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| Guide: Career Launcher Tutorial (return to top of page) | |||||||||
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Type of Resource: Online guide |
Description: Step-by-step instructions on how to navigate and use Parker Dewey's platform as a "Career Launcher" (student/recent graduate). |
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| Webinars and Office Hours: Connect with Parker Dewey staff (return to top of page) |
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Type of Resource: Webinar/Office Hours |
Description: Students and recent graduates are invited to join Parker Dewey staff at the following regularly scheduled events for assistance and to learn more about the platform: Career Launcher FAQ Webinars: During these 45-minute webinars, students and recent graduates learn how to navigate the Parker Dewey platform, tips and tricks for making their applications stand out, and how these paid, professional projects can help them achieve their career goals. Student Office Hours: During these sessions, Parker Dewey staff are available to answer questions, review profiles, and offer specific feedback on application responses. 'Creating Your Own Opportunities' Webinar: Students and recent graduates learn how to reach out to specific companies of interest to inquire about the possibility of that company posting a Micro-Internship. |
Links: Career Launcher FAQ Webinars: https://info.parkerdewey.com/parkerdewey/studentfaqwebinar Student Office Hours: https://info.parkerdewey.com/student-office-hours 'Creating Your Own Opportunities' Webinar: https://info.parkerdewey.com/create-your-own-micro-internship-opportunities
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| Guide: Professional Communication Tips for Micro-Interns (return to top of page) |
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Type of Resource: Online guide/Examples |
Description: In any interaction you have with another professional, your communication is going to have a significant impact on how the other person perceives you. This holds true for every stage of the Micro-Internship process. At Parker Dewey, we want to help you shine when applying for and completing Micro-Internships, so we’ve compiled resources to help you make a fantastic, professional impression every step of the way. |
Link: Blog Post https://www.parkerdewey.com/blog/professional-communication-for-micro-interns |
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| Guide: Ace a short-answer application (return to top of page) |
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Type of Resource: Online guide/Examples |
Description: You're likely to be selected or rejected for a Micro-Internship solely based on a short-answer application process. Common examples include: tell us why you want to work here, why we should hire you, or what makes you unique from other candidates. Consider these tips the next time you need to ace such a short-answer application. |
Link: Blog Post https://www.parkerdewey.com/blog/short-answer-application Examples https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cj0mbZc1vzaAU-pXnFKfFONaSCVWy3Az2aeJX0De_x8/edit?usp=sharing |
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| Advice: You Asked, They Answered (return to top of page) |
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Type of Resource: Advice |
Description: Career Launchers have questions, and we have connections with answers! In this series, we have recruiters and other professionals offer their responses to questions provided by students and recent graduates. |
Links: How to answer, 'why should we hire you?' https://www.parkerdewey.com/blog/you-asked-they-answered-why-should-we-hire-you How important is my GPA? https://www.parkerdewey.com/blog/you-asked-they-answered-gpa-requirements How to reach out to a recruiter you haven't met https://www.parkerdewey.com/blog/reaching-out-to-recruiters How can nontraditional students stand out? https://www.parkerdewey.com/blog/you-asked-they-answered-non-traditional-students
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| Checklist: Micro-Internship Success Checklist (return to top of page) |
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Type of Resource: Checklist |
Description: Resources and tips to help selected Micro-Interns be as successful as possible while working on their project(s). |
Link: https://info.parkerdewey.com/micro-internship-success-checklist |
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| Checklist: Post Micro-Internship Checklist (return to top of page) |
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Type of Resource: Checklist |
Description: Action items/advice to help Micro-Interns who have recently completed their projects make the most of their experience/new connections. |
Link: https://info.parkerdewey.com/post-micro-internship-checklist |
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| Guide: Resume tips (return to top of page) |
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Type of Resource: Online Guide |
Description: Tips for making your resume stand out. |
Links: How To Add a Parker Dewey Micro-Internship to your Resume: https://info.parkerdewey.com/hubfs/Career%20Launcher%20Resources/Micro-Internship-Resume-LinkedIn.pdf Blog Post about making your resume stand out: https://www.parkerdewey.com/blog/resume
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| FAQ: Getting Paid as a Micro-Intern (return to top of page) |
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Type of Resource: FAQ |
Description: Every project on Parker Dewey is paid. This FAQ answers common questions about how those payments work. |
Link: https://info.parkerdewey.com/how-career-launcher-payments-work |
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| Resources: Additional Career Launcher Resources (return to top of page) |
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Type of Resource: Multiple/General |
Description: We have lots of resources for Career Launchers on the Parker Dewey platform. If you didn't find what you were looking for on this page, try this link or reach out to Partner Engagement Specialist Danielle Rueger-Miroewski at danielle@parkerdewey.com. |
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