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Students

Networking Tips for International Students

Like many other international students, I was very focused on the academic part of student life when I arrived in the U.S. In my junior year of college, I suddenly felt this job-seeking urgency. I was only a couple of …

By Nan Liu Barnes - Vault
Vault
A comprehensive resource for students and job seekers looking for career advice, job postings, company reviews from employees, and rankings of the best companies and industry employers.
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3 Takeaways from the Internships in Consulting Panel

By Erica Stutz ’24, Career Peer Advisor

Miss the Consulting internship search panel we offered on March 20th? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are key pieces of advice shared at the event:

By Erica Stutz
Erica Stutz Career Peer Advisor
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The Best Jobs in Fintech: Part II

Welcome back to our series on some of the best jobs in fintech. Last time we spoke about just some of the career paths in the rapidly growing fintech industry, so if you haven’t read part one yet, you can …

By Rob Porter - Firsthand
Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Where the Tech Jobs Are in 2023

For those working in the tech industry, the past several months have been rocky at best. Massive layoffs were announced starting last year, with tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, and IBM cutting thousands of jobs. Along with this, the …

By Rob Porter - Firsthand
Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Financial Wellness Tips for College Students

Money is one of those necessary evils of life. Sure, it can be fun when we’ve got some extra money to spend on cool stuff, but there will be times when we struggle to make ends meet, which can be …

By Rob Porter - Firsthand
Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Career & Industry Guides

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Vault Guide to Design Jobs
Vault Guide to Engineering Jobs
Vault Guide to Government Jobs

This guide outlines the different careers in the government and what experiences and education are required for them.

Vault Guide to Education Jobs

This guide overviews the education sector and provides detailed information for various careers and the paths to achieve them.

Skill Building Courses

Executive Presence: Tips for Women

Selena Rezvani
View Selena’s LinkedIn Newsletter Most aspiring leaders know they need executive presence: the ability to project authority, confidence, and authenticity.…

Lifelong Learning as a Tool for Building Your Career

Living Corporate
In this audio-only course, host Sheneisha White speaks with Dr. Jacquelyn Malcolm, the CIO and VP of Enrollment, Marketing &…

Nonprofit Fundraising: A Beginner’s Guide

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

Meta-analysis for Data Science and Business Analytics

Conrad Carlberg
In a world where nearly everyone uses data to inform their business methodologies, an emerging consensus is that more emphasis…

Introduction to Web APIs (2019)

Andrew Probert
More from LinkedIn Learning’s top experts Front-End Web Development Newsletter The term “API,” much like “the cloud,” is often thrown…

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,…

Startup Stories: Sports Cards Hobby Becomes Big Payday

Chris Guillebeau
Did you know you can day trade sports cards, without ever handling inventory? Author and entrepreneur Chris Guillebeau shares the…

Nonprofit Fundraising Tips

Fundraising Academy
Successful fundraising depends on a fundraiser’s ability to communicate knowledge about the organization effectively to current and prospective donors. In…

Managing Depression in the Workplace

Srini Pillay
Depression has the curious ability to drain the color out of life, turning even the most mundane tasks into challenges.…

How to Manage Feeling Overwhelmed

Heidi Hanna
Feeling overwhelmed is common. It’s a sign that the demands on your time and energy have surpassed your ability to…

Translating Your Military Skills to Civilian Workplace

Lida Citroën
Marketing and branding expert Lida Citroën has been serving the transitioning veteran community for many years, presenting workshops and seminars…

How to Network When You Don’t Like Networking

Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Don’t like networking? You’re not alone. In this course, adapted from the podcast How to Be Awesome at Your Job,…

Prepare for Your Data Science Interview

Ben Sullins
If you’re looking for work as a junior data analyst, engineer, or scientist, this course gives you the best techniques…

Cause Selling: The Secret to Nonprofit Donations

Fundraising Academy
In fundraising, building relationships is an art form. You need a pragmatic mindset and ample preparation to succeed at identifying,…

Career Wellness Nano Tips with Shadé Zahrai

Shadé Zahrai
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this course, get…

Introduction to ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance

Fulya Kocak Gin
In this course, instructor Fulya Kocak Gin explains what the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) umbrella encompasses, why there is…

Florent Groberg on Finding Your Purpose after Active Duty

Florent Groberg
Take it from a hero. Transitioning from the military to civilian life is hard. But with some simple steps and…

Writing a Tech Resume

Emma Bostian
When you apply for technology jobs, your resume is your opportunity to stand out from the crowd. Emma Bostian shows…

How to Become a Thought Leader and Advance Your Career

Jenny Foss
Building thought leadership can provide a crucial advantage for active job seekers and those looking to advance their careers. What…

Green Jobs for Sustainable Careers

Fulya Kocak Gin
Looking for a greener job? Why wait when the world is hiring? Climate change and sustainability are transforming today’s economy,…

Career Resources

LeetCode

Through a premium subscription, LeetCode provides interview prep tailored to major companies and videos detailing different aspects of technology interviewing. …

Sanctuary at Swarthmore

Resources to support undocumented students at Swarthmore, including funding, legal support, and co-curricular activities.

Guide to Applying to Law School
Health Sciences Office
Negotiating an Offer Guide

When evaluating whether or not a position/company is the right fit for you, it is more than just salary that …

LaunchDeck

Swarthmore’s Largest Tech and Entrepreneurship Club

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Address

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Parrish Hall 135
Swarthmore, PA 19081

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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.