Job Shadowing

Lesson Plan - Get It!

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• Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a dancer, news anchor, radio talk show host, physical therapist, pharmacist, or chef?

The list can go on and on.

Well, now is your chance to find out what a typical day is like in an occupation of your choice!

We are talking about job shadowing, and you will have the opportunity to set up your own job shadowing experience!

• What is job shadowing?

Job shadowing is a career-exploration activity that allows job seekers to spend time with a professional who works in their career field of interest. It’s a great way to learn about the day-to-day activities of a specific occupation and get an idea of whether or not you are interested in pursuing a career in this field.

There are many ways you can benefit from job shadowing. You will:

• get a more realistic view about what it’s like to work in a specific career.
• learn about a career that may be unfamiliar to you.
• gain a better understanding of what you want and don’t want in a future career.
• gain experience to include in your résumé.
• develop networking contacts.
• learn about the issues and problems that are encountered in a specific field.

Continue on to the Got It? section to build your list of potential careers!