Job Shadow Program During Winter Break

The Job Shadow Program During Winter Break provides students with the opportunity to visit companies and organizations to explore careers, network with professionals and learn about jobs and internships - all in one day - during Winter Break.  Students apply to participate in a Job Shadow with one company or organization by the deadline date. For one day or half day during Winter Break, the Job Shadow participants may tour the company or organization, observe the daily routines and activities in the different divisions and be introduced to professionals. The Job Shadow program takes place in early January. 

The Companies and Organizations Participating in Job Shadow 2013 

 

REGISTRATION FOR THE JOB SHADOW PROGRAM
OPENS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 15TH -  CLOSES ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND.

The Requirements

  • You must be a full-time, matriculated undergraduate. 

  • A GPA of 2.5+ (cumulative) as of Spring 2012 is required.  First year students and transfer students are eligible to apply; Career Services will review first year and transfer students' GPA's prior to attending the Job Shadow to ensure that these candidates meet the GPA requirement.

  • Once you commit to the Job Shadow Program, you must fulfill your one day or half-day Shadow assignment.

  • You must be responsible for your own transportation to the location for the Shadow assignment.

  • Students participating in the program must complete the online application and attach a resume. Career Services can help you prepare and edit your resume.

  • Students approved to attend the job shadow will be contacted by Career Services and are required to setup a mandatory job shadow appointment at Career Services.  Here you will obtain all the details, contact information and requirements for your shadow.

REGISTRATION FOR THE JOB SHADOW PROGRAM: Monday, October 15th - Friday, November 2nd.

Prior to Applying

>If you already have a profile and resume on CareerLink@BSU, skip to "How To Apply".

  • If you have not already done so, create an account on CareerLink@BSU. 

  • Upload your critiqued resume.  To do so, go to "My Account" listed on the grey bar at the top of the home page.  Click on "My Documents" and upload your resume. 

Please be aware that it may take up to 48 hours to approve your account and another 48 hours to approve your resume if done separately.  For this reason, give yourself plenty of time to register and upload your resume before the deadline of Friday, November 2. 

If there are errors on your resume you will be requested via e-mail to make an appointment with Career Services to have your resume critiqued before you can apply to the Job Shadow Program.  We encourage you to have Career Services critique your resume in advance of applying.

How To Apply:

  • Log-in to CareerLink@BSU.

  • Click on the "Career Services Events" button on the top of the screen.

  • Highlight "Job Shadow" in the Category section and click the Search button.

  • Click on the one opportunity you want to apply for. Do not apply for more than one opportunity; multiple applications from one student will not be accepted. You cannot apply for a job shadow that you have previously attended.

  • Read the description provided thoroughly and if interested, click on "Register for Event."

  • Confirm the details and hit "Save."

  • When the dialog box opens, select the resume you would like to use from the drop down menu and hit "Save."

  • You will then see a confirmation message in red on the page.

  • The Application Deadline is 11:59 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012.

  • Be aware that some job shadows have limited opportunities and may be closed prior to the November 2nd application deadline.  Early submittal of your application is strongly encouraged for those opportunities.

Student Testimonials:

"This and a previous shadow helped me decide what type of career I want to pursue. Because of the job shadow program I have recently applied to earn my Master's degree in social work."

Keri Cusson '12
New Hope, Inc. Job Shadow January 2012

"I learned that experiencing a field is important because it is not always how you expect them to be. I went to the shadow thinking one thing, but I left with a whole different view on the customer service field."

Amanda Brisbois '13
MEDITECH Job Shadow January 2012

 

"I had never considered a career in the news field. However, after this shadow, I will be applying for an internship with Fox 25 to see if it's the field for me."

 

Rebecca McLaughlin '13
Fox 25 News Job Shadow January 2012

 

"It was one of the most memorable and exciting experiences I have had. I had the opportunity to tour the State House and go beyond the velvet ropes. Senator Pacheco was extremely nice and made my visit wonderful. This was a day I will never forget."

 

Lorrie Jenkins '13
Massachusetts State House Job Shadow January 2012

 

"This job shadow was one of the best experiences I have done thus far in my college career. I would love to do it all again!"

 Alexandra Sousa '13
Department of Corrections Job Shadow January 2012

 

Questions about the Job Shadow Program?
Contact (508) 531-1328 or stop by Career Services, Room 8, in the Campus Center.

Last Modified: September 19, 2012