Occupational Well-being

The ability to pursue a fulfilling professional life on a variety of levels. 

Campus Resources for Career Wellness

• Read more about how your athletic career sets you apart from the competition!  
• How can the Office of Career Services help you? Read this information sheet to find out.
• Need some guidance on your career path, major, or a job search? Make and appointment with the Office of Career Services! 
• Sign in and explore Swarthmore's career internship and job database on HANDSHAKE, or the shared internship database on UCAN. 
• Do you identify as a first generation or low income (FLI) student? Here are additional resources you can explore.
• Networking is an important career skill, click here to connect with Swarthmore alumni.
• Academic advising is an important part of your academic wellness and the beginning of your professional career. Learn more about Academic advising and support.
• Looking for a campus job?  Start here.
• Click here to discover more about the employment trends among recent Swarthmore grads.

Community Resources for Career Wellness

• Explore non-profit professional opportunities
• Read some articles about Professional Literacy
• Listen to former women's soccer player Hannah Lichtenstein '18 address the challenges of leaving your sport on her site, Run Along. In the 60th episode Hannah dives into her own story. Listen in and share your own experiences.

Examples of Activities that Improve Career Wellness

• Take advantage of externships, internships and shadowing
• Seek opportunities where you can offer value to others
• Find volunteer opportunities where you can contribute your unique skills and talents that is both personally meaningful and valuable to your community.
• Take advantage of alumni and networking opportunities
• Volunteer broadly and daringly - step out of your comfort zone to try new work experiences you wouldn't normally try.