Job Shadow

Job Shadowing is a popular on the job learning, career development, and leadership development intervention. Essentially, Job Shadowing involves working with another employee who might have a different job in hand, might have something to teach, or can help the person shadowing him or her to learn new aspects related to the job, organization, certain behaviors or competencies. Job Shadowing will help the student to get a true picture of what it would be like to work in one job.

How to Job ShadowHow to Job Shadow - Steps Identify an area of interest – find the student’s skills Research - Do not go into a job shadow with professionals without some knowledge of the field. Ask questions - ask about how the professionals got into their fields, what they like and don't like about their jobs and anything else you think might help you decide if this is the right career path for you Be helpful - Since the professionals are helping you out, offer to help them out Show respect - Be respectful of the professionals' time and always remember to let them call the shots