When you hear the word ‘internship’ it can feel big and out of reach. What if we make it smaller, literally?
Microinternships — which are short-term, more flexible, internship opportunities — give you relevant skills without a long-term commitment. For those who want to try new things while still figuring out their long-term career goals and ambitions, these can be great resume-building experiences.
There are other low-commitment opportunities, as well. Job simulations and IU coursework also help you gain confidence while building your career competency skills.
Micro-Internships: Parker Dewey 💻
Parker Dewey provides a flexible and accessible way for students to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional experience, all while giving students professional experiences.
What sets Parker Dewey apart is its accessibility—there are no lengthy application processes or competitive barriers, which makes opportunities available to students from all backgrounds and majors. Many of the projects are designed to be flexible, enabling students to complete them remotely and around their academic schedules.
Sound interesting to you? Read more about Parker Dewey.
Forage: Job Simulations 👀
Still want to explore your career interests without the commitment of an internship? Job simulations through Forage might be the right choice for you!
Job simulations are highly beneficial for undergraduate students. They offer a practical, low-risk way to explore career paths and gain hands-on experience without the commitment of a full-time role. These simulations mirror real-world tasks and challenges, allowing students to develop industry-specific skills and assess their fit within a particular job or sector. By participating in job simulations, students can enhance their problem-solving abilities, learn to manage real work scenarios and gain confidence before entering the workforce.
IU students can use Forage for free. Pick a simulation and get started!
Expand: IU’s Online Professional Development Courses ✍️
Sometimes taking classes is the best way to learn professional skills necessary for a certain industry. Expand is IU’s platform for delivering online non-credit and professional development coursework.
Departments and units all across IU deliver coursework that cover topics like Business, Data Analytics, Languages, and more! All of this coursework is completed through Canvas and can often be completed on your own time.
Go ahead and dabble in different industries and gain experiences that soundinterestingto you! When you try out these resources, be sure to share them on Momentum so you can level up and get prizes.