Extern

What is Extern?

Extern is a platform where students work on remote projects for companies to build a professional portfolio. Users select externships in fields such as AI, finance, marketing, and product management, then complete structured assignments over several weeks. The platform provides live support sessions and a shareable portfolio that updates as projects are finished.

What are the features of Extern?

• Project matching

  Users specify the type of work they want to do, and the platform matches them with relevant externship opportunities.
• Portfolio builder

  A shareable workspace that automatically updates as users complete projects and allows adding experience from outside Extern.
• Live support sessions

  Scheduled sessions available to participants while working through their assigned projects.
• Remote externships

  Fully remote projects spanning industries including consulting, finance, marketing, and product management.

What are the use cases of Extern?

• Partnership strategy research

  Analyzing real partnerships at Khan Academy over 7 weeks to produce a partnership teardown, target list, and executive deck.
• Company valuation

  Using financial statements to value a division of an IT firm and deliver a strategic recommendation document and Excel models over 8 weeks.
• Product feature prototyping

  Researching user needs and designing a social feature prototype using Canva during an 8-week BeReal externship.

How to use Extern?

1. Select an industry and project

   Browse available externships across fields like AI, finance, or product, and pick one that fits your goals.
2. Start the project

   Begin the assigned work, which spans a set duration such as 7 or 8 weeks depending on the externship.
3. Attend live sessions

   Participate in scheduled support sessions while completing the project.
4. Build your portfolio

   Deliverables are added to your profile, which updates automatically and can be shared with recruiters.