Center forCareer and Professional Advising
Jobs & Employer Connections
CCPA's Career Planning Guide for International Students and our Job Search Strategies guide can be helpful resources for your search.
Handshake
Handshake serves as the central online employment hub for Haverford students and alumni. Apply for internships or jobs, publish your resume, and sign up for on-campus interviews, career events, and appointments with career advisors, fellowship advisors, and graduate or professional school advisors.
Students can log in to their Handshake account directly by clicking on the blue button labeled, "Haverford College Single Sign On" and using their regular Haverford network login credentials. Check out these tips for getting started with Handshake. Please read Haverford's Student Recruiting Policies (Rights and Responsibilities).
Job & Internship Opportunities
When an employer wishes to recruit Haverford students, they will post a position in Handshake. Browse full-time and internship opportunities now.
Tip: Add the label “Alumni Referred” to your search to explore opportunities from alumni.
Resources by Interest
Browse suggested job search sites that the CCPA recommends.
Interviews
Employers conduct interviews for entry-level positions and some internships starting in early September. The first application deadlines are in late August/early September. Unless otherwise noted, all interviews are virtual in format. As a policy issue, CCPA does not provide excuses for missing classes for interviews. Learn more in Handshake.
Employer Information Sessions & Workshops
Employers and graduate schools sponsor events to share details on the opportunities they offer and give students a chance to ask questions. Skill-building workshops are also offered. RSVP in Handshake.
On-Campus & Part-Time Jobs
Visit the Student Employment page to learn about working while at Haverford.
Once you're ready, use the On-Campus & Part-Time Jobs Board to find on-campus employment and local opportunities including babysitting, yard care, tutoring jobs, and more.
Job Scam Awareness
Employment scams are on the rise. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, job scam reports surged 118% in 2023 from 2022. The Haverford student community hasn’t been spared from this trend, as job seekers report scams every year. Check out our handout to learn more and get tips for avoiding job scams and phishing attempts.
A comprehensive list of career planning and job search resources is available on Handshake.
Campus Philly
Haverford is a member of Campus Philly whose mission is to encourage college students to study, explore, live and work in the Greater Philadelphia tri-state region. Contains job and internships postings.
GoinGlobal
GoinGlobal is a leading provider of both country-specific and USA city-specific career and employment information.
Users self-register with Haverford email.
Idealist
Domestic and international jobs and internships with nonprofit and community organizations.
Management Consulted
One-stop consulting prep. Provides recruiting, interview prep, and skill-building help with interactive courses on topics like developing an effective resume and cover letter (with templates), networking (including how to write an effective cold networking email that will get opened), interviewing (with example videos, specific case interviews, drills, and 500 practice cases), and Excel and PowerPoint training.
Users self-register with Haverford email.
Traverse Jobs
A comprehensive resource for seeking a job on Capitol Hill and off the Hill in the fields of government relations, public policy and affairs, PR, communications, and political campaigns.
Access information available via Handshake.
Vault
Vault provides in-depth intelligence on what it's really like to work in an industry, company or profession—and how to position yourself to land that job. Search current jobs and internships, research a company, school or industry, get the inside scoop on what it’s really like, and find the career advice you need to launch your career.
Users self-register with Haverford email.
Disclaimer: The information listed herein is presented by the Center for Career and Professional Advising as a service to our users. This information should not be construed as an endorsement of the organizations offering the internship or employment opportunity. Applicants should contact the organizations directly to determine if opportunities are available. Applicants are strongly encouraged to research all employers and/or sponsors.