Swarthmore Post-Graduate Outcomes

Learn more about the first destinations for our Swarthmore grads.

Any questions or want to discuss other ideas with our Employer Connections team? Please reach out to recruiting@swarthmore.edu.

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Mentor Current Students

SwatLink makes it easy for students to engage with alumni and parents for networking, career exploration, or connection based on shared interest. SwatLink only open to the Swarthmore Community.  Also, Parents can join our Swatties Helping Swatties group on LinkedIn to support students.

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Connect Us with Your Employer

Share the contact information for your organization so that our team can reach out and inquire about building a partnership. Please email details to recruiting@swarthmore.edu.

Submit to Casual Fridays Series

CASUAL FRIDAYS is a blog series that features some of our employer partners who are looking to showcase their organizations by sharing details about their work, mission, values, hiring and much more. We are always looking for new employers to feature on our blog!

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Post an Opportunity on Handshake

Post your jobs, internships and other opportunities for free in Handshake. Reach students and alumni from Swarthmore. Don’t have a Handshake employer account? Sign up for an employer account and start posting today!

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Host a SwatWorks Project

Through SwatWorks, students from all majors can execute professional assignments to build and demonstrate skills while exploring a variety of career paths. Mentored SwatWorks projects are funded by a grant from the College. Parents are welcome and encouraged to submit projects.

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Consortia and Fairs

Encourage your employers to recruit students through one of our recruiting events in collaboration with other top institutions. 

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Join the Swarthmore Family Ambassadors program

The Family Ambassador program is a representative group of Swarthmore parents and family members who serve as informed ambassadors of the College. Parents and families can get involved in a number of ways throughout the campus, including various career-related initiatives.

A Great Winter Break = SwatWorks Micro-Internships

Winter Break – It’s the perfect time to develop your career experience. Take some time for your career exploration, professional skill building and making connections.

SwatWorks Micro-Internships are short-term, PAID, professional assignments taking place during the Winter Break so that …

By Jennifer Barrington
Jennifer Barrington Associate Director, Career Education
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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
Lizzie Culp
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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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Swarthmore & External Resources

Each year, Swarthmore College Career Services partners with Institutional Effectiveness, Research & Assessment, Admissions, Alumni Relations & Academic Success to …

This interactive and filterable dashboard includes information on Swarthmore student summer experiences for the summers of 2024, 2023, and 2022. …

The Family Ambassador program is a representative group of Swarthmore parents and family members who serve as informed ambassadors of …

Summer housing options at Swarthmore can be viewed on the Residence Life page.

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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.