Career-Ready Mini Internship
Job Description
Career-Ready Mini Internship — Fall 2025
8 week INTENSIVE mini-internship. This is for you if you are thinking about how to be better at landing internships/future employment.
Offered by ESG Real Estate Lab
Overview
- ESG Real Estate Lab is a think tank focused on AI, real estate, finance, and sustainability. Our work spans newsletters, events, research reports, sustainability reports, and student-led programs. We’re seeking motivated interns to join our career-focused mini-internship, designed to give students practical skills and guidance to strengthen their professional presence and network.
- This internship is a career-development role for students who want actionable insights, hands-on exercises, and personalized guidance to prepare for professional opportunities.
What You’ll Work On
- Career Mapping & Goal Setting: Define short- and long-term goals, map out career interests, and create a personal 6–12 month action plan.
- LinkedIn & Personal Branding: Build a professional online presence, grow your network, and develop a content strategy to showcase skills and expertise.
- Networking & Informational Interviews: Learn how to reach out to professionals, alumni, and industry contacts; practice networking techniques.
- Interview Preparation: Gain confidence through mock interviews, behavioral question practice, and tips for virtual and in-person interviews.
- Professional Communication & Workplace Readiness: Email etiquette, meetings, workplace culture, and productivity strategies.
- Applications & Job Search Strategy: Identify opportunities, track applications, and develop a repeatable workflow to maximize success.
- Career Action Plan & Wrap-Up: Present your personalized plan, receive mentor feedback, and define next steps for internships and jobs.
Ideal Candidates
- Skills: Motivated to learn, organized, strong written communication, and proactive in seeking guidance.
- Mindset: Curious, goal-oriented, collaborative, and open to feedback and iteration.
- Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and graduate students of all majors. Diverse perspectives are valued.
Learning Outcomes
- By the end of this mini-internship, you will have:
- A personalized 6–12 month career action plan.
- A strengthened LinkedIn profile and professional online presence.
- Practical experience with networking, informational interviews, and professional communication.
- Exposure to a structured, mentorship-driven approach to career preparation.
Details
- Timeline: Fall 2025, starting Monday, October 6, for 8 consecutive weeks
- Format: Remote (weekly 30-minute sessions; optional exercises outside class)
- Commitment: ~30–60 minutes/week
- Compensation: Unpaid
Recommended: Join our LinkedIn page to get a better understanding/feel of what we do: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-real-estate-laboratory/