Career Services counsels students and alumni as they explore professional directions. Since career development is preparation for life, our mission is to help you gain self-understanding and connect your interests, values, and skills with knowledge about careers and life beyond Swarthmore College. In support of that mission, we build relationships with faculty, colleagues, and students’ families, and serve as a resource for employers and graduate schools.
Check out our job and internship search tools. First-time users must request access from Career Services. Learn more about how to register for and log in to Handshake, or begin searching with any of the links below:
Need help getting started? Make an appointment with a career counselor to develop your path today. Need help with preparing your resumes, CVs, cover letters and personal statements? Then talk with one of our Career Peer Advisors or simply drop in Monday–Friday, 1–4:30 p.m. to meet with one of them in person.
An externship is a mentored job-shadow experience that offers a glimpse into a career with the guidance of a fellow Swattie or professional.
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