Job Shadowing

If you are trying to figure out which career path is the best fit for you, job shadowing can help you gain a great perspective of what it would be like to work in a specific career for a day. With job shadowing, you’ll be immersed in the professional’s workplace for a few hours to a full day. Dress professionally, respect their time, ask questions and listen, and express gratitude for the opportunity!

Thank you to the CEHS Student Council for connecting with each organization in an effort to provide opportunities for students to get involved with job shadowing while at USU!

Questions You Might Ask

  • How did you get involved with this career?
  • How did you prepare yourself for this job/profession?
  • What degree, major, and classes can I take to prepare myself for this career field?
  • Knowing what you know now, would you accept the same job again? Why or why not?
  • What do you like most/least about your career?
  • What do you find most rewarding about your work?
  • What skills or personal qualities are necessary in this career?
  • What do you do in a typical day?
  • What is the “culture” of your workplace?
  • What are the essential skills (i.e. leadership, communication, etc.) employers will look for in this industry?
  • What are other occupations in this career field?
  • How do you feel when you’re at your job? Are there high times, low times?
  • What is your organization trying to accomplish?
  • What, in your opinion, is the job outlook in this career field?
  • Who else do you know that would be great for me to connect with?

Organizations Interested in Job Shadowing

Reach out to Rachel Hollingsworth for the organization’s contact information.

Physical Therapist (PT) /Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA):

Occupational Therapist (OT) /Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA):

Nursing

Preschool

Elementary School

Special Education

KHS Research

Athletic Training

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO):

Deaf Education

Therapy

Physician Assistant (PA)