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First Generation / Low Income (FLI)

How first-generation college students should find internships and entry-level jobs

First-generation college and university students in the United States are defined as those whose parents did not attend college. According to Wikipedia, first-generation college students tend to be older, come from families with lower incomes, attend college part-time, live off-campus, …

By Steven Rothberg - College Recruiter
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First-generation students should use information interviewing as part of their job search

One of the disadvantages that a first-generational student has when searching for a part-time, seasonal, internship, or entry-level job is a lack of a built-in network. Given that their parents didn’t go to college, it is less likely that they’ll …

By Steven Rothberg - College Recruiter
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Combatting imposter syndrome in the workplace

Imposter syndrome is an all-too-common affliction that can present itself in many different aspects of life. The feeling of being inadequate and unable to do something or fit in somewhere despite being undoubtedly qualified can be really overwhelming and can …

By Sean Kelly - College Recruiter
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How to Find Resources for First Generation Professionals

Are you a first generation professional? You may belong to this demographic without knowing that there is even a term for it. First generation professionals are those who are the first in their families to enter the professional workforce.

You …

By Mateo Sánchez Morales - Idealist Careers
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Skill Building Courses

Confidence-Building Strategies for Work and Life

Kirsty Hulse
Whether professionally, at home, or for a volunteer project, we all struggle sometimes to find the confidence we need. In…

Corporate Finance Foundations

Earl Stice
The financial choices a company makes can impact its performance and valuation—which makes corporate finance an important topic for executives,…

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…

Budgeting in Real Life

Madecraft
Most budgets fail. But it’s not because the people who made them failed—it’s because they were set up to fail.…

Coping with Impostor Syndrome to Build Career Confidence

Emilie Aries
If you’ve ever found yourself feeling unworthy of promotions, opportunities, or accolades; constantly worried about being discovered as a fraud…

Developing Your Authentic Self to Ignite Change

genConnectU
Did you know you have a superpower? People have the power and ability to change the world. In this course,…

Driving Organizational Accountability for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Dr. Tana Session
Does your company have a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiative in place? While you may have taken many…

Corporate Finance: Robust Financial Modeling

Joshua Rischin
Creating a sound financial model can empower businesspeople and organizations to make informed decisions on a quantitative level. Learn how…

How to Speak with Effortless Confidence

Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
There’s a key business skill that top actors already know—how to speak with confidence and courage. Confidence comes from the…

Career Resources

We Need Diverse Books

The Internship Grant Program awards supplemental grants to applicants from diverse backgrounds to help further their goals of pursuing a career …

Sample Cover Letter - Swarthmore student

This sample showcases experiences of a FLI student with experience as a club sport leader who is interested in working …

CodePath.org

We bring together employers, students, and colleges to eliminate inequities in tech education, diversify the field, and provide underrepresented students …

Contact & Location

Phone
(610) 328–8352
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.