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Talking to alumni in museums and alumni in arts can help you make informed choices and potentially open doors. Join Swatties Helping Swatties and conduct informational interviews to enhance your career journey. Make an appointment to chat with an advisor about this field.

Breakfast is served during the 2019 Acting Capstone, The Bald Soprano, performed as a non-stop 24-hour performance marathon in the Frear Ensemble Theater in the Lang Performing Arts Center on the campus of Swarthmore College on Saturday morning, March 2, 2019. (Simona Dwass ’19)

Learn & Apply

Browse the industry guides to learn more about types of roles, organizations and skills valued by employers. Look for internships and jobs on Handshake, where you can also browse employers and industry-specific events.

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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Working with Roderick Williams

On February 6th, at 1:15pm, I was chasing my friend around the stage of Lang Concert Hall, singing an aria from The Magic Flute, egged on by one of the most famous British baritones in the world. And you may …

By Lizzie Culp
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Employer & Interview Insights

Vault Guide to Performing Arts Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Performing Arts Jobs, Second Edition

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

Vault Guide to Theater Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Theater Jobs, Second Edition

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

Vault Guide to Museum and Cultural Center Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Museum and Cultural Center Jobs, Second 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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Build Skills

Tanner Woodford: The Value of Building and Growing Community

Taught by Justin Ahrens
Tanner Woodford wanted to create new opportunities for people to experience the power and impact of design. As executive director…

Nonprofit Fundraising: A Beginner’s Guide

Taught by Fundraising Academy
Relationships are part of our daily lives, and focusing on them is a proven method for successful communication. To raise…
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Swarthmore & External Resources

Cover Letter Sample

This cover letter serves as a strong example of how you can shape your experiences to what an employer is …

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Alumni Connections

Kate Walker

Alumni
  • Producer American Museum of Natural History
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Twan Claiborne

Alumni
  • Grade Level Dean Mary McDowell Friends School
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Adero Kauffmann-Okoko

Alumni
  • Grants Program Specialist Toledo Museum of Art
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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

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.