While we were focused on just getting some help on a project, we quickly realized that the student was incredible, and ultimately hired her as a summer intern. We saw her work ethic and skills, and got an inside track on hiring her.
You can have any of these projects completed by a Western student or choose from applicants across the country. Clicking the project name will take you over to the Parker Dewey platform and allow you to make edits before posting your project request. You can also use the form above to connect with the Parker Dewey team about a custom request or to ask any questions.
Click on the link above to create your own project. You can determine the project scope, deadlines, and other details. If you need help, please reach out at info@parkerdewey.com.
Create a social media content calendar with 2 posts per day for the next month. The posts should have a good mix of thought leadership, informational, and promotional content.
Assist in the development of a diversity best practices manual. Identify between 10 and 20 thoughtful articles that highlight the importance of diversity in organizations. Summarize key points into a single document.
Research and draft a 1,200-1,600 word article/blog on a specific topic. The article should be consistent with existing articles posted on our website and other marketing channels. Reference at least two outside sources in the article, and carefully edit the final product.
Identify and research 15 companies that use one of your competitor’s services. Student will develop a spreadsheet outlining the offerings of each company and suggest strategies for why they may be willing to switch providers.
Evaluate the social media and PR efforts of five competitors and your channels. The review will include the competitors' presence on social media, recent press coverage, etc. You'll receive a summary of the findings and recommendations.
Assist in developing a financial model to evaluate and present a new initiative. Organization will provide access to information and determine how student will present final results (report, spreadsheet, etc.).
Assist with making various changes to a website. This could include minor changes such as reformatting pages and changing images. Or it could involve creating a new website or doing a complete overhaul to an existing site.
Help an organization create and maintain a positive presence within the local community. This may include drafting content for local publications and social media, event planning, and/or strategic outreach.
Develop a series of 3-5 emails to help promote an upcoming initiative. The emails will be sent out sequentially and should play off each other to drive engagement.
Create a market analysis for a specific industry. As part of this, determine and provide details on existing companies in the space. In addition, determine trends associated with the growth of the space and key drivers of success or failure.
Review a job description and identify 25 candidates you think would be good for the position. Provide a brief justification as to why you selected these specific candidates, as well as potential questions for each to use in an interview.
The short-term nature makes it easy for you to leverage Micro-Internships, while allowing college students to complete assignments around their schedules.
