FirstHand (Formerly Vault)

FirstHand/Vault provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work within an industry, company, or profession—and how to position yourself to launch and build the career you want. FH/Vault is best known for its influential rankings, ratings, and reviews on thousands of top employers and hundreds of internship programs. The data used to compile these rankings and reviews are collected and verified through directed surveys of active employees and enrolled students. FH/Vault also provides detailed information on nearly 5,000 companies in more than 120 industries. In addition, it provides extensive information on more than 840 professions. This includes education requirements, skill requirements, salaries, advancement prospects, and more.

How to Access:

  1. First time users will need to register using their swarthmore.edu address. Alumni can use their personal email address. Click on “No Account Yet. Register now.”
  2. Fill out your profile.
  3. Confirm your email address. If you don’t see the confirmation email, check your other email folders.

How to Access the Guides:

  1. On the navigation bar, click on “The Library” or “Careers.”
  2. Click on “Guides.”
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