Get Started with a Micro Internship

Micro Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns on the job. When you are launching your career, it's clear to see the kinds of opportunity an internship like this can provide. Not only can you explore different career paths and work on interesting assignments, you can also demonstrate your abilities to potential employers while building your professional portfolio and network too.

Unlike traditional internships, micro internships can take place year-round, typically range from five (5) to 40 total hours of work, and are due between one (1) week and one (1) month after kick-off. Todfay, micro-Internships are used by companies ranging from those in the Fortune 100 to emerging start-ups, and go across diffferent departments including (but not limited to sales, marketing, technology, HR, and finance.

In all, these projects enable students to demonstrate their skills, explore career paths, and build their networks as they seek the right full-time role after graduation Beyond that, your academic experience will improve as you apply what is taught in the classroom to the real world (and vice versa) while still completing your degree. Interested in learning more about micro internships? Email us at career@kean.edu to schedule a meeting with a member of the Career Services team or click here.

Undecided or unsure about your adacemic major? Before siging up for your next micro internship, find a major and career path that is right for you by first completing your Focus 2 Career assessment.

Curious about recieivng academic credit for your micro internship? It's possible! Email us at career@kean.edu to learn more.