Finding a Job

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 …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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25+ High-Paying Remote Jobs (and How to Find and Land Them)

A job is about so much more than what you do every day. Who you work with, who you work for, your work environment, and your benefits are all important factors — and can be critical elements to your job …

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Top 10 glamorous education jobs for students, recent grads, and others early in their careers

The field of education, often perceived as traditional and understated, holds a variety of roles that sparkle with a unique glamour, particularly for students, recent graduates, and those early in their career paths. These positions offer a blend of intellectual …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How to Spot Job and Internship Scams

Money scammers have found a new lucrative home – the job and internship seeker. Throughout the past academic year alone, thousands of fraudulent job offers and part-time employment scams have targeted the Swarthmore student community.  With increasingly sophisticated and effective methods …

By Claire Klieger
Claire Klieger Assistant Vice President & Executive Director
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Political Science Alumni Career Panel. Hosted by Political Science department and Career Services. Alums shared their career paths and insights, offering valuable advice for students.

No Path is StraightEmbrace Your Curiosity

Swarthmore Prepares You for Your Next Steps

Panelists encouraged students to reach out to them on Linkedin or contact Christina Dahl cdahl1@swarthmore.edu in the Political Science department for their emails.

-Arianna Freeman …

By Jennifer Barrington
Jennifer Barrington Associate Director, Career Education
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Employer & Interview Insights

Build Skills

Get Ready for Your Coding Interview

Taught by YK Sugi
If you’ve nabbed an interview for a software development position, it’s likely that you’ll have to face a common hurdle—the…

Informational Interviewing

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

Interview Tips for Finance Professionals

Taught by Jena Viviano
Interviewing for a role in the financial industry can be a nerve-wracking experience. Interviewers ask a ton of complex questions…

How to Network When You Don’t Like Networking

Taught by 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,…

Writing a Tech Resume

Taught by Emma Bostian
When you apply for technology jobs, your resume is your opportunity to stand out from the crowd. Emma Bostian shows…

Tech Career Skills: Searching, Interviewing, and Landing a Job

Taught by Nishant Bhajaria
Too many engineers focus on building hard technical skills, but do not receive the guidance or coaching necessary to make…

Optimize Your Resume for Applicant Tracking Systems

Taught by Jenny Foss
Job seekers typically understand that there’s some sort of digital barrier standing between them and the jobs they see advertised…

Professional Networking for Career Starters

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

Remote Interviewing Techniques for Creative Jobs

Taught by Chris Nodder
You’ve lined up a remote interview for an exciting creative role. Now what? In this course, Chris Nodder helps you…

Nail Your Java Interview

Taught by Kathryn Hodge
Have you lined up an interview for a Java developer position? In this course, review critical Java concepts-and commonly-asked interview…

Creating a Video Resume

Taught by Madeline Mann
Next time you’re looking to capture the attention of a company you want to work for, consider creating a video…

Develop Interpersonal Skills for Inclusive Workplaces

Taught by Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn
Strong interpersonal skills are a workplace imperative, regardless of your role or level. In this course, professional development manager Sarah-SoonLing…

GitHub for Data Science Job Seekers

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

LinkedIn for Veterans and the Military Community

Taught by Cory Boatwright
LinkedIn supports you and military community professionals in their post-service careers by connecting you to opportunities, enhancing your skill set,…

Swarthmore & External Resources

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.