What is Job Shadowing?

Job shadowing is an experience where students may spend a few hours, a half day, or even a full day with an employer. Each shadowing experience varies and will depend on the site, but students could engage in/observe client meetings or computer and research projects, tour the facility, and interact with other departments within the organization.

Students

By job shadowing, students have the opportunity to:

• make connections by building networks with alumni and employers in the industries that interest them,
• gain experience by observing a specific occupation on location at the employer site, and
• confirm their major by validating their interest in a specific industry and/or occupation.

**Participants must be at least 18 years of age by Nov. 1. Space is limited!**

To prepare for an upcoming job shadowing or informational interview:

• Review the job shadowing planning sheet for students, 
• Consult the sample list of informational interviews, and
• Watch a brief video on informational interviews. 

If interested, complete the student application. Questions should be directed to Andrea Pope, assistant director, at ampope@loyola.edu.

Employers

Through participating in job shadowing, employers have the opportunity to:

• Establish recruiting relationships with universities,
• Increase student interest in their organization and industry, and
• Mentor students who are exploring their major and career interests.

View the employer guidelines for job shadowing. Employers interested in hosting a student should contact Andrea Pope, assistant director, at ampope@loyola.edu.