S7 Ep5: How to Gain Experience When Short on Time

The problem: Building your resume with professional experiences is key to making your application stand out, but you don’t have the time to fit extra activities into your already jam-packed schedule. 

The solution: Micro-internships! Whether you’re limited on time or simply want to test out a potential career path, these short-term opportunities are the perfect way to gain experience without completely overwhelming your to-do list. Listen to today’s episode of Work Like a Laker to find out how, when, and why you should apply!

Read the full transcript here.

Resources:

• Micro-Internships and Short-term Experiences Site
• Build Projects through Open Avenues
• Additional, unaffiliated micro experiences to explore:
  • Work Simplr: Short-term, paid, project-based work opportunities.
  • Forage Job Simulations: Job simulations build real-life skills for real-life roles, offering a window into the company and a preview of their day-to-day. Job sims are 100% free, open access and self-paced.

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