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11th grade students - Wednesday May 21, 2025 **
** Please plan to spend at least 4 hours on site. You may also choose to do a job shadow experience during vacation weeks or over the summer.
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
This is a voluntary program offered to all students during the junior and/or senior year at HHS to provide further career exploration. Students will set up a job shadow opportunity in a career area of interest. Students start the experience by building their network which includes parents, friends, relatives, neighbors, etc. It is the student’s responsibility to secure a placement for the Job Shadow Day as well as provide transportation. Please reach out to Mrs. Ingemi if you need help finding an opportunity.
Information for Students:
Before the Job Shadow Day:
Inform your parents/guardians & call to schedule the job shadow
Complete and return the Permission for Out-of-School College/Career Visit Form (at least 1 week in advance)
Call to confirm shadow appointment (at least 48 hours in advance)
Review Job Analysis Worksheet
Review transportation plan (parking too) & possible “dry run”
Plan appropriate clothing and lunch
Day of the Job Shadow Day:
Dress appropriately - No jeans, hats, shorts, revealing shirts, and unnecessary earrings
Turn cell phone off and have it out of sight (no texting)
Show up on time (Plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early) - If you are going to be late, or if you won’t be able to make it because you are sick or are having a problem, call your job shadow host/mentor as soon as possible and explain
Introduce yourself and ask for the person you are to shadow (host) - Greet the person you are shadowing (host) by introducing yourself as you shake his/her hand firmly, smile, and look the person straight in the eyes
Observe and listen carefully
Ask questions from your Job Analysis Worksheet or other relevant questions
At an appropriate time, ask for a business card
If no business card is available, it is important to get the complete name of the person you job shadowed (verify spelling), job title, and address for your thank you note
Sincerely thank the person you job shadowed (host/mentor) - Example - “Thank you very much for providing this job shadow experience; it was a great experience. Have a great day.”
Reminder: Take the Following Items with You:
Resume
Pen & Paper
After the Job Shadow Day:
Complete the reflection activity
Send a thank-you letter or email to your host/mentor
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions
HAVE FUN! Email Mrs. Ingemi (lingemi@hopedaleschools.org) with any questions.
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