Market Research Remote Externship Lab

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Market Research
Drive winning business strategy through best-in-class market research
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Overview

In this externship program, students will learn strategic consulting skills to analyze and evaluate challenges from non-profit organizations using consulting frameworks, in an overall effort to help them solve their important problems. Selected individuals will be paired with a specific non-profit organization and dive into their strategic problems, such as development, impact assessment, process improvements, talent engagement, communication, and strategic positioning. Throughout this externship program, professionals from PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) will provide mentorship and coaching.

The Experience

  • Learn about the strategy consulting process and how to help create value for a non-profit client based on their vision and mission
  • Research and develop an understanding of a given field
  • Analyze complex problems ranging from fundraising and development, stakeholder management, impact measurement, as well as use consulting frameworks to help identify problem areas and propose solutions
  • Learn to gather, analyze, and visualize data to inform problem areas and possible solutions
  • Create and deliver a compelling presentation to a non-profit client that incorporates valuable insights, trends, and recommendations

Qualifications

  • Ambitious undergraduate students with an interest in consulting, strategy, and non-profits. This program is for students who would like to understand the consulting profession while generating ideas to help impact non-profit organizations.

Program Overview

In today's data-driven world, business leaders constantly gather intelligence to inform their strategies. Whether you aspire to work in consulting, marketing, product development, or any analytical role, market research skills will boost your impact and career advancement.

This hands-on externship equips you with the tools and frameworks to capture meaningful insights and build your market research skills...the superpower that drives smarter decisions. You'll learn to uncover real customer needs, validate ideas early, pinpoint targeted messaging, and spot new opportunities.

With these versatile abilities, you'll be prepared to excel in any analytical role while making a real impact on business strategy and product development. Join us and build both your skills and career as an insight-driven decision maker who can turn data into strategic advantage. The knowledge you'll gain is invaluable at any stage, whether you're starting your journey or looking to take the next step.

What you will do during the Externship

During this project, you will:

  • Learn methodologies for conducting secondary market research and competitive analysis.
  • Gather data on industry landscape and key players through secondary sources.
  • Collect first-hand data through primary research interviews.
  • Synthesize primary and secondary findings to develop recommendations.
  • Present research insights and analysis to stakeholders.

This Is Perfect For You If:

This program is ideal for those who are curious, analytical, and eager to solve real-world problems through research. No specific background is required, just an interest in building core skills that are invaluable across many fields, including consulting, marketing, product development, design, academic research, and journalism.

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New applications are not currently being accepted.

Rolling start dates

Submit your application as soon as you can.

Part-time and fully remote

This Externship is a 10-hour-per-week fully remote experience where all meetings and events are recorded.

Receive your start date with your acceptance letter

This remote Externship will last 4 weeks.

Geographical Eligibility

This Externship is open to applicants all around the world.

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Submit your application as soon as you can.

This Externship is a 10-hour-per-week fully remote experience where all meetings and events are recorded.

This Externship is a 10-hour-per-week fully remote experience where all meetings and events are recorded.

Receive your start date with your acceptance letter

Receive your start date with your acceptance letter

Geographical Eligibility

Geographical Eligibility

About

Paragon One

Paragon One is the ultimate launchpad for Gen Z talent, bridging the gap between education and the workforce. Founded by a team from MIT, our mission is to empower underserved communities and unlock your potential through transformative work-based learning experiences.

We're not just about jobs; we're about careers that matter, which is why we've teamed up with industry giants like National Geographic, PwC, HP Tech Ventures, Beats by Dr. Dre, The Home Depot, Meta, HSBC, and HUGO BOSS. Together, we're changing the game.

We're pioneering new working methods, embracing cutting-edge technology, and setting trends. All while granting students unparalleled networking opportunities with Fortune 500s and leading brands, opening doors to a world of possibilities. Paragon One externs aren't just a part of the global network; they're influencing it.

Ready to be a part of something bigger?

Paragon One is not accepting or considering any applications for this Externship through other channels. Any effort to apply or reach out to Paragon One separately will adversely affect a student’s application.

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Market Research

Paragon One Market Research Remote Externship Lab

Drive winning business strategy through best-in-class market research

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This EXTERNSHIP is currently closed. new applications are not being accepted.
We are finalizing details for 2023 programs. please check back in november 2022 for updated externship opportunities.
This PRACTICUM is currently closed. new applications are not being accepted.
THIS EXTERNSHIP IS CURRENTLY CLOSED BUT WILL BE AVAILABLE AGAIN SOON. PLEASE CHECK BACK IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
THIS PRACTICUM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED BUT WILL BE AVAILABLE AGAIN SOON. PLEASE CHECK BACK IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
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Rolling start dates
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Applications for this Practicum are rolling and students will be evaluated on a first come first serve basis. Applications will close when the Practicum is full.

Part-time and fully remote
This Externship is a 10-hour-per-week fully remote experience where all meetings and events are recorded.
This Practicum is a 10-hour-per-week fully remote experience where all meetings and events are recorded.
Externship starts
Externship starts
Externship starts
Practicum starts
Receive your start date with your acceptance letter

This remote Externship will last

This remote Practicum will last

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Stipend

Students who successfully complete their externships will receive their educational stipends at the end of the program.

Required Academic Standing

This Externship is open to undergraduate students only.

This Practicum is open to undergraduate students only.

Required Academic Standing

This Externship is open to undergraduate students and graduate students.

This Practicum is open to undergraduate students and graduate students.

Required Academic Standing

This Externship is open to undergraduate Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors only.

This Practicum is open to undergraduate students and graduate students.

Geographical Eligibility

This Externship is open to applicants all around the world.

This Externship is open to applicants all around the world.

Geographical Eligibility

This Externship is open only to applicants attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

This Externship is open to applicants all around the world.

Geographical Eligibility

This Externship is open only to applicants attending a college or university located in the United States.

This Externship is open only to applicants attending a college or university located in the United States.

Required Academic Standing

This Externship is open to graduate students only.

This Practicum is open to graduate students only.

Required academic standing

This Externships is open to high school students, undergraduate students, and graduate students.

This Practicum is open to high school students, undergraduate students, and graduate students.

Required academic standing

This Externships is open to high school students, undergraduate students, and graduate students. Young people not currently enrolled at an academic institution are also welcomed to apply.

This Practicum is open to high school students, undergraduate students, and graduate students. Youths not currently enrolled at any academic institution are also welcomed to apply.

Paragon One is not accepting or considering any applications for this Externship through other channels. Any effort to apply or reach out to Paragon One separately will adversely affect a student’s application.
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Program Overview

In today's data-driven world, business leaders constantly gather intelligence to inform their strategies. Whether you aspire to work in consulting, marketing, product development, or any analytical role, market research skills will boost your impact and career advancement.

This hands-on externship equips you with the tools and frameworks to capture meaningful insights and build your market research skills...the superpower that drives smarter decisions. You'll learn to uncover real customer needs, validate ideas early, pinpoint targeted messaging, and spot new opportunities.

With these versatile abilities, you'll be prepared to excel in any analytical role while making a real impact on business strategy and product development. Join us and build both your skills and career as an insight-driven decision maker who can turn data into strategic advantage. The knowledge you'll gain is invaluable at any stage, whether you're starting your journey or looking to take the next step.

What you will do during the Externship

During this project, you will:

  • Learn methodologies for conducting secondary market research and competitive analysis.
  • Gather data on industry landscape and key players through secondary sources.
  • Collect first-hand data through primary research interviews.
  • Synthesize primary and secondary findings to develop recommendations.
  • Present research insights and analysis to stakeholders.

This Is Perfect For You If:

This program is ideal for those who are curious, analytical, and eager to solve real-world problems through research. No specific background is required, just an interest in building core skills that are invaluable across many fields, including consulting, marketing, product development, design, academic research, and journalism.

About
Paragon One
Paragon One is the ultimate launchpad for Gen Z talent, bridging the gap between education and the workforce. Founded by a team from MIT, our mission is to empower underserved communities and unlock your potential through transformative work-based learning experiences. We're not just about jobs; we're about careers that matter, which is why we've teamed up with industry giants like National Geographic, PwC, HP Tech Ventures, Beats by Dr. Dre, The Home Depot, Meta, HSBC, and HUGO BOSS. Together, we're changing the game. We're pioneering new working methods, embracing cutting-edge technology, and setting trends. All while granting students unparalleled networking opportunities with Fortune 500s and leading brands, opening doors to a world of possibilities. Paragon One externs aren't just a part of the global network; they're influencing it. Ready to be a part of something bigger?
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Testimonials

Meet Past Externs

Meet Past Students

"My externship with HP was a great example of how a single experience can change the course of a career. After my externship, I started getting interviews, and I started seeing my resume downloaded by recruiters. People called and said they wanted to learn more about the HP Tech Ventures Externship. It was something they’d never seen before, and they wanted to know more. Leveraging this experience has helped me in more ways than I can count, and now I am a summer analyst at an investment bank!"

Dawit Teshome
now interns @Windsor capital, llc

"I found myself as a recent graduate with no idea what I wanted to do with my life. Paragon One offered an exciting opportunity to explore and work with real-world companies alongside a cohort of like-minded individuals. The most significant benefit as an extern is the flexibility for career discovery. As someone who had almost no industry exposure, I had the chance to build my understanding of the marketing industry by researching ad-tech solutions and presenting my findings to the Facebook team."

Valerie Fong
NOW WORKS @Empire lakes productions

“I really want to emphasize that Paragon One offers many opportunities not just in social media and marketing but in finance, accounting, more. These unique and tailored experiences are a great way to not only develop in areas of your own interests but to also expand your knowledge in general. And they're easily accessible. Really anyone can do it. I did it. So I want to emphasize that the possibilities are there and to just go for them.”

Isabella DeIulis
NOW INTERNS @EXTREME NETWORKS

“I believe business and tech together have a transformative power to do good with high impact. That’s why I was so excited to get into the Paragon One Facebook Remote Externship program. It was a structured, intentional experience, and I got to enhance skills like market research, communicating to a strategic audience, and putting together insights in an easily digestible way.”

Jose Medina
NOW WORKS @DELOITTE

“I feel like a lot of people say diversity matters, but they don’t show it. This opportunity definitely showed it. I met people from all over the world with different backgrounds, who had similar interests to me. I don't think I would have ever had the chance to do a project with a company like Facebook outside of this. With this experience being through Paragon One and their connection to my university, it felt so much more accessible to me and not like a far off unattainable goal.”

McKenzie Templeton
NOW WORKS @Johnson city chamber of commerce

“There was mentorship and structure, but the people overseeing us didn’t force their ideas on us. I really liked the frank discussions at the weekly meetings and how the Facebook staff we interacted with showed genuine interest in our futures.”

Ryan Baladez
NOW interns @ACCENTURE
Application Process

After sending in your application, we'll reach out if we think you're a good fit. You'll send in a "Get to Know You" video and then participate in a live interview.

Week 1: Onboarding

During the first week of the program, you'll be setting goals for what you want to achieve in the upcoming weeks and familiarizing yourself with the industry, our platform, and your cohort.

Weeks 2-5: Research & Analysis

During the regular programming of the Externship, you will receive training and complete projects through our student platform. These exciting weeks are filled with weekly meetings, company meetings, student-led workshops, and virtual events like speaker series and networking sessions.

Present to Host Company

Top students will be selected to present their projects and findings to company leads and other senior leadership.

Here's how a Remote Externship works
Here's how a Remote Practicum works

We partner with leading brands to curate six to eight week programs designed for student success. By dedicating 10 hours a week, you’ll receive training, work on real problems, and network with professionals — all from the comfort of your own home.

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FAQs
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Is the externship with Paragon One or the Host Company?

Paragon One co-creates externship experiences with each hosting company – the outcomes, the training, the meeting agendas – it’s carefully crafted by both companies. The Paragon One team will manage your Weekly Meetings, Company Meetings, and additional support and feedback. You will meet with your host company, receive feedback from them, present your findings to them, and receive other opportunities to connect with them through out the program.

How long/how much time does the externship take?

All externships take 10-15 hours each week to be successful in the program. This encompasses the time spent learning and completing training, researching, and attending meetings. All externships are 6-8 weeks long. Be sure to check each program for its duration.

How are students able to network with representatives from Host Companies?

Like in professional roles, all your interactions with a company are networking. Networking is about building relationships and trust. Each Company Meeting is an opportunity to impress them and increase their perception of you as an extern. After you complete the program, we compile all the information about you and your work and share it with Host Companies so they can review students and reach out, respectively. Top students get additional opportunities to present their work and have follow-up discussions with company leads.

Can I use the externship for Class Credit?

Yes, you can. Remember that credit-bearing policies vary from institution to institution, so while we can support you to receive credit, you will want to check with your advisor or dean for approval first.

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