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Micro-Internships

Making it easy for Professional and Continuing Education students to execute professional assignments, build and demonstrate skills, and explore career paths.

What are Micro-Internships?

Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects allow you to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build your networks as you seek the right full-time role. Unlike traditional internships, Micro-Internships:

  • Can take place year-round
  • Typically range from 10 to 40 hours of work
  • Are typically due between one week and one month after kick-off.

Micro-Internships are used by companies ranging from those in the Fortune 100 to emerging start-ups both in Vermont and across the U.S. Micro-Internships are facilitated via the Parker Dewey platform, which connects Students/Recent Grads with Organizations in need of support.

Getting Started

When you are switching or progressing in your career, Micro-Internships provide a tremendous opportunity. You can explore different career paths and work on interesting projects all while building your resume and GETTING PAID!

But first:

  1. Ensure your resume is up-to-date. Applicants with resumes are more likely to be selected for Micro-Internships.
  2. Create an account on LinkedIn. This can help you establish your professional network and online presence, and it's easy to get started.  
  3. Explore your career options. When considering Micro-Internship opportunities, be open about the ways your skills could be applied to different industries. 

Keep your resume and LinkedIn profile up-to-date as you gain more experiences.

Apply to Opportunities

Micro-Internships can be done at all stages of your academic career and let you learn about different companies, roles, and career paths!

To begin,

  1. Visit Parker Dewey. You can see what Micro-Internships are available once you create an account. 
  2. Complete your profile.
  3. Apply to projects that interest you. Be sure to be professional in all communications with the prospective employer. 

Be sure to return to the Parker Dewey platform regularly to keep on applying to new opportunities!

On the Job

Selected for a Micro-Internship? Congratulations!  When you receive the notification via email, you’ll also receive a checklist of recommended next steps, including:

  1. Schedule your kickoff meeting. Email the project contact to set up a time to discuss the Micro-Internship real-time. Remember, communicate professionally, ask good questions, and make sure you understand what's expected. And be prepared - the project supervisor is counting on you to do a GREAT job!
  2. Sign up for Parker Dewey's payroll system. You will be paid directly by Parker Dewey, and the link is provided in your congratulations email.
  3. Use your resources (knowledge from class and other experiences, mentors, faculty, etc.) to complete the project to the best of your ability.
  4. Complete the project by the deadline(s) that you and your project supervisor identify.

If you have questions, reach out to support@parkerdewey.com at any time.

After Your Micro-Internship

When you complete your Micro-Internship, you will receive a checklist of things to do such as:

Frequently Asked Questions