January Shadow Program
The January Shadow program gives undergraduates the opportunity to learn more about careers. Through this activity, students will spend up to a day in a work setting to observe and meet professionals. We hope that this direct contact with the “real world” will help you make more informed educational and career decisions.
Career Center Expectations and Timeline
The January Shadow opportunities must be scheduled between January 2nd and January 19th. The experience should be planned to accommodate both the student and the mentor’s schedule. The date is coordinated on an individual basis with the student and the sponsor after they are matched by the Career Center staff.
Timeline Overview
List of possible shadow sponsors available
Deadline for student application: November 22nd
Students and sponsors matched: December 8
Job Shadow experience occurs: January 2nd to January 25th
Evaluation Due: January 25th
Summary of Job Shadow Experience Steps for Students
- Indicate your top three choices for sponsors based on the SBU contact list on the Job Shadow website by November 22
- RSVP on ZebraNet
- Student and SBU Contact match notifications on December 8 via e-mail. Your job shadow sponsor will also receive an e-mail with your name and address information.
- You will contact your SBU Contact to coordinate the date, time, and location of your shadowing experience.
- Enjoy meeting your SBU Contact between January 2 and January 25th.
- Send a thank-you note to your SBU Contact
- Submit evaluation of your experience via e-mail.
