Job Shadowing

Presented by

Mrs. Fisher

BHS Job Shadowing Coordinator

What is Job Shadowing?

• An opportunity for a student to observe someone working in a field directly related to his/her career objective

• A 4-8 hour experience

Why Should I Participate

• Gain a real appreciation for the tasks required on the job

• Make important business contacts

• Learn about specific educational requirements needed to enter the field

• Gain interview and application experience

How Do You Qualify?

• Write a Cover Letter

• Complete the Job Shadowing Application Form

• Complete the Job Shadowing Survey of Choices

• Participate in the Job Shadowing Interview

Qualifications Continued

• You must be able to provide transportation to the workplace on the day of the observation.

• You must submit the required field trip forms to Mrs. Fisher prior to the observation date.

What Happens at the Interview?

• You meet with Miss Grana, the overall coordinator, who will complete an intake form that records your preferences regarding occupations you wish to observe

• You meet with 1 or 2 coordinators from area schools who will interview you for approximately 10-15 minutes regarding your education, goals, etc

At the Interview

• The interviewers spend 3-5 minutes giving feedback on your cover letter, application, and interview performance

• You receive copies of the interviewers written evaluations

After the Interview

• Miss Grana will contact employers who have agreed to take students interested in your career field

• Miss Grana will forward your appointment time to me and I will meet with you to verify the appointment

At the Job Site

• You will observe the host at the job site for the specified time period

• You will ask your host 9 specific questions regarding his/her career field and place of employment

After the Observation

• You will submit a written report which includes the answers to the 9 questions and your response to the 2 student questions

• You will write a thank you letter to the employer expressing your gratitude for the opportunity

If Transportation is an Issue

• You may choose to participate in the interview and not the observation.

• This will give you a chance to gain feedback on your interviewing skills.

• This will enable you to participate in Job Shadowing at a later time if transportation becomes available to you.

If You Wish to Participate

See Mrs. FisherFor An Application Packet

References

• BCTC Job Shadowing Guidelines

• Pictures are from Microsoft ClipArt