Virtual Job Simulations (The Forage)
Access to bite-size virtual job simulations by leading companies. Develop your skills and gain an understanding of different roles and industries by working through these self-paced modules with tasks similar to those you would undertake during a traditional internship.
💡All simulations are free, open-access, and self-paced (between 2 to 6 hours to complete).
🎯 Create an account at TheForage.com to filter all available simulations by career area or industry.
📍 To access a curated library of Virtual Job Simulations for business students – Click Here
💻 Virtual job simulations entail:
- Video instructions and materials created by employees within the chosen organization
- Work that reflects real day-to-day tasks of interns and graduates
- The chance to compare your work with that of an expert from the organization
💼 Benefits of virtual job simulations:
- Sample what work is like at leading companies
- Discover career paths that you may not have previously considered
- Build confidence and gain skills to get you ‘work-ready’
🐏 Feedback from CSU students about virtual job simulations
- “It was an amazing experience. I would say this will be really beneficial for future students, who are going to attempt the virtual experience. It took me more than 5 hours to attempt the experience, but overall I liked the experience and would definitely recommend to a friend.”
- “I enjoyed having this experience. This virtual experience gave real life scenarios and allowed me to display my knowledge.”
- “Positive learning experience and fully feel prepared to begin my career.”
✅ How to add a virtual job simulation to your resume or LinkedIn profile
🌐 Example of sharing your completed virtual job simulation as a LinkedIn post
Virtual Job Simulations with leading companies are facilitated by TheForage.com.