👥 Junior Job Shadow
Job Shadow: An opportunity to accompany a professional to experience what their job is like.
JUNIOR JOB SHADOW DEADLINE: Tuesday April 9th, 2024!
Junior Job Shadow GOAL:
Explore a career of interest that aligns with your pathway plan!
STEP 1: BEFORE YOUR JOB SHADOW
Visit the Career Exploration Websites- Research the career you are interested in:
Career Bridge Washington. Washington’s one-stop source for career and education planning.
Career Video Library. From the U.S. Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop. Includes more than 500 career videos, reflecting nearly 800 unique occupations.
GetMyFuture.org. From the U.S. Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop. Free interest assessments, career and job-search resources, and occupation profiles for more than 800 careers.
Job Launch. The #1 job search tool for young people. Start searching for an entry-level position.
O*Net Online. Career exploration tool, which showcases different jobs plus what knowledge, skills, abilities, personality, and education are helpful for that path.
BigFuture. BigFuture provides free, career exploration resources to help you understand your options after high school and find your own path to success.
Request a job shadow. Schedule day & time
Phone or Email Request:
“My name is___ and I’m a junior at Burlington-Edison High School. All B-E graduates complete a 3 hour job shadow to explore a career by observing you on the job. I will ask questions & take notes. You will complete a short evaluation on my participation. The Job Shadow deadline is March 7th, 2023.
Would you be able to host me? If so, what date and time is best for you? Is there a required dress code or anything I need to know before I arrival?
If you cannot help me, is there someone you suggest I call and do you have their contact information? Thank you for your help.”
Complete the pre-arranged absence form!
STEP 2: DAY OF YOUR JOB SHADOW
Dress appropriately for your career. NO SCHOOL CASUAL!
Observe, ask all questions, take notes
Ask host to complete the Host Evaluation form
STEP 3: AFTER YOUR JOB SHADOW
Turn Host Evaluation into the College & Career Center
Send your host a thank you note.