportunities in Public Affairs

#1 source of Capitol Hill Jobs, Policy, Legislative, Public Affairs, Public Relations, & Communications jobs in the Washington, DC area

Opportunities in Public Affairs

Work at a Start Up-YCombinator

Work at a Start Up-YCombinator
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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

M 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
T 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
W 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
TH 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
F 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Office closed daily from 12–1pm for lunch.