Understand the Project Scope Early
Before beginning work on your Project, take time to carefully review the project description, goals, and deliverables. You will typically have a kickoff meeting with the employer to align on the scope and deliverables as well.
To set yourself up for success:
Read the project brief thoroughly
Identify the main problem the company is trying to solve, and align on this during the kickoff call
Note key deadlines or milestones
Clarify the expected final deliverables
Communicate Professionally and Consistently
Clear communication is one of the most important professional skills you can demonstrate during a project.
Students should aim to:
Send regular updates on project progress
Ask questions if you encounter challenges
Respond to employer messages in a timely manner
Communicate professionally and respectfully
Manage Your Time Effectively
Riipen projects require approximately 30 hours of work, so effective time management is important. To stay on track:
Break the project into smaller tasks, consulting with the employer if necessary
Set personal deadlines for each phase
Schedule regular work sessions
Allow time for revisions before submitting deliverables
Ask Questions and Seek Feedback
Employers understand that you are a student and are there to support your learning.
If you are unsure about something:
Ask clarifying questions early
Request feedback on early drafts or ideas
Confirm that you are moving in the right direction
Reflect on Your Experience
At the end of your project, take time to reflect on what you learned.
You may want to:
Add the experience to your resumé or LinkedIn profile.
You can also post your certificate and written feedback to your LinkedIn to show your network your accomplishments
Connect with your employer on LinkedIn
Need Help?
If you need assistance during your project, you can reach out to:
Your employer partner for project-related questions
Riipen Support for platform or technical help. Click the avocado icon at the bottom right corner of any page on Riipen or email us edunovacareerconnect@riipen.com
EduNova program staff for program-related questions