Today’s blog is an interesting company that I came across
during a web search. This opportunity is
only for college students (sadly enough), but I think it’s a great
opportunity. It’s called Mindsumo, and what they do is have
companies post up problems or challenges that need solutions. College students provide said solutions, and
earn prizes if their solutions are picked or some resume information even if
they do not win. There is also a reward
system, but you need an account to learn more about it. As of today’s posting, there are 11
challenges active on the website, but the FAQ notes that they usually have new
challenges added weekly. There is also a
mentor program that could be very beneficial.
Not a college student? Check out
the mentoring opportunity here. Even professionals can help build their resume using this site.
Pros:
- Excellent opportunity for resume building for college students as these challenges are viewed as mini-internships
- Mentoring opportunities
- Often several winners and runners up can be selected
- Be involved with votes for winners
- PayPal payment
- Rewards are immediately awarded to winners’ Mindsumo account when announced
- Cash out requests processed every business day with cash being deposited within 1-2 days
- Bonus career tools, such as job postings and other information on finding a job after graduation
Cons:
- Must have a valid university email address
- Payment threshold of $100
Overall, this is a great website for college students
looking to get some extra dough and exposure to real-world problems. Often, students may worry that what they are
learning in the classroom won’t transfer to the real world, and this gives them
an opportunity to see some of the things that they can be exposed to in real
life. It can also be a good way for
someone more experienced to offer some advice and help to college students.
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