Virtual Job Simulation Programs
Want to learn what it's like to work for a leading company? Virtual job simulations allow you to “work” for a real firm, but in a simulated format—so you can build your skills and your personal brand and explore what your day-to-day could look like working in different industries.
Through these virtual job simulation programs, you can discover different career paths and learn valuable skills in a risk-free environment. You'll gain confidence and perspective by completing simulated assignments designed by real employers—and potentially raise your profile with them for a future job.
Program details
- Sample what work is like at leading companies
- Discover career paths you may not have considered
- Build confidence and gain skills to get you work-ready
- Apply classroom learning to business challenges
- Compare your results to actual projects completed by real employees
- Gain a personalized certificate of completion for your resumé and LinkedIn profile
We encourage all D'Amore-McKim graduate students and alumni to participate in virtual job simulations.
Once you register and choose your virtual job simulation, you'll be briefed online on your assignment.
A typical program takes five or six hours to complete. You'll complete and submit all tasks virtually, working at your own pace.
To get an idea of the format and scope, check out this strategy consulting virtual job simulation program from Boston Consulting Group.
Sample companies
FAQs
Yes, you can participate in multiple virtual job simulations for different companies.
D'Amore-McKim students and alumni can participate in these programs for free. You won't receive compensation for your participation.
The virtual job simulation can get you job-ready in several ways. Besides the skills you'll learn and the confidence you'll gain, you can also make your Forage profile accessible to recruiters once you've completed a program. You can showcase your certificate on LinkedIn—and if you eventually apply for a job with your virtual employer, you have a distinguishing feature on your resumé highlighting your long-standing interest in the company.
Yes, both domestic and international students are welcome to participate! Virtual job simulations do not require CPT authorization.
No, virtual job simulations are simulated courses that do not require an interview to complete.
At D'Amore-McKim, experiential learning is more than a feature. It's the foundation. This immersive, hands-on approach to learning empowers you to connect theory to practice, build critical skills for your resumé, clarify your career goals, and lead with confidence.
Learn how to leverage experiential learning opportunities here.
Get started today
→ Set up a profile
→ Review opportunities aligned with your interests
→ Register for your virtual job simulation