Greetings! I’m delighted to introduce myself – I’m Rachel Hirsh, a member of the staff at the McCree Center of Life Success. I’m excited to share an opportunity worth exploring this year: the micro-internship experience. Micro-internships offer a remarkable journey for three compelling reasons: they provide a sneak peek into the work, help you establish an initial connection, and facilitate valuable networking.
Micro-internships offer an introduction to project-based work within specific fields. Because they involve short-term projects, they serve as an excellent way to dip your toes into a career path you’re eager to learn more about.
The subsequent advantage of delving into micro-internships lies in their ability to help you enter the professional arena. You have the chance to leave a lasting impression on the people you collaborate with, potentially leading to more comprehensive internships or even job opportunities. Additionally, these internships contribute to your resume by offering firsthand, practical job experience.
Lastly, engaging in a micro-internship is an effective strategy to foster connections. Workplace connections hold immense importance, considering that a substantial 85% of job placements occur through networking. Surprisingly, CNBC reports that as much as 70% of jobs are never publicly advertised. Instead, they’re either internally circulated or tailored for candidates introduced to recruiters via networking.
This semester, the McCree Center of Life Success is actively seeking micro-interns to join our team! Keep an eye out for upcoming postings – an opportunity you won’t want to miss!
