The organization connecting me to my job shadow is called...
Building Bridges to Careers
These pants are a great choice to wear for a business casual look.
Khaki Pants
BB2C will take you to your job shadow.
FALSE
You are responsible for transportation to your job shadow.
You are running late to your job shadow so you bring your breakfast with you and eat it when you get there.
Inappropriate
Building Bridges to Careers has an ____ that you can download to register for our upcoming events.
App!
To apply for a job shadow you have to:
a. Send in an audition tape
b. Send an email and then complete a Google Form
c. Complete a handwritten application
b. Send an email and then complete a Google Form
What is a common outfit to wear for your job shadowing experience?
A basic nice shirt, khakis or dress pants, and comfortable shoes.
There is no such thing as too much eye contact.
FALSE!
It is okay to look around and look away when speaking to your host. Be sure to make some eye contact though to show you are attentive.
You are excited for your job shadow at a hospital. You make sure to grab your notebook to take notes on the patients you interact with and what medical assistance they were provided.
Inappropriate
Unless you have specifically asked if it is okay to take notes, you should not do this due to the confidentiality of patients.
After your job shadow, it is a good idea to send a...
Thank you card or email
Who do you email to ask about a job shadowing experience?
Bonus points for writing out my email
What are 3 casual pieces of clothing that you should not wear to your job shadow?
Tank tops, jeans with holes, flip flops, graphic t-shirts, anything with stains, workout attire.
To make a good first impression when you meet your host you should walk in, introduce yourself, shake their hand, and thank them for having you today.
TRUE
It is important to introduce yourself professionally and thank them for taking time out of their day to have you.
You were told to bring a list of questions so you write a bunch down in your notes app on your phone so you don't lose it.
Inappropriate
Try to avoid being on your phone at all costs as it makes you look uninterested. Instead, write them down in a notebook before hand.
Some job shadowing experiences don't exist locally. In the past we have..
a. connected with a professional through Zoom
b. played a YouTube video for the students to watch
c. assigned a research paper
a. connected with a professional through Zoom
If something happens and you can't attend your job shadow, who should you contact?
Immediately email your teacher, Hunter, and your job shadow host (if you have their contact information)
Besides eye contact, what is another way to show you are listening to someone?
Shaking your head in agreeance, body facing towards the individual speaking, taking notes (if allowed) and asking questions after.
You should arrive to your job shadow right on time.
FALSE
You should arrive to your job shadow up to 15 minutes early. It is important to be a few minutes early in the event you are lost and so you don't feel rushed.
You had a great experience with your host and felt like you connected with the business. You can see yourself working here one day. You decide to ask if there are any open positions or internships available that you could apply for.
Appropriate!
A job shadow can help expand your...
a. work history
b. community service hours
c. network
Network
Networking is the sharing of information or services between people, companies, or groups. It is also a way for individuals to grow their relationships for their job or companies.
Your job shadow is tomorrow and you can't remember where you are supposed to go...
Check your email from Hunter that has details of everything you need to know!
You should shake hands with the person at your job shadowing experience.
500 points for giving Jenna or Mr. Parlin a GOOD handshake!
Easy money!
You can only request one job shadow experience so you have to choose wisely.
False!
You are only required to have one. If you would like to have another one in a different field you just have to submit another form!
You are job shadowing at Kraton. You wear a nice pair of heels, slacks, and a button-up shirt. Which item of clothing is not appropriate?
Heels
You want to make sure you are wearing shoes that are comfortable to walk in and appropriate for all environments.
DAILY DOUBLE
What is my name?
Jenna Stewart!