Job Shadow Program for Students
Job Shadow Program for Students
What is a Job Shadow?
Job shadowing is a chance for students to explore an industry, organization or specific
position during a half-day (4 hour) experience in-person. SAU job shadows will take
place during Fall and Winter semesters. In a job shadow, you will follow your host(s)
through their daily activities and learn what it’s like to work in that field. You
will search for job shadowing openings through Handshake and then work with your Job
Shadow Host to create a schedule that works for you. This is a free, unpaid experience, however, the first 25 students to complete this program will be awarded a $250 stipend provided by our partners at The Network
for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE).
Criteria
Class Standing: Sophomore or Second-Year Freshman
GPA: 2.0 minimum
Major: General Studies or “Undecided” with a declared major other than “General Studies” (students who self-identify as declared in one major but looking to explore other major and career paths)
Availability: Must be able to commit to at least 4 hours during the work week three times in a
semester.
Students interested in applying for the Job Shadowing Program will need to make an
appointment with the Life Calling and Career Services office through Handshake and
choose "Job Shadow Meeting" as appointment type to get started with the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Read through all the listings before you apply on Handshake; there are many opportunities and you never know what might match your interests.
- Keep an open mind — this is a learning experience!
- Ask questions! Prepare several questions ahead of time, and ask any that come up in the course of your job shadow.
- Ask for contact information so that you can follow up with your host when you complete your job shadow.