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Women/Female-Identifying

The 5 biggest pieces of advice for women working in tech

While many businesses floundered during the pandemic, the technology industry flourished due to the accelerating digital transformations and shift in work models worldwide. But, as we settle into the new year, challenges and uncertainties lie ahead. On a macroeconomic level, …

By Krista Sinclair - College Recruiter
College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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What Melinda French Gates Can Teach Us About Equity, Optimism, and Change

Melinda French Gates simply will not be put in a box. There is no one-size-fits-all description for this philanthropist, computer scientist, and author—just a few of the many identities this veritable superwoman can call her own. But central to many …

By Lulu Chang - The Muse
The Muse
Expert advice to answer your career questions.
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Women Who Code CEO Alaina Percival on How to Achieve Gender Parity in Tech

While there are plenty of programs designed to encourage more women to join the tech industry, companies aren’t investing in retaining the women who are already in the workforce, says Alaina Percival, CEO of Women Who Code. Hence why the …

By Kindra Cooper - Springboard
Springboard
Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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5 Tips for Women Entrepreneurs

Throughout my years in business, I’ve made plenty of “mistakes”—although I firmly believe there are no mistakes, only learning experiences. I’ve also picked up a few tips along the way. They’ve helped me to succeed in founding and running several …

By Hanieh Sigari - 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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2021 in Review for Women at Work | Takeaways from McKinsey & LeanIn.org’s Annual Report

In the second year of the global pandemic, we experienced and witnessed unprecedented workplace challenges, labor shortages, increased stress and grief, and the growing demand for racial equity. These issues all appear to have disproportionately affected people with marginalized identities. …

By Minah Kim - Idealist Careers
Idealist Careers
Idealist Careers | Helping you land, love, and grow in your social-impact career. And visit Idealist.org explore thousands of great jobs and social-impact organizations near you.
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Skill Building Courses

Success Strategies for Women in the Workplace

Kirsty Hulse
Women face unique challenges on their journey to the upper echelons of management. In this course, instructor Kirsty Hulse (herself…

Women Transforming Tech: Networking

Nitya Narasimhan
Building a career in technology can be challenging—especially for women. A solid community can make all the difference to a…

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.…

Career Resources

LeanIn.org

Lean In helps women achieve their ambitions and helps companies build inclusive workplaces where women of all identities are supported …

Lindsey Pollack's article about pay transparency

Why I’m Spreading the Word About Pay Transparency

We Need Diverse Books

The Internship Grant Program awards supplemental grants to applicants from diverse backgrounds to help further their goals of pursuing a career …

Swarthmore Women+ in Computer Science

Our purpose is to create a supportive community for women in Computer Science as one way to change this trend.

Swarthmore Women+ in Computer Science

A supportive community for women in Computer Science, providing a space for learning and professional tools and opportunities to succeed …

Swarthmore Women's Resource Center

The Women’s Resource Center offers programming and support for all women and other marginalized genders.

Contact & Location

Phone
(610) 328–8352
Address

500 College Ave.
Parrish Hall 135
Swarthmore, PA 19081

Career Service Hours

M 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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.