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Internships, externships, co-ops, and other similar engagements have a much more significant commitment with limited flexibility. These types of programs tend to last at least ten weeks, are timed around the academic calendar, and require significant oversight to plan and manage.
In comparison, Parker Dewey offers flexibility around project length and timing, and provides students/grads with an assortment of paid opportunities that typically kick off within a few days (if not sooner). This permits students/grads to determine their availability, while allowing the project to be completed according to a client’s schedule and needs. You will use the knowledge that you have gained through your academic coursework and other professional and extracurricular experiences to complete the projects and will usually work independently allowing you to demonstrate the attention to detail, grit, persistence, etc. that can be difficult for an organization to discern from your resume.
Similar to an internship or co-op program, Parker Dewey provides an excellent way of evaluating an individual’s skill fit with a company, should a full-time hiring need arise. Many companies are using these assignments to introduce their longer-term opportunities to current students, identify high-potential candidates, and evaluate them in an authentic setting.
Furthermore, these mutual auditions allow companies and students/grads to both effectively assess fit prior to committing to an internship or full-time role.
