FAQs: Urban Interns
What are the qualifications to register?
You must be at least 18 years of age, and a college student or college graduate. That’s it.
Is there a fee to sign up?
It’s free to post your profile and resume, and to contact employers regarding job postings on the site. (FYI, any user can view your profile, but only paying employers can view your resume or contact you through our system.)
But, want to supercharge your profile?
For $12.95, you can sign up for Urban Interns Premium which includes a highlighted listing within search results which looks like this.
To register and get started, click here.
I’d be happy to help out around an office or run some errands, but doing laundry isn’t for me.
No problem. When you sign up on the website, you can specify which particular tasks you’re interested in doing.
Who pays me?
The people who hire you do. You will work for them (either as an employee or independent contractor, as you both decide) not for Urban Interns.
How can I increase my chances of getting contacted by an employer?
Here are some do’s and don’ts:
- DO upload a photo of yourself
- DO upload your resume
- DON’T make your username unprofessional. Remember that because your name and contact info are protected until you reveal them, your username is the first thing employers see about you.
- DO put specific expertise and types of roles you’re seeking in your bio. But don’t make your bio longer than 1-2 paragraphs…keep it to the point.
- DON’T wait for employers to come to you. Reach out to employers about specific jobs
- DO be open to unpaid opportunities. They can be great ways to network and fill your days, and they can often lead to paid positions.
***Urban Interns is not an agency. While the above represents some of the feedback we’ve heard from employers on our site, we do not guarantee that following these guidelines will land you an interview.
For more information, contact us at help@urbaninterns.com.