There's no denying that computer coding and development projects require specialized skills that not everybody has. Fortunately, Parker Dewey has compiled a working list of resources that can help everybody - from a beginner looking for basic courses to experienced programmers wanting to brush up on their skills. Please note that the majority of these resources can be used for free and if you choose to purchase access, Parker Dewey will not reimburse you.

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Lead generation projects are the most common Micro-Internships posted on our platform, and for good reason. These projects allow busy Sales professionals to focus on what really matters - selling - rather than having to spend valuable time researching and sourcing leads.

Time and time again we hear from Career Launchers asking how they can improve their profiles, land more projects, and leverage Micro-Internships to their fullest. In order to address these questions, we've asked some of our most experienced Career Launchers to provide some advice.

HR leaders are under massive pressure to fill open roles, enhance diversity, and retain talent. Unfortunately, with unemployment near record lows the challenges of doing so are intense. While companies compete for the same candidates who possess the “right” academic pedigree, major, and GPA, all professionals remain frustrated with increasing workloads.

When I saw this post from George Anders, I cheered. By viewing gigs as a pathway, the value to college students goes beyond the money as it lets them demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks while they seek the right full-time role upon graduation. For companies, the value also goes beyond the work as they can identify and assess talent in a more authentic way, thereby driving enhanced diversity, improved hiring effectiveness, and better retention.

This post was written by Sarah Landes.

The new report from Strada Institute for the Future of Work and Burning Glass Technologies, The Permanent Detour: Underemployment’s Long-term Effects on the Careers of College Graduates, is a must-read for anyone interested in college-to-career transitions.

This post originally appears on Fast Company and was re-posted with permission from author Art Markman.
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This post originally appeared on LinkedIn Pulse and was re-posted with permission from author Kate Szumanski.