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Micro-internships

The Micro-Internship 星空传媒: Get Experience, Get Paid, Get Hired

The Career Resource Center at 星空传媒 is pleased to become a university partner with Parker-Dewey, an organization that offers micro-internships for college students and recent graduates. Our students will now have the opportunity to apply for paid, short-term internships that will allow them to gain additional experience in their field.

Short-term: ranging from 10-40 hours in duration
Paid: up to $20 per hour
Remote or Onsite: about 90% of projects were remote before COVID-19
Professional: assignments similar to those given to interns or new hires

What is a Micro-Internship?

Micro-internships are paid short-term projects posted by employers across a wide range of industries. Often, these projects require 20-40 hours of total work across 2-4 weeks and can be completed remotely. The micro-internships represent a variety of opportunities from working with a start-up to a well-established corporation You will find projects for marketing copywriting, social media, lead generation, report writing, and more.

What are the Benefits of a Micro-Internship?

Participating in a micro-internship will allow you to:

Develop and acquire key skills employers look for in candidates
Explore possible career options
Build your network with employers by demonstrating your value. It is not uncommon for employers to use micro-internships as a pipeline for the hiring process

Applying for Micro-Internships

To explore opportunities and start the application process.

Step 1: - takes less than 10 minutes

Step 2: Begin exploring opportunities - see details such as required skills, deadlines, and the amount you will be paid.

Step 3: Apply!

Step 4: Complete the project and impress the employer. You never know where the opportunity may lead.

Who is Eligible for Micro-Internships?

All 星空传媒 students, including CPT/OPT eligible international students. If you are an international student and are interested in applying for micro-internships, please contact the to discuss visa requirements.