Becoming You: Finding Self, Community and Career Paths

by Tobias Chen

Becoming You is an initiative hosted by Jen Barrington, Assoc. Director Career Services, aimed at helping students explore career paths related to their passions and interests. Students met for 5 weeks once a week in the Career …

By Jennifer Barrington
Jennifer Barrington Associate Director, Career Education
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Beyond the Career Closet: Visit the Wardrobe

Everybody talks about the fact that Swarthmore College is a cashless campus. However, there are a few resources that we often overlook. For the things that are not available on campus, Career Services takes the extra step to make them …

By Happy Hadia Ingabire
Happy Hadia Ingabire Career Fellow
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What is Career Readiness?

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), of which all Swarthmore Career Services staff are members, collects data from employers and colleges on many education and workplace topics. A task force of both college/university staff and employer members came …

By Kristie Beucler
Kristie Beucler Associate Director, Career Education
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5 Tips for a Successful Summer Internship Experience

An internship is a great way to expand your knowledge and apply what you’ve learned during your studies. It’s also a great way to gain real-world experience, boost your resume, and strengthen your skill set. Below, you’ll find advice on …

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SwatLink SpotLight

SwatLink profile stating about me, expertise, help topics and industry

By Kristie Beucler
Kristie Beucler Associate Director, Career Education
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Vault Career Guide to Law, Fourth Edition
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Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas is the insider’s guide to what it’s really like to practice at …

Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms, 2024 Edition
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Practice Perspectives is the insider’s guide to what it’s really like to practice at the nation’s top law firms. This …

Vault Guide to a Law Career

This Vault Guide is a primer on the legal field, including its history, structure, and outlook for the future.

Vault Guide to Politics, Public Policy, and Activism Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Alumni Connections

  • Associate Attorney Gilbert & Sackman
Meet Emily
  • Research Assistant Healthy, Equitable And Responsive Democracy Research Initiative (HEARD)
Meet Khanh
  • Utility Analyst City of Philadelphia Government
Meet Zach
  • Executive Director American Political Science Association
Meet Kimberly
  • Corporate Compliance Manager NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Meet Erika
  • Staff Scientist National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Meet Elliot
  • Senior Budget and Policy Advisor | Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) U.S. Department of State
Meet Martha
  • Speechwriter 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee
Meet Patrick

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.