Today, Maria talks with Jeffrey Moss, Founder and CEO of Parker Dewey, a mission-oriented organization that helps connect great talent with great companies. Parker Dewey has the largest network of highly motivated college students and recent graduates who are excited to complete short-term, professional assignments, known as micro-internships. During these micro-internships, they can demonstrate their grit and exceed expectations as they seek the right full-time role or internship. Micro-Internships also help companies identify and evaluate prospective job candidates for when hiring needs arise. As a result, organizations improve hiring effectiveness, enhance diversity, and drive retention. Jeffrey and I discuss how micro-internships help students and recent graduates explore various career options by working on a range of projects for companies of different sizes so they can decide what work they want to do and who they want to work for through real-life professional experiences. If you are a student or recent graduate, our discussion will inspire you and provide guidance on how to explore your career and get your foot in the door of potential employers while you get paid for completing professional assignments. Tune in to learn from an inspiring leader who has been creating equitable access to professional experiences as a pathway to a successful career, for everyone.
Production team:
Host : Maria Xenidou
Introduction Voice: David Bourne
Contact us:
impactlearningpodcast(at)gmail.com
Music credits:
Like Lee performed by The Mini Vandals
Transition sounds: Swamp Walks performed by Jingle Punks
Where to find more about Jeffrey Moss and his projects:
Mentioned in this episode:
Article on EdSurge: Colleges Move to Help Students Find Remote Internships. None Include Fetching Coffee.
Listen to this episode and explore:
Jeffrey’s early learning memories and his internship experiences (3:50)
The origin story of Parker Dewey (8:24)
How they design effective micro-internships (12:16)
Parker Dewey's business model: frictionless, simple and efficient (15:21)
Experiential recruiting: a two-way assessment for both the company and the student (20:09)
How students can select micro-internships to build 21st-century skills (23:40)
How Parker Dewey helps students with internship and employment options during the current pandemic (25:32)
The process of providing feedback and guidance to the students (28:46)
How Parker Dewey ensures that students are engaged and motivated (31:19)
The eligibility criteria for international students interested in micro-internships (32:27)
Jeffrey’s advice to seniors in college amid the pandemic (33:21)
How hiring managers can leverage micro-internships in lieu of cancelled internships (38:54)
What Jeffrey wants to leave his mark on during his lifetime (42:16)