How a Business can Prepare for a Successful Job Shadow

Business Job Shadow Procedures:

Students are instructed to call and confirm his/her appointment once they receive their confirmation information. If the student does not show up at the scheduled time or calls to cancel their job shadow, please call us at Student Career Connection at 712.366.7770 to let us know.

In the event of school closure due to bad weather, students are instructed not to attend the scheduled job shadow. If school is delayed for a weather-related reason, students will base their decision on safety and contact the business host to inform you of their plans.

Business Job Shadow Tips:

• Provide a tour of your work site.
• Allow student(s) to observe and participate in workplace activities where possible.
• Make spending time with the student (s) a PRIORITY in your day's schedule.
• Discuss the skills necessary in your career and how to develop each successfully.
• Discuss how “social skills” (writing, reading, math and science) are used daily.
• Discuss how “soft skills” (resumes and interviewing) are important in acquiring a job.
• Discuss the education and training required to get started and to continue to develop professionally in your career.
• Discuss what qualities you desire in a potential employee.
• Stress the importance of employability skills such as attire, attendance, punctuality, and workplace etiquette.
• Make time for the student to complete their online job shadow evaluation form before they leave.