Micro-internships
The search for meaningful work experience can be challenging, especially when juggling a busy class schedule. A micro-internship may be the answer you're looking for. Our partnership with the Parker Dewey organization gives you year-round access to short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns.
A micro-internship allows you to explore new industries, strengthen your skills, and expand your professional network virtually. Unlike most traditional internships, micro-internships can take place year-round, range from 10 to 40 hours total, and are short-term, typically due one week to one month after receiving the project.
Micro-internship details
During your micro-internship, you will:
- Explore the careers and companies that intrigue you
- Find work that fits with your demanding academic schedule
- Apply classroom learning to real business challenges
- Gain valuable professional experience for your resumé
- Develop the self-knowledge and enduring confidence that only experience can provide
- Build relationships with employers aligned with your professional goals
All D'Amore-McKim graduate students and alumni may be eligible to participate in micro-internships. You are encouraged to work with your career advisor when considering applying for a micro-internship.
International students
Students in F-1 and J-1 status are responsible to confirm their eligibility for off-campus work authorization by consulting the Office of Global Services (OGS) website, calling our office, or by visiting us during walk-in advising hours. Eligible F-1/J-1 international students must request and be approved for the appropriate work authorization before they can begin an experiential learning opportunity.
When you're ready to begin your search, create a Career Launcher profile and upload your resumé at the Parker Dewey website—be sure to build your profile thoughtfully, as micro-internships are highly competitive.
Browse the details on available assignments and apply to those that seem the most interesting. These positions often fill the same day they're posted, so start early to secure the right opportunities for you.
You'll work on a strategic project for your micro-internship host company that will allow you to experience the company's culture and help advance its business goals. Your project will be similar to projects typically given to interns or new hires at the company.
Micro-internships are available year-round and range from 10 to 40 hours total. You'll complete and submit all tasks remotely by the due date, between one week and one month after kick-off.
After completing your micro-internship project, you'll outline your accomplishments and submit them to your employer, who will provide constructive feedback on your performance. You can then identify as an independent consultant for Parker Dewey on your resumé and LinkedIn profile.
Sample micro-internship projects
Finance
- Financial analysis
- Financial modeling
- Industry analysis
Human Resources
- Candidate sourcing
- Evaluating competitive best practices
- Job description review
IT
- Updating user manuals
- User experience testing
- Website updates
Marketing
- Content creation
- Market research
- Social media content calendar creation
Operations
- Community relations
- Data cleansing
- Vendor research
Sales
- CRM cleansing
- Lead generation
- Prospect research
FAQs
All micro-internships are virtual.
You may repeat micro-internships with an employer—even if the micro-internship takes place in a different term or academic year. Once familiar with a company, an employer may ask you to continue working on a project or take on a related project if they like your work.
Please note that students on an F-1 visa will need to apply for CPT for each project they complete.
Your employer will determine your pay rate according to your responsibilities. Micro-internship postings will include the payment offered.
You may also find a volunteer opportunity through one of our nonprofit partners. If you're interested in pursuing a nonprofit micro-internship, connect with your career advisor to explore your options.
Ask good questions at the start—you need to understand why the client wants this project done and how they expect the finished product to look. Once you're clear on the expectations, set reasonable milestones that you know you can achieve, and reach out immediately to the company and Parker Dewey if you encounter a challenge you don't know how to handle. Make sure you complete your project 100% to the best of your ability. We advise having a peer check your work before you turn it in.
Get started today
→ Create a Parker Dewey account
→ Set up a profile
→ Review opportunities aligned with your interests
→ Log in frequently to see what's new
→ Apply right away if you're interested, as positions fill quickly