Job Shadow How-To's
Step 1: Apply
Step 2: Return the completed application to your school contact
Step 3: When you receive your confirmation letter
- Call the contact person listed in the confirmation letter.
- Verify the date, time and location of job shadow and ask for directions if necessary. If referred to voice mail, clearly state your name, school and date of job shadow.
- Prepare questions to ask your host.
- Visit the company’s Web site.
Step 3: Day of the Job Shadow
- See the special instructions section of your confirmation letter for appropriate dress.
- Arrive 10-15 minutes early. Take money for parking if necessary.
- Introduce yourself with a handshake and make eye contact.
- Ask host your prepared questions.
- Thank your host for allowing you to job shadow.
Step four: After the Job Shadow
- Complete the student evaluation and return it to your school contact.
- Write a thank you postcard (host’s name and address are on the confirmation letter) and return it to your school contact.
