1. Junior Job Shadow

2. What is job shadow?
An opportunity for juniors to follow an employee at their workplace to learn more about a particular occupation or industry.
This year, it will take place on May 16, 2017

3. Why should I participate?
Mandatory for all juniors.
If you don’t have a site, you will complete a career exploration curriculum during school.
Helps you to explore different career paths and/or majors for college
Helps you make connections for your Senior Capstone Experience, summer work, etc
Connects what you are learning in school to jobs/careers in the real world

4. Past sites Westford Public Schools NESN Westford Police Department
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Red Hat
Novartis
Lifetime Fitness
WestfordCAT
Lowell Humane Society
Pro Sports Therapy
Lahey Health
UTC
Raytheon
And many more!

5. Don’t know where to start?
Take “Do What You Are” survey on Naviance
Complete Career Interest Profiler on Naviance
Remember your Career Breakfast speakers...do you have any contacts?
Network, network, network: family friends, parents of friends, neighbors, etc.
Meet with your guidance counselor to discuss ideas

6. You have an idea… Contact the person you want to be your site mentor
Call or
Explain what job shadow day is and why you’re doing it
Be professional – don’t use abbreviations or slang
DO: use proper spelling, introductions, and signature
Ask your parents, teachers, or any adult to look over your or phone script

7. You’ve found a site….now what?

8. Now that you’ve got a site mentor…
You need your site mentor’s name, , phone number, and address of their job.
Make sure that the for your site mentor is accurate.
You must fill out a Google Form – it is found on the School to Careers website – under the Junior Job Shadow tab
Log in with your Westford Google account

12. What else DO you need to know

13. Site Expectations Schedule an arrival and departure time
We recommend a full day but 4 hours minimum
You must provide your own transportation.
Discuss your responsibilities and goals as a student
Arrive with questions you have regarding your site mentor’s job

14. What to bring… Job Shadow Expectations sheet Formal resume
on the School to Careers website under Information for Students
Formal resume
Questions for your site mentor
Lunch (find out from your site mentor if this is necessary)
An open mind!

15. What to wear Be ON TIME and dress appropriately
Wear business casual attire
No tennis shoes, sandals, hats, or shorts
Men: pants and collared shirts
Women: no midriffs or tank tops
It is OKAY to give your site mentor a call ahead of time to ask about the dress code

16. While you’re there
Conducting an Interview – This questionnaire includes questions one would typically ask during an informational interview.
Questions about Job Skills – These questions will help you to connect what you are learning here at WA with what you will use on the job.
Keep your cell phone out of sight and silent
Be polite and respectful

17. After you leave… Write your site mentor a thank you note
or handwritten
Fill out the Post Job Shadow Reflection
on Naviance – under “About Me” tab

18. In conclusion Job Shadow is taking place on May 16, 2017
Start looking for sites now...if you need help, just ask!
Google Form must be completed by
March 10, 2017
You will hear reminders in a future advisory as the date nears

19. Post Career breakfast survey
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