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How to Find Resources for First Generation Professionals

Published on October 26, 2022

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.

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Confidence-Building Strategies for Work and Life

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

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

Taught by Michael McDonald
Across the world of banking and finance, Excel is simply indispensable. This critical tool serves as a blank canvas for…
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Coping with Impostor Syndrome to Build Career Confidence

Taught by Emilie Aries
If you’ve ever found yourself feeling unworthy of promotions, opportunities, or accolades; constantly worried about being discovered as a fraud…
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Developing Your Authentic Self to Ignite Change

Taught by genConnectU
Did you know you have a superpower? People have the power and ability to change the world. In this course,…
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Driving Organizational Accountability for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Taught by Dr. Tana Session
Does your company have a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiative in place? While you may have taken many…
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How to Speak with Effortless Confidence

Taught by 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…
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Swarthmore & External Resources

SwatLink: Find Your People

SwatLink: Find Your People

SwatLink makes networking and mentoring that much easier. This closed, online networking and mentoring community facilitates natural connections between Swarthmore …

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Free Lyft Rides for Job Interviews & Going to Work

Free Lyft Rides for Job Interviews & Going to Work

Indeed Essentials to Work Program provides free Lyft rides to job interviews, job training sites, and/or a job. These rides …

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Sample Cover Letter – Swarthmore student

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 …

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CodePath.org

CodePath.org

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

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