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title: Comparing an investment in Micro-Internships to traditional recruiting tactics
description: Micro-Internships help your recruiting budget stretch further by offering a low-risk way to reach, attract, and audition college students and recent graduates. View our comparison to see the impact your current campus recruiting expenses could have when used to launch a Micro-Internship program.
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# [Comparing an investment in Micro-Internships to traditional recruiting tactics](https://www.parkerdewey.com/blog/comparing-an-investment-in-micro-internships-to-traditional-recruiting-tactics)

 Written by [Michele Aymold](https://www.parkerdewey.com/blog/author/michele-aymold) | Dec 4, 2019 6:08:51 PM

Micro-Internships help your recruiting budget stretch further by offering a low-risk way to reach, attract, and audition college students and recent graduates. View our comparison to see the impact your current campus recruiting expenses could have when used to launch a Micro-Internship program.

<https://www.parkerdewey.com/hubfs/Micro-Internships-vs-Traditional-Recruiting.pdf>

## Micro-Internships

For an average project cost of just $400, each Micro-Internship provides: 

- Access to college students and recent graduates nationwide
- An average of 10 applicants per project
- Ability for hiring managers to collaboratively audition candidates year-round

Moreover, you'll support college students and recent graduates from all backgrounds by providing opportunities to add real work experience to their resume while working with your existing team. 

## Traditional Campus Recruiting Tactics

While traditional campus recruiting tactics have a time and a place, their overall effectiveness can be questionable. Consider re-allocating funds to pilot a Micro-Internship program and see more meaningful results. 

### Job Ads

For an average cost of $400, you could run a sponsored job posting for 30 days and get a top of page position and countless resumes that need to be reviewed. ([Proven](https://blog.proven.com/how-much-to-post-a-job))

### Career Fairs

For about $3,000, your recruiting team can attend a single-day job fair and exchange corporate swag for resumes from candidates who need more information before applying. ([The Tech](https://thetech.com/2013/09/20/careerfair-v133-n39))

### Internships

For about $7,000, you could work with one intern for 10-12 weeks in summer, excluding access to candidates such as student athletes that are unable to participate. ([Internships.com](https://www.internships.com/employer/resources/program/interntoemployee))

### Scholarships

For an average cost of $10,000 per award, your company can award one hardworking student funds to pay for a fraction of tuition and fees for one semester. ([Example scholarship program](https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/programs/burger-king-scholars-program/))

### Apprenticeships

For approximately $50,000, you can support the educational and career aspirations of one member of your community through experiential learning. ([Invest In Work](https://www.investinwork.org/-/media/Files/volume-one/Apprenticeship%20Benefits%20and%20Costs%20A%20Roadmap%20to%20Measurement.pdf?la=en))

 

**Ready to try out Micro-Internships for Hiring?**

[View full post](https://www.parkerdewey.com/blog/comparing-an-investment-in-micro-internships-to-traditional-recruiting-tactics)

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