Getting Started
When you are launching 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:
- Create/Update your resume. If you don't have a resume yet or would like a professional to review it, set up an appointment with a Career Counselor at Regis University’s Center for Career and Professional Development. In addition, LinkedIn provides many resources.
- Create an account on LinkedIn. This can help you establish your professional network and online presence, and it's easy to get started.
- Review Your Core Competencies. The skills employers most value are not tied to a major, but are actually things like communication, problem solving, and adaptability. Understanding these skills and how to communicate them is invaluable.
- Get assistance. The Center for Career and Professional Development at Regis University is here to help.
Keep your resume and LinkedIn profile up-to-date as you gain more experiences.
Apply to Opportunities
Don't wait for a full-time internship to gain professional experience. 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,
- Visit Parker Dewey. You can see what Micro-Internships are available once you create an account.
- Complete your profile.
- 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!
Success Lab Micro-Internships
As part of the Success Lab program, students will receive resources and guidance to help them explore careers, network with professionals, and improve their resumes with real, professional experience. Click here to learn more about the Success Lab program.
If you have been selected to participate in the Success Lab program, please add 'Regis University Success Lab' to the Affiliations section of your Parker Dewey profile.
This affiliation has the ability to unlock exclusive Micro-Internship opportunities. If you have questions about the Success Lab program, contact career@regis.edu.
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:
- 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!
- 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.
- Use your resources (knowledge from class and other experiences, mentors, faculty, etc.) to complete the project to the best of your ability.
- 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:
- Complete a brief survey about your experience.
- Review the feedback you receive from your supervisor.
- Update your resume/LinkedIn profile.
- Stay in touch with your Micro-Internship Supervisor.
- Apply to another Micro-Internship!
