Job Shadowing Tips
Following are some ideas of what you might share with a youth who comes to work with you. We welcome additions to this list!
1. | A Little History of Career or Field |
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How has the field evolved—past, present, and looking into the future? | |
2. | Roles and Responsibilities |
What do you do? Who do you work with? What do you like best about your job? | |
3. | Personal Attributes |
What kind of personal traits, interests, and styles match this job? | |
4. | Career Ladder |
What does the career ladder in your field look like from entry jobs to professional levels? | |
5. | Education Requirements and Opportunities |
What is the basic education and training required for entry to professional levels? | |
What education or training is needed or available to advance and grow in the field? | |
6. | Technology |
How does technology impact and serve as a tool in your job and in the field in general? | |
7. | Related Jobs and Careers |
What other jobs and careers could you go into? | |
What other industries or fields could you work in? | |
8. | Learning More About This Career |
What volunteer or work experience would help youth learn more? | |
What studies, classes, degrees, and training programs are suggested? | |
What hobbies, books, college visits, or company tours would be helpful? | |
9. | Your Experience |
What do you value and enjoy about your job or career? | |
How does job or career impact being a parent or family member? | |
Has the job or career helped you make a difference in your community? | |
10. | Money Questions |
Be ready to answer questions about how much money you make. Some may want information on how you financed college and further education. | |
11. | Personal Questions |
Sometimes children and teens ask other personal questions. Be ready to make a quick decision on what is okay to share and how to say something is not, in your mind, appropriate to share. |
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Last updated 5 Mar 09