Meet Career Professionals Through Job Shadowing

This week I held Job Shadowing Orientation sessions and 60 students signed up. Job Shadowing is the perfect way to find out more about a career field and requires minimal time commitment. Once students complete an application form for the program, I will work to match them up with a college alum or professional currently working in their field of interest.

Last year we had 32 students complete the Job Shadowing Program at our college. Students shadowed alumni and professionals working in places like WCBS - TV, The Albany Times Union, NFL, Deloitte Consulting, Pfizer, Inc., UBS, Gap, Inc., Harlem Hospital Emergency Room, The Museum of Modern Art, among many others. One student was even offered an internship and one was offered a full -time job after completion of their job shadow. If your college offers a Job Shadowing Program take some time to find out more about it. 

Your Career Services Office at your college can also work with you to help you set one up.  With the state of the current economy, it's important to find ways to network and actually meet people who are currently working in your field of interest.     setnerest. Staying in touch with your job shadow sponsor is an excellent way to use these connections in a positive way.