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What is Shadowing?
Shadowing involves spending time (usually a full work day) with a professional in your field of interest. The purpose of shadowing is to help students make informed career decisions by offering the experience of a "typical work day".
What's Expected of Students?
Students should dress and behave professionally. Students are expected to be prompt, polite, and to respect confidentiality when appropriate. Shadowers should ask questions about the field and use this opportunity to gather as much information as possible. Students should send a thank-you letter to the employer within a day of the shadowing experience.
What's Expected of Employers?
Employers are urged to allow students to see them in action as much as possible. They should be ready to answer questions about the field and to encourage the student if possible. Employers may coordinate a tour of their facility and provide literature if possible to the student. If time allows, employers may close the day with a short one-on-one meeting with the student to answer any final questions.
How Can Students Get Involved?
Schedule an appointment with the Center for Experiential Education by calling 871-7680. A counselor will discuss your career interests and connect qualified students with employers.
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