HBS Managing the Future of Work
Defining experience: How micro internships build skills and boost productivity
Oct 18, 2023
Explore the transformative benefits of micro-internships for students and employers. Learn how they boost skill-based hiring and increase diversity. Discover ways to address objections from HR departments and leverage employee resource groups. Explore the demographics and benefits of micro-internships. Understand the negative implications of labor market mismatches and the shift towards a skills-based hiring approach. Uncover the future of Parker Dewey and the market's unmet needs.
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Quick takeaways
- Traditional hiring criteria like GPA and major often fail to predict job readiness and fit for a role.
- Micro-internships offer short-term paid projects that provide real-world experience, helping students explore different industries and roles.
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The inefficiency of traditional hiring criteria
Traditional hiring criteria such as GPA, major, and academic selectivity of the school have been found to be poor indicators of job readiness. They often fail to predict a good hire or a candidate's fit for a role. These criteria do not effectively assess skills and can result in high turnover rates for recent college graduates in their first jobs.
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