Parker Dewey Micro-Internships Program for Students

GSAS Futures wants to support our graduate students amidst the difficult circumstances presented by COVID-19. In this effort we would like to encourage you to apply for a micro-internship through the Career Services micro-internship portal: a unique, paid professional development opportunity with alumni and employers from a wide variety of different professions. Micro-internships give GSAS students the chance to grow their professional networks, expand their industry knowledge, develop their skills and receive an on-the-ground introduction to careers that interest them.

Employers offering micro-internships have designed projects that can be accomplished remotely, and are therefore suitable for students seeking professional development opportunities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Students are encouraged to explore the professional possibilities of micro-internships whenever they feel the time is right on their professional journeys.

What is a micro-internship?

Micro-internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects enable students and recent graduates to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks as they seek the right full-time role. Unlike traditional internships, micro-internships can take place year-round, typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and are due between one week and one month after kick-off. Micro-internships are used by companies ranging from those in the Fortune 100 to emerging start-ups, and go across departments including sales, marketing, technology, HR, and finance. 

What are the benefits of a micro-internship?

  • Gain valuable professional development experience 
  • Explore a variety of career pathways
  • Work on interesting projects
  • Develop relationships with employers, Fordham alumni, and employee partners
  • Demonstrate your professional  skills and capabilities
  • Generate income

What are the benefits of a micro-internship for a graduate student (master’s or doctoral)?

  • Micro-internships are particularly well-suited for early career candidates seeking meaningful professional development opportunities and looking to build relationships with employer networks.
  • Micro-internships can introduce graduate students to professional opportunities where they may engage and apply their academic and professional training.
  • Graduate students in both professional and academic programs have opportunities to learn more about industries - e.g. specific companies and organizations - of interest to them.
  • Micro-internships offer graduate students a unique opportunity to experiment professionally while meaningfully participating in career development.

Applying for micro-internships with Fordham alumni and employee partners 

While starting an account with Parker Dewey enables students to apply for any posted micro-internship opportunities, GSAS students can expect to receive special consideration for projects that have been posted by Fordham alumni and employee partners. Micro-internship projects present the opportunity for rich engagement between current graduate students and the greater Fordham community. Consider using the search tool to filter for projects that have been posted by Fordham employers, and extend your professional networks to supporters of Fordham GSAS.